22 Av 5779/August 23, 2019
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Candlelighting Times
Friday, August 23: Shabbat Begins at 7:33pm
Saturday, August 24: Shabbat Ends/Havdalah Begins 8:40pm
Friday, August 23:
Erev Shabbat services: 6:30pm
Saturday, August 24:
Shabbat services 9:30am
Sunday, August 25:
Weekly Bible Study 8:00am
Wednesday, August 28:
Weekly Torah study 12:30pm
Religious School Staff Training 6:30pm
Yahrtzeits
Shabbat of August 24
Israel Ruderman, Grandfather of Mindy Walbesser
David Weinstein, Father of Susan Hankin
Shabbat of August 31
Jack Lekkner, Father of Michelle Leichty
Gustav Lunden, Father of Kelly Lang
Naomi Engle, Grandmother of Prescott Engle
Louis Rubenstein, Grandfather of Michelle Leichty
Milton Leavitt, Father of Mike Leavitt
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Appreciation
Mazel tov to Jordyn for leading services so beautifully and confidently as she became a bat mitzvah this past Shabbat!
Thank you to everyone who has already participated in our Rosh Hashanah fundraiser!
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High Holy Days at Sha'are Shalom
The High Holy Days are just around the corner!
All the information you need to observe the holidays with Sha'are Shalom can be found in the links below.
We look forward to seeing you over the course of the season.
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Save the Date!
Back to Shul Picnic
Sunday, September 8
10:00am - 1:00pm
More details to come, but highlights include:
Picnic
Games
Volunteer of the Year presentations
Board Meet and Greet
Opportunities to Get Involved
We hope to see you there!
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Apples and Honey for Rosh Hashanah?
We've got you covered!
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Have you heard the buzz? Sha'are Shalom is participating in "Honey from the Heart" as a sweet fundraiser for Rosh Hashanah.
Purchase an 8 oz bottle of certified OU, True Source honey for $12 and put your money to work to benefit CSS, ORT Jewish affiliate charity organizations...and yourself!
CSS will soon have honey on hand to sell to you directly!
If you would like to purchase honey for family and friends elsewhere in the U.S., use the button below to place your online order. Please note that online orders include a $5 shipping charge.
Thank you for your support!
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Apple Picking
Sunday, September 22
12:00pm
Congregation Sha'are Shalom invites all members and prospective members to join us for a fun-filled day of apple picking!
Rosh Hashanah is just around the corner and this is a great opportunity to stock up on apples for the New Year!
1608 Russell Road
Berryville, VA 22611
There is no fee to attend this event. You only pay for what you pick! Credit cards are accepted.
Our group will meet at the Market Counter.
We have picnic tables reserved, feel free to bring lunch or snacks.
The farm does permit people to bring their own food. There is also an onsite restaurant. Please be sure to wear appropriate clothes and shoes and to bring plenty of buckets, bags, or wagons. There is a playground to enjoy as well!
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Meet our New Youth Advisor
I am delighted to announce that we have hired Ashley Birman to be our new Youth Advisor.
Ashley has an impressive resume of engagement in Jewish life and learning and we look forward to her sharing her talents with Sha'are Shalom!
From Ashley:
"I am so excited to get to know all of the Kadimaniks and USYers and help their ideas and programs come to life. I hope to continue to help build this community and encourage excitement and a strong Jewish identity within its members."
Please be sure to stop and say hello to Ashley at the picnic following the first day of school.
Many thanks to Mindee Trudell for all her efforts and dedication to our Kadima and USY chapter these past few year! We look forward to her continued support.
Michele Zuckerman
Director of Education and Youth Activities
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Applepalooza
Sunday, September 15
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Save the Date to
join us at Sha'are Shalom for an afternoon of apple themed fun!
Open to all Jewish 6th - 12th graders
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Wednesday, September 4, 2019
7:00pm - 9:00pm
The League of Women Voters of Loudoun County's* 2019 Loudoun County School Board Candidates Forum will take place at Congregation Sha'are Shalom
This event is free, nonpartisan and open to the public. Our congregant, Neal Augenstein, a seasoned WTOP reporter, will moderate.
During the evening, candidates from all Loudoun County school districts will present their platforms and respond to questions. Voters will also have the opportunity to meet the candidates informally before and after the event.
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*
The League of Women Voters
is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy, never supporting or opposing any political party or candidate. Formed in 1946, the
LWVLC
was the first rural League of Women Voters (LWV) in Virginia. For more information or to join
,
www.loudoun.va.lwvnet.org
., P.O. Box 822, Leesburg, VA 20178.
