10 Cheshvan 5780/November 8, 2019
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Candlelighting Times
Friday, November 8: Shabbat Begins at 4:42pm
Saturday, November 9: Shabbat Ends/Havdalah Begins 5:49pm
Friday, November 8:
Erev Shabbat services 6:30pm
Oneg sponsored by the Glancey, Shapiro, and Dodds family
Saturday, November 9:
Shabbat services 9:30am
Bat Mitzvah of Alexia Glancey
Sunday, November 10:
No Bible Study
Understanding the Shabbat Morning Service 9:00am - 10:30am
Religious School 9:00am - 11:00am
N'tivot 11:15am
Monday, November 11:
Veteran's Day
Tuesday, November 12:
Executive Committee meeting 5:00pm
Kosher Kitchen Training 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday, November 13:
Torah study 12:30pm
Religious School 4:30pm
Kadima Minute to Win It 6:15 - 8:00
Yahrtzeits
Shabbat of November 9
Seth Stoothoff, Brother of Sandy Winter
Charles Cohen, Father of Carol Heinberg
Sholom Immerman, Father of Perry Immerman
Lillian Fochs, Mother of Sharon Aber
Shabbat of November 16
Asher Ben-Yoseph, Grandfather of Roy Ben-Yoseph
Sidney Stein, Father of Ruby Nissen
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Appreciation
Mazel tov to Sarah for leading services so beautifully as she became a bat mitzvah.
Mazel tov to Alexia and the Glancey family as she becomes a bat mitzvah this Shabbat!
Mazel tov to David Ipson and Leah Lyons on their marriage!
Thank you to the Pates family for providing last week's oneg.
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Veteran's Shabbat
On Saturday, November 9th we will honor our veterans during the course of Shabbat morning services. Veterans from all branches, active, reserve, and Guard, will be invited for an aliyah to the Torah. We will also offer a special prayer on their behalf in recognition of their service and sacrifices.
On Sunday, November 10th I invite the community to pause and recognize the 244th birthday of the United States Marine Corp.
On Monday, November 11th we are invited by our friends at the ADAMS Center to a special Muslim-Jewish Veterans Day observance. This event will be held at the US flagpole at the ADAMS Center, feature a senior official from the Department of Defense, and run for one hour. The time is still being confirmed; please look for a final announcement in our regular Friday electronic newsletter. The ADAMS Center is at 46903 Sugarland Rd, Sterling, VA.
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Kosher Kitchen Training
Tuesday, November 12
7:00pm - 9:00pm
An important training for anyone interested in learning kosher rules and applying them when shopping for and helping with synagogue events.
The first hour will be led by Rabbi Greenspoon in the Social Hall. He will teach basic kashrut rules, acceptable symbols to look for when shopping, and how the rules are applied in our synagogue when preparing and serving food during open kitchen events.
For the second hour we will transition into the main kitchen. Rochelle Myers, congregant and professional caterer will teach us about maintaining a safe environment when preparing food and provide hands-on instruction for utilizing the kitchen appliances.
Please email me to RSVP, so that I can prepare enough materials and have an accurate count of participants. Thank you. look forward to seeing you Tuesday evening.
Jessica Wadler, Simcha Manager
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Kadima Minute to Win It
Wednesday, November 13
6:30pm - 8:15pm
Open to all Jewish 6th - 8th graders!
$10 for members
$15 for non-members
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Tuesday, November 19
The Loudoun Emergency Homeless Shelter has returned to their previous location after undergoing an extensive renovation. We were happy to be able to resume our monthly dinners in September.
All the information on what is needed and when ad how to drop off can be found by clicking the button below.
Thank you to everyone who very generously donated throughout this past year. I can tell you that our meals are very well received for their variety and flavor!
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USY and Kadima Pizza Fundraiser
Wednesday, November 20
Take the night off from cooking and let CSS USY and Kadima take care of dinner!
