From the Congregational Library – The Innocents
The Innocents by Francesca Segal Attention Sha’are Shalom book lovers! If you are looking for a good read this fall, you might want to try The Innocents by Francesca Segal. …
Sha’are Shalom News & Events
D’var Torah Ki Tavo by Nancy Gould
This week’s parasha, “Ki Tavo”, is from the book of Deuteronomy. The words “Ki Tavo” mean “when you enter”. In this parasha two rituals that the Israelites will be expected …
Movie Night – Saturday Aug. 3
On Saturday, Aug. 3 at 7:00 P.M. Sha’are Shalom will be having a family movie night. We will be showing the animated film “The Cat Returns” from Studio Ghibli, the …
Annual Congregation Picnic – Aug 25
Sunday, August 25, 11 am Sha’are Shalom will hold its annual picnic at the end of the summer on Aug 25 at 11 am at Gilbert Run Regional Park in …
President’s Message By Jackie Schoch
Summer is almost over. Time for children or adults to be thinking about heading back to school/college and some of us heading back to work after a nice vacation. Now …
Virginia Holocaust Museum
The Women’s Group is organizing an outing to the Virginia Holocaust Museum on Sunday, November 10th. Admission is free (donations are welcome) and we will organize carpools. All are welcome …
From the Congregational Library by Bob Locke
The Faith Club – A Muslim, A Christian, A Jew – Three Women Search for Understanding By Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver, and Priscilla Warner A groundbreaking book about Americans searching …
Mitzvah Catering
Mitzvah catering would like to thank all of you who sponsored an oneg or luncheon this past year! Sponsoring an oneg is a way to share a celebration or do …
D’VAR TORAH: PARSHA VA-ETHANNAN
By NANCY GOULD This week’s parasha is “Va-ethannan”, from the book of Deuteronomy. It is part of Moses’ farewell address to the Jewish people. He entreats the Jews to obey …
D’VAR TORAH – PARASHA EIKEV
By GEORGE GAZAREK Christians observe a season of Lent leading up to their holiday of Easter. Lent is a period of thirty-eight to forty-six days which includes fasting and reflection. …