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1 Elul  5778        August 12, 2018    
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Shabbat & Holidays
Candle Lighting,  
Home Observances,
and Services  

Friday
August 17, 2018
Erev Shabbat Services
 6:30  pm

Light
Shabbat candles
   7:43 pm 


Saturday
August 18, 2018  
Shabbat Morning Services
9:30am

Shabbat  ends 8:50 pm 
Recite Havdalah
 

Many thanks to all the families who have generously sponsored kiddush lunches throughout the year!

PLEASE SIGN UP TO SPONSOR UPCOMING KIDDUSHES
     
 
Honoring the special moments in your life?
 
Commemorate the special celebrations in your life with a leaf on the Sha'are Shalom Tree of Life or a customized Yahrzeit plaque in memory of a loved one.

Contact Sherri Hayes  
Links To Study Resources

 

 

This Week at CSS 
Sunday August 12th
BOD Meeting 9:15am
Rummage Sale Drop off 10am-2pm

Tuesday August 14th
Rummage Sale Drop off 10am-12pm 

Wednesday August 15th
Rummage Sale Drop off 10am-12pm
Weekly Torah Study 12:30pm

Friday August 17th
Erev Shabbat Services 6:30pm

Saturday August 18th
Shabbat Services 9:30am

הוֹקָרָה    (Appreciation)   
Kol Hakavod to all of our volunteers who preparing the shul for the upcoming High Holidays.
Yahrtzeits 
Shabbat of August 18th
Jann Willens, Cousin of Gary Willens
Grand Slam Sunday

Join Congregation Sha'are Shalom at the Jewish Federation's Grand Slam Sunday: Jewish Community Day at Nationals Park!
We're excited to have you with us, for a fourth year, as we come together to root on the Nationals as they take on the Miami Marlins.


When:  Sunday, August 19
Pregame fun begins at 11:30am with first pitch at 1:35pm.

Where:  Join us for two hours of programming before the game in the Family Picnic Area behind sections 142 and 143.

Please contact  Joe Arnstein  with any questions.
High Holiday Information

Ticket Information, Service Times, Babysitting Information and everything else you need to know can be found here.

Annual Rummage Sale

Donations and volunteers still needed.  
Get the details and help us make it a success!

Back to School...Back to Shul Picnic


Religious School Registration for 2018-2019 NOW OPEN
 
It is that time of the year again - time to register for the 2018-19 Religious School year!   Here is the link to the online registration form.

For those registering  students for N'tivot, our post b'nai mitzvah program, there is a two step process. You must fill out the online registration  AND  the N'tivot registration form which details the electives being offered.  For those rising 8th grade parents unfamiliar with the N'tivot program, here is the program description . The N'tivot registration form has been sent to all rising 8th-10th grade families and can be found here .
Contact  Michele Zuckerman , Director of Education and Youth Activities, if you have any questions.

RUJEC Openings!
RUJEC  - Sha'are Shalom's Early Childhood Center   has  2, 3 and 4-day  openings  in its half-day Preschool Program for Children ages 2-5

We are a Jewish, creative, values-based program welcoming all children. A RUJEC education offers caring teachers, a nurturing environment and hands-on, developmentally appropriate math and reading skills that prepare your child for kindergarten.  Call Sheryl or Allison at 703-737-0686 or email us at rujec@shaareshalomleesburg. org to get more information or to set up a visit! 

We also have a weekly Adult-Tot Class for children ages 12-24 mos...and their people! Give us a call, even if your child isn't quite 12 mos yet! We'd love to meet you and have you get to know our warm and inviting community!

Religious School Staff Openings
The Religious School has an opening on our staff for a Wednesday afternoon 7th grade Hebrew teacher for the 2018-19 school year. Candidates must be familiar with the Conservative siddur prayer liturgy; ability to speak Hebrew is a plus but not necessary.  Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, motivated and excited to share their love of Judaism with their students. Good communication skills and ability to get along with both children and adults is a must.  

Teaching experience is preferred, but we will provide training for the right candidates . Positions are available for Sunday and Wednesday or Wednesday only. 

 If you are interested, please submit a resume to Michele. 

Friday Night Oneg Sign Up
All CSS members are asked to set up, provide refreshments, and clean-up at our Friday evening Oneg Shabbat one time per year. Three families are assigned for each Oneg so that the chores are shared and we have an opportunity to meet one another. 

With the start of the new fiscal year, we will  be sending out the link to sign up shortly. Be on the lookout!

Mitzvah Opportunities 
Gabbaim and Ushers Needed at Services
Gabbaim and ushers are needed at Shabbat services throughout the year. Please contact our Ritual Chair, Jo Trimmer, if you plan to attend and would like to learn how you can help. Training will be provided!

Torah Reading and Daveners Sign-Up Sheet
Sign up to lead services or read from the
Torah or  Haftarah on our Torah Signup 

CSS Office Hours
Have questions for the office? Stop by on Wednesday evenings when you drop your kid at religious school or give Sherri Hayes a call. Her hours are:

Monday 9:30am-3:30pm
Tuesday:  9:30am-3:30pm
Wednesday:  9:30am-5pm
Thursday:  9:30am-3:30pm
Friday:  9:30am-2pm

Adult Education   
Weekly Torah 
Our weekly Torah study at 12:30 on Wednesdays returns this week!

Weekly Bible study at 8:00 am on Sundays restarts today 8/5. 

Questions about Adult Ed?  Contact Rabbi Greenspoon
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Congregation Sha'are Shalom       703.737. 6500      www.shaareshalomleesburg.org