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Shabbat Services - Saturday,
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Shabbat Morning Services at 9:30 AM
Join Rabbi Fred and Hazzan Rabbi Rachel on the Bimah for the Bat Mitzvah of Dahlia Cedarbaum, daughter of Alice Winkler and Jonathan Cedarbaum.
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Shabbat Matters with Rabbi JoHanna Potts
at 9:45 AM in the Double Classroom Series Conclusion
We will continue to look at multiple Jewish concepts of God from the biblical God to current concepts; look at key prayers and their meaning as aids for deeper prayer experiences.
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Tot Shabbat with Miss Ellie at 10:30 AM
Join us in the Library for songs, stories, music, Torah parade, challah and juice of course!
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Learning Beyond Bar and Bat Mitzvah - Yesodot HaLimud
First Look and Info Session
at 11:45 AM in the Library
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Our community has always valued life-long Jewish learning. As we continue to grow in adulthood, we discover new questions and new interests and want to nourish them.
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Yitzhak Rabin Exhibit - A Reflection on Gun Violence
Exhibit posted in Classroom 9
Ayelet Levi, our shlicha, is bringing The Yitzchak Rabin memorial exhibit to Adat Shalom. Torah School students will discuss Rabin's life and his struggle for peace, learn about his assassination and his legacy for peace in the Middle East. We encourage congregants of all ages to stop by the exhibit, available until 11:30 AM.
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Achrei Oneg - at 1:00 PM in the Double Classroom
Gun Violence Prevention - Outrage, Advocacy, Action!
With Liz Banach, Executive Director, Marylanders to Prevent Gun Violence and Daniel Vice, former Senior Attorney, Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence
Learn about gun violence in America and what you can do to help pass stronger gun laws.
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Allan Schwarz Music Shabbaton featuring Shir Yaakov Feit -
November 17th and 18th
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Friday at 6:30 PM Shabbat dinner by reservation (
click here
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7:30 PM Musical Kabbalat Shabbat
Shabbat at 9:30 AM Musical service and creative musaf
Achrei Oneg Learning at 1:00 PM Zen Peacemakers Visit Auschwitz
Shir Yaakov Feit is a singer and composer, who has a unique ability to blend ancient and emerging
wisdom to create a spiritual cultural Judaism that is contemporary, alive, and innovative. He and his partner, Emily, currently support the Kol Chai Community.
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This Week at Adat Shalom
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Makom Gratitude and Light Yoga Series
TONIGHT! Wednesday, November 8th from 7:00-8:00 PM
with Sue Dorfman (Kripalu yoga instructor)
Friday, November 10th from 8:30-10:00 AM
with Hazzan Rabbi Rachel (Hatha yoga instructor)
In the season of gratitude (Thanksgiving) and light (Chanukah), we will explore these themes through the lens of yoga, with special attention to physical alignment and ease of movement. Come dressed for movement and bring a yoga mat -- all other props provided. All yoga levels welcome - please notify us in advance of any injuries.
Suggested donation for members: $5 per class to the Adat Shalom Social Action Fund. Fee for visitors and friends: $10 per class.
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Achrei Oneg - November 11th
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Coping with Aging Relatives at 12:30 PM in the Library
Are you worried about your parent(s) or other relative(s)? Are they having trouble with driving? Are you concerned about their living situation? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Don't know where to turn? Join us for emotional and spiritual support and the opportunity to share your concerns, and learn from others who are experiencing similar challenges.
These are drop-in sessions; you need not have attended before.
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Drumming Chug
at 1:00 PM in Classroom 12
Come find your spiritual center through rhythm. Bring your own drum or something to bang on and with.
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Sunday, November 12th
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Volunteer for brunch at Shepherd's Table! Sunday, from 9:30-11:30 AM
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A Story Through Chumash with Jennifer Raskas
at 10:00 AM in the Library
There are so many stories throughout the Five Books of Moses, but how do these stories relate to each other? What do they tell us about the mission of the Jewish people? Is there a narrative thread that connects the five books of Chumash together?
Click here to learn more.
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Hurricane Relief Concert for Puerto Rico
at 3:00 PM in the Sanctuary
Interfaith Concert
featuring Jessica Stecklein, Soprano and Friends performing Operatic arias and Art songs. Click here to purchase tickets.
Co-Sponsored by Adat Shalom, Hermon Presbyterian Congregation, and Opera International
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| In the Community |
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Thursday, November 9th - Montgomery County Parents Primer
Responding to Anti-Semitism, White Supremacy, and Xenophobia in our Schools at
7:00 PM at the Bender JCC in Rockville (6125 Montrose Road)
Hear from a Montgomery County Public School official and other community experts about ways you can help to maintain the physical, mental, and spiritual health of families in the face of anti-Semitism, white supremacy, and xenophobia.
JCRC staff will also provide an update on the proposed school calendar changes.
Moderated by our own Guila Franklin Siegel!
Click here to sign up.
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Sunday, November 12th - RRC Day of Learning
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ATTENTION 11 TH AND 12 GRADERS!
Discover Portland's Tivnu Gap Year, Meet Founder Steve Eisenbach-Budner / November 13 & 16
Tivnu Gap Year
participants connect Jewish life and social justice through individualized internships at grassroots organizations, discover the Pacific Northwest, and create a pluralistic Jewish home together in beautiful Portland, Oregon.
- Meet Tivnu's Founding Executive Director Steve Eisenbach-Budner and the family of a recent participant at an open house in Pikesville (Baltimore), MD on Monday, November 13 from 7:30-9:00 pm. Facebook event For address, RSVP to Steve@Tivnu.org or on Facebook
- Or meet Steve and the family of a recent participant at an open house in Potomac, MD on Thursday, November 16 from 7:30-9:00 pm. Facebook event For address, RSVP to Steve@Tivnu.org or on Facebook
Wednesday, November 15th at 6:30 PM
Jewish Gap Year Fair at Charles E. Smith JDS
Learn about Jewish programs geared toward - service learning, continuing your academic journey, exploring your Jewish faith, and more.
Click here to RSVP.
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| Volunteers Make It Happen! |
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Need help with...
 ...Membership, scheduling a meeting/program or rental?
...B'nai Mitzvah, Clergy or Pastoral Care Questions?
...Torah School, Youth Programs Registration, membership update or IT questions?
Contact:
Marcie Wilson, 301-767-3333 x101
...Membership and adjustments or other questions?
Contact: Executive Director,
Marla Cohen, 301-767-3333 x107
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Life Cycle
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Celebrating a birth, wedding, or other simcha? Please let us know about it! Contact our Office Administrator, Sarah Wesson, at
officeadmin@adatshalom.net.
If you have a death in the family or other life cycle emergency, please contact one of the co-chairs of the Adat Shalom Life Cycle Committee:
Shelley Rudick: 301-928-5990
Victor Rezmovic: 301-983-2398
Camilla Day: 301-309-0066
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Have a submission for Ma Chadash?
Send it the week before on Monday (10 days in advance) to be sure it's included!
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