29 Av 5779/August 30, 2019
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Candlelighting Times
Friday, August 30: Shabbat Begins at 7:23pm
Saturday, August 31: Shabbat Ends/Havdalah Begins 8:29pm
Friday, August 30:
RUJEC Open House 10:00am
Erev Shabbat services: 6:30pm
Saturday, August 31:
Shabbat services 9:30am
Sunday, September 1:
No Weekly Bible Study
Monday, September 2:
Labor Day
Wednesday, September 3:
Weekly Torah study 12:30pm
League of Women Voters School Board Candidates Forum 7:00pm
Yahrtzeits
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
Shabbat of September 7
Jann Willens, Cousin of Gary Willens
Seymour Sobin, Father of Pat Meyer
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Appreciation
A very special th
ank you to Sherri Hayes for her 15 years of dedication to Sha'are Shalom. Sherri has been the face of the congregation in the front office for the last 15 years, participating in its evolution from the fledgling Loudoun Jewish Congregation through its current growth in the Loudoun community. The congregation would not be where it is today without Sherri’s institutional knowledge, resourcefulness, and de
dication.
While today is Sherri's last day as CSS's Administrator, we look forward to spending time with Sherri and her family as members of our congregation in the years ahead, and wish Sherri all the best as she heads to new pursuits.
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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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Back to Shul Picnic
Sunday, September 8
10:00am - 1:00pm
10:00 - 11:00
- Board Meet and Greet
- Rabbi contract vote
- Volunteer opportunities
11:00 - 1:00
- Food: BBQ, SnoCones, Cotton Candy and more
- Games: Gaga, lawn games, hula hoops, and more
- Live Music
- Volunteer of the Year Awards
- And More!
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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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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Israel Engagement Fellowship
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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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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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