D’var Torah-Noach
While preparing for this week’s service, I learned that there is no clear answer to what it is that Noah’s generation did that was so distressing to G-d that he …
Sha’are Shalom News & Events
From the Congregational Library
Biblical Literacy: The Most Important People, Events, and Ideas of the Hebrew Bible By Rabbi Joseph Telushkin As he did in his bestselling, Jewish Literacy, Rabbi Telushkin once again mines …
President’s Message
November is here and the leaves are changing colors. What a beautiful time of the year to see G_d’s handy work. Randy and I were up in Altoona, PA celebrating …
Volunteers Needed for URJ Biennial
Every two years, the Union for Reform Judaism brings together temple members from around the country for a weekend of workshops, worship and fellowship that’s best described as Jewish camp …
Rosh Hashanah Sermon 5772 – The Music of Life
Rosh Hashanah 5772 Sermon 2011- The Music of Life By Rabbi Arnold Saltzman We count the Jewish New Year 5772 in ‘theological’ years and in spiritual terms: 5772 years since …
In the Press Sept. 2011 – Sha’are Shalom Welcomes Rabbi Saltzman
MD Indepentdent article and Beynet.com article announcing Sha’are Shalom’s welcoming of Rabbi Saltzman.
Service Leader Sign-Up 2011-2012
Dear Sha’are Shalom Congregants: In addition to our monthly Saturday morning Shabbat service – to be led this coming year by Rabbi Arnold Saltzman – we hope to continue to …
Oxon Hill Century Bike Ride – Volunteers Needed Oct. 2
By order of the sheriff’s office the Oxon Hill Bike Club volunteer event scheduled for Sunday Sept. 11 has been postponed until October 2. To volunteer or get more information, …
Annual Food Drive through Sukkot
Sha’are Shalom will sponsor a Food Drive starting September 1st through the Sukkot celebration on Sat, October 15th. Please bring non-perishable items to the synagogue. All items will be donated …
Upcoming Events
Annual Planning Meeting Wednesday, September 21, 6:30 pm All are welcome to attend. Friday Services September 23, 8 pm Service leader Josh Troncoso. Oneg sponsors Alvin & Ellen Cohen.