Order your cheese or veggie pizza by Monday, November 18 and pick it up at CSS after Religious School. It couldn't be easier!
We can only accept cash or PayPal. Orders are due on November 18th
Thanks in advance for your support!
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Help CSS Sisterhood fulfill our obligation to sponsor two families for the Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter (LAWS) this holiday season!
Donations are due by Monday, December 2. A bin will be placed in the lobby at CSS for drop off of donations. Note that all items should be UNWRAPPED.
LAWS appreciates the generosity of all CSS members this holiday season!
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Night Out at AR Workshop
December 3
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Join your CSS friends for a fun and artsy night out at AR Workshop in the Village at Leesburg! Everyone is welcome to join the fun!
Some snacks will be provided, but if you'd also like to bring a snack to share, please do.
AR Workshop will provide anyone who’d like one glass of wine during the event.
So many exciting projects to choose from - including Hanukkah-themed projects!
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Understanding the Shabbat Morning Service is held Sunday at 9:00 in the Admin Pod.
You are welcome to join for one or all of the sessions.
Walk-ins welcome!
If you know you will be attending, please register so that we can have enough materials available.
We look forward to answering all your service questions!
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Siddur Series I: Understanding the Shabbat Morning Service
Sundays, 9:00am - 10:30am
October 27, November 10 and 17
This short series explores the content of the three main parts of the Shabbat morning service. We will look at the Morning (Shaharit), Torah Reading, and Musaf (Additional) and closing prayers. Each session is devoted to one section of the prayer book. The major themes of the prayers will be presented along with essential details on “how-to-do-what-when”. This course is perfect for anyone looking to have a basic handle on what happens during the course of Shabbat morning services. It is especially encouraged for parents (and even grandparents!) anticipating bat/bar mitzvah celebrations. Our main text will be
Siddur Sim Shalom for Sabbath and Festivals
and additional handouts will be provided as needed. No knowledge of Hebrew is anticipated. There is no fee for this class.
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Siddur Series II: Tefillah & Bimah Training
Sundays, 9:00am - 10:30am
January 26, February 2 and 23, March 1
This series is designed to help people take leadership roles in the Shabbat morning service. We will learn how to conduct the standard Shabbat
Shaharit
service, the Torah service, lead
Musaf
and the concluding prayers, and how to serve as a Gabbai. Basic familiarity with the service and Hebrew is necessary. There is no fee for this class.
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Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death, and the World Beyond
Visiting Scholar Weekend with Reb Simcha Raphael, Ph.D.
November 23-24, 2019
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We are excited to welcome Reb Simcha Raphael for a Visiting Scholar Weekend in November!
All events and free, but we ask you to please register for the events you will be attending so we can make certain to have a good head count for materials and refreshments.
Thank you! We look forward to learning with you!
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SHABBAT MORNING
TORAH STUDY
:
Hayyei Sarah
& Judaism’s Commitment to Sacred Burial
Reb Simcha devotes our Torah study time during services to explore the various expressions of Judaism’s commitment to sacred burial throughout the ages.
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SHABBAT AFTERNOON 12:30 PM
LUNCH & LEARN
:
Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife: Contemporary Implications
Judaism’s afterlife teachings, particularly in Jewish mysticism, are plumbed for their practical relevance in dealing with the human encounter with death.
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SATURDAY EVENING 6:30 PM
HAVDALAH
:
Jewish Ghost Stories:
Mysterious Tales of Ancestors, Wandering Spirits & Reincarnating Souls
We enter the invisible worlds populated by ghosts, lost souls, haunting spirits, dybbukim, and heavenly angelic guides.
This is a family-friendly program (10 years and older).
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SUNDAY MORNING 9:30 AM
BREAKFAST WITH REB SIMCHA
“Ask Me Anything”
A No-holds barred conversation Covering Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
About Jewish Death Rituals
This exploration is a “how-to” and “why” for anyone with questions about Jewish practices and traditions around death and mourning.
