High Holy Days 2013
Dear Sha’are Shalom members: Take note that the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur fall much earlier than usual this year. Rosh Hashanah is just a couple …
Sha’are Shalom News & Events
Jackie Schoch, President’s Message
Happy 4th of July to Everyone and have a SAFE and ENJOYABLE 4th. This time of year people are traveling and having cookouts. A lot of our members are doing …
D’Var Torah: Parasha Korach by Nancy Gould
This week’s parasha is “Korach”, from the book of Numbers. In the story Korach leads a revolt against Moses. He tells Moses: “You have gone too far! For all the …
Men Of Congregation Sha’are Shalom-George Gazarek
Dust off your pink and gray 57 Chevy Bel Air, the Men of CSS are having their monthly dinner at Bert’s 50’s Diner on Thursday, July 18th at 7 pm. …
Family Member Achievements
Daymude Family earns end of the year awards: Michaela: A/B Honor Roll, Excellence in Social Studies Award, and Excellence in Computers Award Erica: Graduated PreK and received the …
D’Var Torah:Parasha Balak by Nancy Gould
This week’s parasha is “Balak”, from the book of Numbers. Balak is the king of Moab, and he is very, very threatened by the growing power of the Israelites; hence, …
D’Var Torah: Parasha Pinchas by George Gazarek
This week’s Torah portion is Pinchas beginning in Numbers 25:10 through 30:1. Pinchas, grandson of Aaron the Priest drove his spear through the bellies of an Israelite man and a …
Sermon for the 20th Anniversary of the Dedication of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
by Rabbi Arnold Saltzman Ten years after my family arrived in DC, I was contacted by Congressman Sidney Yates and his wife, Addie, and asked if I would come to …
May Membership Meeting Election Results
We held our Annual Membership Meeting where we approved the FY 2014 budget and elected a new Vice President and Treasurer. Congratulations to Nancy Gould as Vice President and George …
Sha’are Shalom Planning Sessions
Sha’are Shalom will undertake a more comprehensive planning process this summer since a number of important factors have changed since our last major planning session in 2009. Board members and …