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Sunday April 4, 5:30 pm
It’s hard to believe that we have been in the synagogue almost a year. Remember April 4th, 2009? What a wonderful day that was – a dream come true! Our first anniversary is too important to let pass without a celebration and a celebration we will have.

Please join us for dinner at 5:30. You have your choice, salmon or Greek eggplant. The salmon is $10 for adults and $5 for children age 5 to 10 and the eggplant is $8 for adults and $4 for children. Deadline for reservations is March 30th. Read the rest of this entry »

Tuesday, March 30, 5:30 pm
Please come join us for our first community seder in our new building!

Early reservations will be taken until Monday, March 22. Members: adults $15, children 5-10 years $7.50. Non-members: adults $25, children 5-10 years $15. Read the rest of this entry »

Sha’are Shalom is pleased to welcome Jodi Edwards and Amy Humphries to our small, but growing congregation. If you think you have a long commute to work, read on. Jodi is a veterinarian with her practice on Solomon’s Island; Amy is an archeologist who works out of Williamsburg, Va. Read the rest of this entry »

The following Yahrzeits, reflected on the Congregation’s Memorial Board, will be observed in March based on the Hebrew dates, where applicable:

• Mar 8 (22 Adar) – Jack Schlussman, uncle of Bob Locke
• Mar 12 (26 Adar) – Morton Kanter, father of David Kanter
• Mar 17 (2 Nisan) – Betty Kozol, mother of Joe Kozol
• Mar 18 (3 Nisan) – Lottie Greenwood, mother of Suzanne Darby
• Mar 28 (13 Nisan) – Herman Grunbaum – grandfather of Suzanne Darby

Ellen Cohen, Golden Cards Chair
Golden Cards that have been recently purchased:

• From Madelene & Lee Weinberger to Beverly Hoy, wishing her a happy birthday
• From Alvin & Ellen Cohen to Madelene Weinberger, wishing her a happy birthday
• From Alvin & Ellen Cohen to Mrs. Joan Dent in memory of her mother, Mrs. Virginia Cronk

What is the Golden Card program? It’s both a fundraiser and a way for you to recognize someone for a special event or to thank them for their service. Each card is a minimum of $5. Tell Ellen Cohen to whom you would like the card to go, and she will send it out with your message. A number of different style cards are available. Contact Ellen at eacohen@erols.com or at 301-638-1779.

During Services on Friday Feb 27, Scout Shabbat was held. Scout Shabbat is conducted around the world during the month of February as part of the Scouting birth month celebration. The Scouting movement was started 100 years ago by Baden-Powell and February is considered the birth month of Scouting.

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May, 2010
The positions of President and Secretary are open for election. Have you thought about how you can contribute to our community? Seeking a new challenge?
Come join our board, meet new people, learn the secrets (what secrets?).
If interested, please contact Suzanne Darby, suz_darby@hotmail.com

From The Congregational Library – Call number FIC YA Ros
Article by Bob Locke, Librarian

In The Tenth of Av you’ll journey back through time to the city of Jerusalem in the year 70 of the Common Era. The Romans have already besieged the city and converted the Second Temple into a place of worship of the pagan Roman gods. Flames leap from the walls and buildings. Do you remain in the city to fight the Romans or do you secretly escape, as one of Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai’s pallbearers, to establish a new center of learning in Yavneh? Read the rest of this entry »

Thelma Uhler

• 1 lb elbow macaroni cooked and drained
• 2 Tbsp butter or margarine
• 2 cans condensed tomato soup
• ½ lb cheddar cheese shredded (or cheese combination)
• 2-3 cloves fresh garlic, minced

Mix all ingredients. Turn into a 2 quart baking dish or loaf pan(s). Read the rest of this entry »

Saturday, April 10, 10 am

We will hold a Holocaust Remembrance Program in conjunction with Saturday Services. Details to be announced. Please mark your calendars for this important event.