President’s Message “Are We a Family?”
by George Gazarek Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz in his book “We Jews, Who Are We and What Should We Do,” struggles with this question. While we have a religion called Judaism, all …
New Years Message from Rabbi Arnold Saltzman
Rabbi Arnold Saltzman Dear Congregants, The Jewish New Year is rapidly approaching and there is much preparation and reflection to occupy our minds at this time of the year. The …
BBQ and Family Movie Night
Sat, July 18 6 pm Optional BBQ dinner. $5 for those 15 and older, 14 and under are free. 7 pm “Spirited Away,” for all ages. The movie is free. …
Annual Congregational Picnic
Sun, Aug 23, 11 am Mark your calendars for Sha’are Shalom’s annual potluck picnic at Gilbert Run Park. This year’s picnic will feature several special activities as part of Sha’are Shalom’s …
Torah Study
Everyone is welcome regardless of knowledge or participation level. You don’t have to be Jewish to study Torah, and knowledge of Hebrew is not required. There are no right or …
Movie Night
Sat, July 25, 7 pm. “In Darkness,” recommended for adults. 6:15 pm Optional social 7 pm “In Darkness,” a dramatization of one man’s rescue of Jewish refugees in Nazi-occupied Poland. …
Knitting Club
by Suzanne Darby Calling all Gatekeeper readers who would like to join Congregation Sha’are Shalom knitting club. All skills levels welcome – come and learn to knit, improve your skills, …
“Thank you Mr. President!”
Rabbi’s Sermon, Shabbat, June 13 by Rabbi Arnold Saltzman On May 19 my former associate Elinor Tattar called me to say that President Obama would be speaking at Adas Israel …
Wheels and Time Club
“We Have the Wheels and We Have the Time” The Wheels and Time Club is a new group at Congregation Sha’are Shalom focused primarily on adults who are at home …
Sarah Key Book Review
Sarah’s Key by Tatianna de Rosnay Review by Lorraine Blatt The novel Sarah’s Key takes place in Paris in 1942 and in Paris in 2002. In July 1942, the French police …