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Reb Simcha Raphael, Ph.D. is Founding Director of DA’AT INSTITUTE for Death Awareness, Advocacy and Training, Adjunct Professor in the Department of Religion and Theology of LaSalle University, and works as a psychotherapist and spiritual director in Philadelphia. Ordained by Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi as a Rabbinic Pastor, he is a member of the Rabbis Without Borders Network, and author of numerous publications including the classic study
Jewish Views of the Afterlife
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for your support of this weekend.
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Weekly
Parashah
Wednesdays, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
The Wednesday Torah Portion Study meets from 12:30-1:30 PM in the classroom off the admin pod. Multiple translations are provided or bring your favorite with you, no prior Torah study experience is expected, and all are welcome.
Early Prophets Bible Study
Sundays, 8:00am - 9:00am
Sunday Bible Study meets Sunday at 8:00 AM in the classroom off the admin pod. We are currently in 2 Samuel and exploring themes of King David's leadership, parenthood, and spiritual crisis in the wake of personal success. Multiple translations are provided, no prior Bible study experience is expected, and all are welcome.
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Ritual Committee
The Ritual Committee invites you to get involved with the ritual life of Sha'are Shalom. Our meetings are always open to new members. We also invite you to get involved during services. We'll give you all the guidance you need to get started!
Questions? Contact
Elyann Katz
, Ritual Committee Chair
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Seaboard USY Fall Convention
Fall Kadima Kallah
8th Grade Shabbaton
November 22 - 24
Join the fun at Capital Camps for Seaboard Sailor, bonfires, and lots of ruach!
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CAMP SHORESH CAMPER REUNION:
Sunday, November 10
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from 1:15-2:45pm at Atomic Trampoline Fun Center, Village at Leesburg, 1604 Village Market Blvd., Suite 110
Prior year campers and their parents are invited to join us for an afternoon of fun. Bring a friend 7-14 who has never attended Camp Shoresh and jump for free! Click here for details.
CAMP SHORESH OPEN HOUSE:
Sunday, November 17
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from 1:00-2:00pm
at 2428 Pleasant View Road, Adamstown, MD
Shoresh (the Hebrew word for roots) is dedicated to providing educational enrichment programs related to our Jewish heritage. This will be the 41
st
season that our summer program will
serve the needs of Jewish children. At Camp Shoresh there are no labels! Campers come from all different backgrounds – Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, unaffiliated, public school, day school, etc. – and everyone thrives in our unique non-judgmental day camp environment. The seven weeks at Camp Shoresh are all about positive Judaism for campers entering Pre-K thru 10
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grades from across Maryland, Virginia, D.C. and beyond. The distinctive programming at Camp Shoresh combines the beauty of a rich Jewish studies program with an extensive range of physical activities including swimming, arts and crafts, sports, archery, challenge course, overnights, and Hershey Park - a design to create a total Jewish experience for body, mind, and soul. Join us at our beautiful 107-acre facility in Adamstown, Maryland.
For questions or to RSVP for the Open House, call 410-358-8571 or e-mail
shoresh@shoresh.com
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Check out our Open House flyer here and our website
here
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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 also offer a weekly Adult-Tot class for children ages 12 - 24 months.
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Training Wheels is a program that provides a foundation of Jewish learning for children ages 2-5 and their families through crafts, games, songs, foods, and a curriculum-based education.
We meet one Sunday a month 9:30am - 11:00am
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Contact Us
Main Office Number:
703-737-6500
Rabbi Greenspoon:
703-737- 6517
Religious School/RUJEC:
703-737-0686
Main Office Hours
Monday: 9:00 - 5:00
Tuesday: 9:00 - 5:00
Wednesday: 9:00 - 5:00
Thursday: 9:00 - 5:00
Friday: 9:00 - 3:00
Please note: These hours may be affected by Jewish and national holidays.
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