President’s Message
November is here and the leaves are changing colors. What a beautiful time of the year to see G_d’s handy work. Randy and I were up in Altoona, PA celebrating …
Service Leader Sign-Up 2011-2012
Dear Sha’are Shalom Congregants: In addition to our monthly Saturday morning Shabbat service – to be led this coming year by Rabbi Arnold Saltzman – we hope to continue to …
Upcoming Events
Annual Planning Meeting Wednesday, September 21, 6:30 pm All are welcome to attend. Friday Services September 23, 8 pm Service leader Josh Troncoso. Oneg sponsors Alvin & Ellen Cohen.
Annual Food Drive
Sha’are Shalom will sponsor a Food Drive starting September 1st through the Sukkot celebration on Sat, October 15th. Please bring non-perishable items to the synagogue. All items will be donated …
President’s Message
The President’s message this month will be short. The reason is that there are some articles in the newsletter that I want to make sure there is room for.
URJ Biennial Reminder
Every two years, the URJ brings together temple members from around the country for a weekend of workshops, worship and fellowship that’s described as Jewish camp for adults. This year …
Religious School
As it has for the past few years our Sunday School year will begin on the banks of the Potomac as we volunteer for the Oxon Hill Bike Club Century …
Donations
We want to thank these individuals for their very generous donations received during the month of July. General Fund •In honor of Jackie Schoch being called to the Torah as …
Yarhzeits, Birthdays, Anniversaries
Yahrzeits The following Yahrzeits, reflected on the Congregation’s Memorial Board, will be observed in September based on the Hebrew dates, where applicable:
Congregational Library
The Women’s Torah Commentary New Insights From Women Rabbis On the 54 Weekly Torah Portions Elyse Goldstein (Ed.) In this groundbreaking book, more than 50 women rabbis have come together …