Candle Lighting This Shabbat: 6:59 PM
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Join us! We are always looking to strengthen daily minyan.
Sign up for the Minyan Support Whatsapp Group here.
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Condolences
Kesher extends its deepest sympathies to Leora Falk and the Berliner family on the passing of Leora's grandma, Norma Falk, last week. May Leora, Jon, and their entire family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
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Mazal Tov
Mazal tov to Jordana and Isaiah Soval-Levine on the birth of a baby girl, Hadassah Reina. Sign up at mealtrain.com/nl163q to provide a meal for Jordana and Isaiah as they welcome their new addition.
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Rabbi Rabinowitz' z"l Yahrzeit, Sunday, March 19
Join Kesher members and alumni from israel and around the world for the 39th Yahrzeit commemoration of former Kesher Rabbi Rabinowitz' z"l- Sunday, March 19. Once again this year a group of former Kesher members plan to meet at the cemetery to observe the Rabbi's Yahrzeit. Rabbi Rabinowitz' daughter, Miriam is scheduled to be in Israel and plans to join us at the cemetery.
In Israel:
Kesherites MEET AT THE CEMETERY, ארץ החיים, AT 15:00, so that people at Kesher in DC can join on zoom after Shacharit. For those physically in Israel, ארץ החיים cemetery is located on Route 38 on the way toward בת שמש
On Zoom:
For those who wish to join the observance via Zoom:
Topic: Rabbi Rabinowitz' Yahrzeit
Time: March 19, 2023 03:00 PM Jerusalem (09:00 AM Washington, DC)
Meeting ID: 306 766 2936
Passcode: Rabinowitz
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This Shabbat! 29+ Seudah Shlishit
Join Kesher and Rosh Pina for a 29+ seuda shlishit with food and board games at the Chastleton party room (1701 16th St NW), Shabbat March 18th, 5-8pm. Feel free to bring along board games! Take advantage of longer Shabbat afternoons to meet new friends, as well as reconnect with old friends.
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Sunday! Pesach Prep Paint Party at All Fired UP
Join Kesher Israel on March 19 at 3:30 PM at All Fired Up in Cleveland Park to paint something for your Seder table (or for your morning coffee on Pesach! Up to you). Finished items will be available for pickup 10 days later. Items available include Seder plates, kiddush cups, salt water bowls and more! Kesher will provide snacks and good company. You are responsible for the cost of the pottery piece (which includes paint, supplies, studio time, and firing). All ages! Please RSVP here.
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This Week! Pre-Pesach Food Drive with Capital Kosher Pantry
Kesher will be running a Pre-Pesach Food Drive for Capital Kosher Pantry, the area's only Kosher food pantry. As you clean out your chametz and shop for Pesach, consider donating either Kosher for Pesach or chametz items. A box will be available for donations in the shul lobby from Sunday, March 12th through Sunday, March 19th. Please email chesed@kesher.org with any questions.
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GMC Winter Shelter Meals are Still Going On!
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Soupergirl Passover Catering
It’s hard to believe, Passover is just around the corner and Soupergirl is here to help! We will, once again be offering a healthy, hand-crafted, all natural, absolutely delicious Passover meal delivery program. Everything is 100% plant-based (parve). Visit https://holiday.thesoupergirl.com. Orders MUST be received by Sunday morning, March 31st at 10am
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Char Bar Passover Catering
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Buying Wine from KosherWine.com? Give Back to Kesher
Did you know that kosherwine.com will donate 2% of your order to Kesher? Use this link to place your order, or go to https://www.kosherwine.com/give-back after ordering to enter your order number and Kesher's code (526386) under "Earn Cash For Your Charity."
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29th Annual Dr. I.J. and Rachel Fellner Memorial Lecture
Sunday, March 19, 10:00 AM via Zoom
The 29th annual Dr. I.J. and Rachel Fellner Memorial Lecture featuring Avivah Zornberg will take place on Sunday, March 19th at 10 AM via Zoom. The event, hosted by Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School is held in memory of Baruch Fellner's parents. Please RSVP at cesjds.org/fellner. If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Metro at smetro@cesjds.org.
