What Judaism Means to Me
by Mark Holt Judaism is a set of values, principles, and laws that have guided the Jewish people for thousands of years. God was very blunt: “Follow these laws and …
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What Judaism Means to Me
by Paul McVinney I didn’t consciously choose Judaism. I chose Elaine and got Judaism in the bargain. She was strong in her faith and conviction that her children be Jewish, …
D’var Torah – Vayikra
by Nancy Gould This week’s parasha, Vayikra, is the beginning of the book of Leviticus. Now, the book of Leviticus is arguably the most boring book of the Bible because …
Article From Reform Judaism “Knowing When It’s Time: A Response to Rabbi Rosalind Gold”
La-kol z’man; v’eit l’khol khefetz takhat ha-shamayim…eit s’fod v’eit r’kod… (To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven…a time to mourn and a time …
Article from Reform Judaism “My Idea: Let the Mourners Saying Kaddish Stand Alone”
I grew up in a congregation in which the entire community stood and recited Kaddish Yatom, the Mourner’s Kaddish. We were told we should do so because of the millions …
When is Enough, Enough?
Recently we have been reading news about wealth in the United States and the growing divide. This is an important issue as 20 million Americans are unemployed. The implication is …
New Pictures Around the Synagogue
In case you haven’t noticed, we have some new pictures around the Synagogue that were donated to us. In the Social Hall are two photographs by pho-tographer Bill Aron entitled …
Annual Membership Meeting and Elections May 10th, 2014
May 10th we will be having our Annual Member-ship Meeting, with the positions of President, Secretary and Financial Secretary to be filled. The positions are listed below and if you …
President’s Message – Jackie Schoch
If you missed the New Members Brunch on February 23rd you really missed something special. It was really great to meet the new families. I am sorry I didn’t have …
Sha’are Shalom Community Seder 2014
Sha’are Shalom’s Community Seder will be Tuesday, April 15 at 5:30 pm at 18 Henry Ford Circle in Waldorf. For reservations before April 1, adults are $20, children 5-10 are …