D’var Torah Parashat Chayei Sarah
by Suzanne Darby This week’s Torah portion is Chayei Sarah, Genesis 23:1−25:18. It is the only parasha named for a woman. Although its name means “Life of Sarah,” the portion …
Bylaws of Congregation Sha’are Shalom
After 25 years it has been suggested that we should review our bylaws to ensure they are consistent with both the URJ guidance and our congregation’s intent and current philosophy. …
Jewish Food Festival
Sun, Nov 1, 12-4 pm. The Sha’are Shalom Women’s Group is sponsoring a Jewish Food Festival on Sun, Nov 1, from noon to 4 pm. Put this on your calendar …
Kristallnacht Program
Sun, Nov 8, 3 pm. Please join us for a special program featuring songs from that time, videos, lighting of memorial candles, and a first-hand account by Ellen Cohen. Contact …
Walk to End Homelessness in Charles County
We are excited about this year’s 11th annual “A Walk to End Homelessness in Charles County” charity fundraiser! Please save the date: Sat, Nov 21. Show your support for the …
A Sha’are Shalom Success Story
By Madelene Weinberger October 2015 marks the 18th anniversary of the Golden Card Project. I remember it well: The board was meeting at my home and Ellen Cohen suggested that …
President’s Message “Getting to Know You”
by George Gazarek Besides being a wonderful song from The King and I, “getting to know you” is the secret sauce for strengthening our congregation. While our religious services, events …
Library Notes
by Lorraine Blatt – Librarian Mourning & Mitzvah A Guided Journal for Walking the Mourner’s Path Through Grief to Healing By Anne Brener This book is “an integration of Jewish …
D’var Torah – Rosh Hashanah 5776
by Suzanne Darby Rosh Hashanah — why do we observe this day? Be-cause the Torah tells us we are commanded by God. In Leviticus, Chapter 23, Verse 23, the Lord …
Rabbi’s Sermon “And We Cried Out!”
Kol Nidre/Yom Kippur 5776 by Rabbi Arnold Saltzman Vanitzʼak is a word found in several verses of the Torah. It means ʻand we cried out!ʼ This is a year for …