D’var Torah – Parashat Lech Lecha 5772, by Nancy Gould
This week’s parsha is “Lech Lecha”, which means, “Go forth”. It tells the story of the beginning of Abraham’s relationship with God and the covenant that God makes with Abraham …
Sha’are Shalom News & Events
D’var Torah – Parashat Vayishlach 5772, by Rabbi Arnold Saltzman
In Congregation Beth El in Plainfield, NJ where I served as Hazzan while attending the Jewish Theological Seminary, one family I would stay over with, the Hollanders, who were very …
Rededication – Hanukkah 5772, by Rabbi Arnold Saltzman
The Festival of Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, is a celebration of both history and religion. Hanukkah is about the ancient revolt of the Maccabees against the Assyrian-Greek culture, …
Upcoming Events
Confirmation Class Saturday, February 4, 4:30 pm Class leader Rabbi Saltzman. All confirmation-age students in Southern Maryland are welcome. Game Day Sunday, February 19, 1 pm
Website Team News
We are proud to welcome Shelby Green to the Sha’are Shalom Web Team! Together, we update the congregation website with newsletter articles and calendar events on a monthly basis, monitor …
Recipe of the Month
Zucchini And Dill Frittata Linda Thomas Ingredients 2 teaspoons butter 2 cups finely chopped zucchini (one 8-ounce zucchini) 2 large scallions, thinly sliced 4 eggs 6 egg whites 1 tablespoon …
Chanukah Celebration and Dinner
Friday, December 23, 6 pm Join us on Friday, December 23rd for a Chanukkah dinner (latkes, soup, salad, bread and dessert) followed by a craft/activity for the children and Friday …
Saturday Services and Adult Education
December 10, 10 am Service leader Rabbi Saltzman. Oneg sponsor Suzanne Darby. Adult Education follows the oneg: “A Short History of American Jews: Colonial Period.” Rabbi Saltzman presents the history …
Winter Clothing Drive
Sha’are Shalom’s clothing drive supports Children’s Aid Society of Charles County. Please donate a new (or gently used) coat, hat, or gloves for those in need. The donation box is …
Food Donation for Charles County Safe Nights
Sha’are Shalom members participated in the county’s Safe Nights program, where homeless persons and families are housed and fed in area churches. Our members supported Good Samaritan Presbyterian Church’s host …