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Sunday, September 15
12:00pm
Nationals Park
Join The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington,
Congregation Sha'are Shalom
, and the Greater Washington Jewish community for the 5th Annual Grand Slam Sunday:
Jewish Community Day at Nationals Park.
Buy your tickets now
for Jewish Community Day at Nationals Park, and watch alongside 1,500 Jewish community members as the Nats take on the Atlanta Braves. Plus, enjoy family-friendly activities, meet the Nationals’ mascot Screech, and spend time with the Racing Presidents when you join us before game time!
Sunday, September 15
12:00 p.m.
Pre-game fun begins
behind sections 142 and 143
1:35 p.m
. First pitch
Nationals Park
1500 South Capitol St. SE
Washington, DC 20003
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Bible Study
Sunday mornings 8:00am - 9:00am
Class resumes Sunday, August 18
You are welcome to bring your favorite translation; otherwise, translations will be provided from the JPS TaNaKh. Hebrew reading skills will be helpful, but not required. Prior study of the Hebrew Bible is not necessary.
The Parashah (Weekly Torah Portion)
Wednesdays 12:30 pm- 1:30pm
Class resumes Wednesday, August 14
Come and explore the weekly Torah portion in an informal and friendly environment. You are invited to bring your favorite Torah translation and a nut-free snack to the table. Don't have a favorite translation? Don't worry! We'll have one available for you.
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THEATER J
Love Sick
A Passionate New Musical
Written and adapted by Ofra Daniel, Music by Ofra Daniel and Lior Ben-Hur
Directed by Christopher Renshaw
September 4 – 29
From an extraordinary collaboration of international artists comes
Love Sick
, the critically-acclaimed new musical that fuses a thrilling original score, Middle-Eastern harmonics, dazzling choreography, and an inspired story of passion and awakening. Based on the Song of Songs,
Love Sick
tells the story of a young wife in a lifeless marriage who discovers she has a secret admirer. Intrigued, she begins a mysterious and dizzying journey of sexual and personal empowerment. The creative team includes Tony Award nominee
Christopher Renshaw
, internationally-acclaimed Israeli actress/writer
Ofra Daniel
, and celebrated Palestinian musician
Ali Paris
. The
San Francisco Chronicle
called it “Extraordinary…lush…full of surprises.”
Information and tickets at
TheaterJ.org
or 202.777.3210. Group rates for 10+.
1529 16
th
Street NW, Washington, DC
.
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Religious School Registration
for the 2019 - 2020 school year!
All families with returning students must register by Sunday, June 23rd to avoid a late fee charge of $50 per student.
Families enrolling students in our N'tivot post b'nai mitzvah program must fill out the online registration form as well as the N'tivot registration form. The N'tivot registration form will be out next week once we finalize our elective offerings.
If you have friends who are interested in learning about our religious school program, please have them contact
Michele Zuckerman.
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Etz Hayim Donation Drive
Looking for a way to commemorate an event or remember a loved one?
We are in need of additional Etz Chaim books, the large books used on Saturday mornings for following along with the Torah and Haftarah portions. Many of ours are well-worn and ready for recycling.
For a donation of $72 we will purchase one and attach a bookplate inside the front cover honoring your family member.
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Religious School Positions Available for 2019-2020
The Religious School is seeking to fill a position on our staff for the 2019-2020 school year.
If you are interested, please send your resume to Michele Zuckerman, Director of Education and Youth Activities, at
edu_dir@shaare-shalom.org
or call 703-737-0686 for more information.
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Conversational Hebrew Teacher:
Can you speak Hebrew? We are seeking a teacher for a beginning conversational Hebrew class for teens in our N’tivot program. The course meets for eight one-hour sessions September through November from 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Candidates will be able to speak Hebrew fluently and share their enthusiasm for the language with our teens. Good communication skills and ability to relate to teens are a must! Teaching experience preferred but will train the right candidate.
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Gift Shop Summer Hours
The gift shop will be open by appointment only during the summer months. Wednesday afternoon and Sunday morning hours will resume once Religious School is back in session.
Please contact Sherri Hayes at 703-737-6500 to schedule an appointment.
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The Ritual Committee welcomes you to participate in the ritual life of Sha'are Shalom.
Interested in serving as a gabbai or usher? We can get you all the necessary information and training!
Interested in reading Torah or helping to lead services? Sign up on our
Google Spreadsheet
.
Interested in finding out other ways you can be involved? We'll work with you to find something that is meaningful for you.
Contact
Elyann Katz
, our Ritual Committee Chair, to find out all you need to know.
We look forward to seeing you at services!
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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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