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Linda Silverman Kahan Memorial Lecture & Brunch
Sunday, March 26, 10:00 AM, Kemp Mill Synagogue
Please join Sulam on Sunday, March 26 for our annual Linda Kahan Memorial Lecture & Brunch, featuring Ambassador Daniel C. Kurtzer for a conversation on "Crisis Diplomacy and the Two-Minute Football Drill". The event will take place on Sunday, March 26 at 10:00 AM at Kemp Mill Synagogue, 11910 Kemp Mill Rd Silver Spring, MD 20902.
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All classes made possible through the Dr. H. Harold Gelfand Memorial Institute of Adult Education
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Sunday Bagels and Chasidut
Sunday, following Shacharit
Come for breakfast...stay for some learning about the upcoming weekly Torah portion.
Basic Judaism * NO CLASS UNTIL 3/23*
Thursdays, 8:00 PM, via ZOOM
An In-Depth Overview of Jewish Law and Practice with Rabbi Shafner. Not just for beginners!
Daily Halakhah with Rabbi Shafner
Rabbi Shafner’s Daily Halakhah is back up and running, live in Shul after Shacharit each day, or you can tune in to it on the WhatsApp group by clicking here.
The Letters of Maimonides
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM via ZOOM
Daily Daf Yomi Shiur
For more information, please contact Alan.
- Monday - Thursday, 9:00 PM
- Friday, 8:00 AM
- Saturday shortly after Shabbat, varies based on Havdalah
- Sunday, 9:00 AM
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All instances via ZOOM
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If you are new to the community, we'd like to welcome you and make Kesher your new home. Tell us about yourself! Fill out this brief form, let us know who you are and how we can help you settle in. Email the Welcome Committee for more information or with any questions!
SAP and Tuesday Digest
Have something to share in the SAP or the Tuesday Weekly Digest? Email announcements@kesher.org by 5 PM Wednesday (SAP) or by 5 PM Sunday (Digest).
Rabbi
Rabbi Shafner is always available to meet with congregants or answer any questions they have and he loves doing it. Feel free to email, message, call or text him (202-867-7287) any time to meet. For immediate matters or immediate halachic questions, please text or call him, and if he does not answer leave a message and he will call you back.
Hospitality
If you have an extra place at your table for Shabbat, please put yourself down for a week on this spreadsheet so we can accommodate those who need a Shabbat meal. Thank you!
Kelim Mikvah
Please respect the privacy of women using the mikvah by not using the kelim (utensil) mikvah after sundown.
Sponsor Kiddush!
We provide kiddush every week for the congregation, with or without sponsors. Help support us by contributing to our kiddush fund. No donation is too small! Email info@kesher.org for more information about kiddush sponsorship.
Kiddush Volunteers
We are looking for volunteers to help setup, run, and cleanup Kiddush in the Park on Saturdays. For additional information regarding roles and responsibilities and to sign up, click here.
Looking for Leiners
As a reminder to all the gentlemen in the community who attend the 9:00 AM minyan on Shabbos morning, the leining sign up is found at kesher.org/leining and we are looking for more Leiners! Signing up for even 1 Aliyah is helpful!
Join our Community Security Service (CSS)
The Community Security Service (CSS) is recruiting new volunteers for our Kesher Israel team! Applications are open and available online - join today! CSS is the leading national Jewish organization that provides best-in-class training to empower our volunteer security team to identify threats and proactively protect and keep Kesher safe. Please contact Eli Russ at security@kesher.org with any questions.
Submit a Name to our Cholim List
To submit a name to be included on Kesher's Misheberach List, please fill out the self-service form at kesher.org/Cholim.
Have an idea for an event?
Do you have a great idea for an event? Is there an event you would like to see happen at Kesher but don't know where to begin? Fill out our event suggestion form here and see your idea possibly come to life!
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Rabbi Hyim Shafner
(202) 867-7287
Judah Rose
President
Laura Kamer-Israel
Director of Operations
(202) 333-2337
Melissa Sanchez
Corresponding Secretary
Keeping Up with Kesher Israel/SAP
Children's Programming
Miryl Hilibrand
Social Committee & Welcoming Committee
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Dina Kritz
Educational Programming
Gabbaim
Amitai Diament
Ritual Director
Miriam Cleeman
Welfare Fund
Confidential help for community members in need. Please contact Rabbi Shafner.
Kesher Parents
Lifecycle Events
Bereavement
Security Concerns
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