Congregation Sha’are Shalom in Waldorf, MD will celebrate High Holiday services on the following schedule:
Erev Rosh Hashanah: Wed, Sep 8, 8 pm
Rosh Hashanah service: Thurs, Sep 9, 10 am. Tashlikh following services.
Erev Yom Kippur Kol Nidre service: Fri, Sept 17, 7 pm
Yom Kippur morning services: Sat, Sept 18
Morning service: 10 am
Torah study: Noon
Yizkor Service: 5:30 pm
Concluding service followed by break the fast: 7 pm
All guests are welcome and there is no charge for High Holiday services.

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Saturday Torah Service and Luncheon: Sept 11, 10 am. The Sha’are Shalom Board of Directors is hosting a luncheon to honor Randy Schoch for his service as our Para-Rabbinic Fellow. RSVP to Elaine at 301-283-3427.

We have an exciting year ahead and are blessed by a growing community of families. We have programs for children grades K-7 and teach prayer based Hebrew as well as Jewish studies, crafts, music, social action, and holiday celebrations. Please call or email for more info. Read the rest of this entry »

Hello to One and All:

Last year the Oxon Hill Bicycle Club gave our congregation a nice donation for manning a rest stop during their century ride. The same offer was made for this year. WOULD YOU BE A VOLUNTEER? Read the rest of this entry »

Annual Congregation Potluck Picnic: Aug 29, 11am, Gilbert Run Park, South Bridge Pavilion. RSVP to Elaine McVinney at 301-283-3427 or pmcv@dishmail.net

The Jewish Deli returns Waldorf for one night only on August 21st at 6 pm. It is sponsored by Congregation Sha’are Shalom, 18 Henry Ford Circle, Waldorf, Southern Maryland’s only Reform Jewish congregation. This is open to the public and we hope to see everyone there! Read the rest of this entry »

Who Needs God
Harold Kushner
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In more than thirty years as a teacher and spiritual leader, Rabbi Kushner has met and spoken and talked with thousands of good and caring people who have asked the questions
• ”What can religion offer?”
• “What difference does religion really make in our lives?” Read the rest of this entry »

Here is your Hebrew Word of the Month!
ר א ש
Our word for this month is ר א ש (Rosh), meaning head. Of course, a Rosh is a part of the body. Additionally, this word is used to refer to the leader of a group, for example, an Indian chief or a CEO. It can also be used to indicate the beginning of something, for example, the top of a pile of playing cards. Can you think what next month’s special word may be?

by Dave Plich

Summer vacation is drawing to a close and it is time to get back to writing this article for our monthly newsletter. My three readers (wife and two sisters) have complained about my dalliance. After a Teacher Training session this past week at the school where I teach 5th Grade Hebrew and two bicycle vacations these past two months, I am starting to look forward to getting back into the “harness” for the fall season. Read the rest of this entry »

This is my last “Letter from the President.” I would like to thank all of you for your support and patience with me over these last two years. I would like to especially thank those that have given their time and talents serving with me on the Board. Read the rest of this entry »