President’s Message
by George Gazarek “Jesus is the Reason for the Season” “Jesus is the reason for the season.” Catchy phrase, isn’t it? I’ve seen that line on the marquee in front of …
Sha’are Shalom News & Events
Library Notes
by Lorraine Blatt – Librarian This past month the Library received a donation of five really interesting and timely books from Pat Myers and Mark Holt. The first book is …
Women of CSS
Get out your social calendar and mark these dates. Thursday, January 7th at 6 pm we will meet at the Red Oak Bistro, 6390 Crain Hwy in La Plata. If …
Adult B’nai Mitzvah
An Adult B’nai Mitzvah program provides a chance for adults who have never had a Bar/Bat Mitzvah to participate in group study that will culminate in being called to the …
What’s an Oneg?
If you are thinking about volunteering to host an oneg but you have no idea what to do, this article will convince you that hosting an oneg is a cake-walk, …
Hanukkah Celebration and Dinner
Sat, Dec 12, 5:30 pm. Bring your menorah and join us for dinner, dreidel competition, and sing-along. Menorah lighting is at 5:30 followed by Havdalah. Dinner is at 6 pm. …
Menorah Lighting at La Plata Town Hall
On Sun, Dec 6, the town of La Plata will host an Olde Tyme Holiday Gathering, 3-6 pm. Please join us as the town includes a first-ever public Hanukkah menorah …
Torah Study
Everyone is welcome regardless of knowledge or participation level. You don’t have to be Jewish to study Torah and the other books of the Bible, and knowledge of Hebrew is …
President’s Message
by George Gazarek “What to Get Me for Hanukkah” Hanukkah begins on the night of December 6 this year. I just know that as you all are reading this, you …
Mazel Tov Board
How many of you have noticed Sha’are Shalom’s Mazel Tov Board? Next time you enter the synagogue, take a minute to check out the board on the foyer wall between …