Chadashot*
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at Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation

Issue 5
September 12, 2019
13 Elul 5779
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Thank you! Todah Rabah!
Thanks to all of our families -- young and older -- who participated in our Back to Shul activities this past Shabbat. As we get back into the swing of the new school year, the Adat Shalom Beit Midrash will be buzzing with activity each Shabbat morning.

Just a reminder that this Saturday, September 14 at 9:45, we'll have a parent orientation in the double classroom. We'll have a nosh, get to know each other and learn about our program plans for the upcoming year. No need to RSVP. Just drop off your children and come join us! We'll finish our "formal" program by 10:30 but you can stay and shmooze right into the Oneg! Or join the rest of the congregation and celebrate with the Weinman Family as Adar is called to the Torah for his first time. Mazal Tov!

As always, if you have any questions or just want to chat, please don't hesitate to reach out by phone (301.767.3333, ext 105) or by email .

להתראות, L'hitraot and Shabbat Shalom.

Rena

Rena Milchberg
Interim Education Coordinator
The Days of Awe are Approaching and we want you to join us!

We are already in the middle of Elul and the daily blast of the Shofar is waking us up to be ready for the High Holy Day season. There are two family friendly opportunities we want to put on your radar screens.

The first is a very special beginning to the season with our own Noa Baum at our S'lichot Services. This lovely evening service is accessible for people of all ages and Noa's story-telling captivates all listeners. Services are Saturday evening, September 21 at 7:30 PM. If you are not familiar with Noa Baum, you can see more here.

And then, as we look for 3 stars in the sky at the conclusion of Yom Kippur, we'd like to encourage our families to return to Adat Shalom for the Concluding Service, Ne'ilah and the Final Shofar Blast as we fully enter 5780. More details to follow but please consider breaking the fast with your young one's early and joining us.


Just a reminder that information about the Days of Awe -- the High Holidays -- can be found on the Adat Shalom Website.

This includes sign-up pages for erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner, opportunities to volunteer and other programming.
Raise the Roof
If you build it, guests will come! This blank patch of land needs a Sukkah! Come join our team of Sukkah Builders on Sunday, October 6 at 10AM. Bagels and power tools are provided. We welcome anyone and everyone to join us -- fun for all ages. Click here to RSVP and Ralph Nitkin, Sukkah Builder-in-Chief will answer all of your questions!
How Many Kippot were there?

Mazal Tov to Nora Seiden (Kitah Gimel) and Aaron Amdur-Kass (Kitah Hey) for their very close guesses as to the number of kippot game at our Torah School Celebration Picnic! The correct number was 108! Come claim your prize this Shabbat -- and don't worry -- we're not sending you home with all those kippot!!

Enjoy these photos from our Opening Day!