Monarch Butterflies
On Yom Kippur morning, many of you took home a package of Milkweed seeds to create gardens where the Monarch Butterfly could come and eat. It’s almost time to get …
Sha’are Shalom News & Events
D’Var Torah – Parashat Beshalach
During this service, we took the familiar prayers and then listened to ones in a different voice. This book of the Torah that we are currently reading, the whole Exodus …
Sale Book Cart: Books for Bucks
Check out the new Books for Bucks book cart in the Sha’are Shalom lobby. We will sell used paperback and hardcover books as a continuing fund raiser for the synagogue. …
The English Girl by Daniel Silva
Another engaging novel takes place in Corsica, Europe, and Britain and has ties to Russia. Allon is asked by a member of MI5 to find an English girl who disappeared …
The Heist by Daniel Silva
Silva’s master spy Gabriel Allon is a highly respected art restorer who also is an occasional spy for the Mossad. Allon spends much of his time in Europe restoring great …
Women of CSS
Recent Events The Women of CSS had dinner at Cafe des Artistes in Leonardtown on Feb 3. Thanks to Nancy Gould for organizing. On Wednesday, March 2, at 6:30 we …
The “Proudly Jewish” Poster Series
This month’s poster is by Israeli artist Chana Helen Rosenberg and features this quote from Golda Meir: “We hate war. We do not rejoice in victories. We rejoice when a …
All Things Purim!
by Elaine McVinney For those who are new to our Congregation, Sha’are Shalom celebrates Purim in a big way: Purim Baskets, homemade hamantaschen, and a party are all part of our …
Library Fundraiser!
by Lorraine Blatt, Librarian These beautiful bookmarks are machine-embroidered lace. They will be in a container on the table in the foyer. All proceeds are donated to the temple. Butterflies …
President’s Message “When the Heck is Purim?”
by George Gazarek This year is a leap year; it has 366 days, as opposed to the usual 365. Leap years have 29 days in February, not 28. Leap years …