Please note on June 14, the normal Shabbat Morning worship at 10:00am and the Torah Study at 11:00am will flip due to a baby naming with a lunch following. Starting on June 20, Friday evening services will begin at 6:00pm. | | 5th-7th graders: These services count toward your service credit! | |
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Special Film Screening & Discussion: October 8
Thursday, June 5 from 7:00pm-10:00pm
Congregation Har Shalom, 11510 Falls Road, Potomac
Join us for a screening of the film, October 8 followed by a discussion and Q&A session with Dr. Jonathan Schanzer from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (one of the scholars who appears in the film).
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Sunday, June 8 at 5:30pm
Seasons 52, 11414 Rockville, North Bethesda
Join friends for Renaissance Dinner to celebrate the end of the year.
Cost: $53 per person

Includes: Famous flatbread appetizers, yummy entrees, desserts,
coffee, tea or soft drinks. Cash bar available for wine and cocktails. If you have any questions, please email renaissance@templeshalom.net.
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Tuesday, June 10 from
7:30pm-10:00pm
Please join us for this year’s Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 10 at 7:00pm at Temple Shalom or use this link to join by Zoom.
Schedule:
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Pre-meeting nosh and kibbitz will start at 7:00pm.
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At 7:30pm, we will have a Special Meeting to vote on the Board of Trustees' vote to extend the term of service of Senior Rabbi Rachel Ackerman. Please see more information here.
The Annual Meeting will begin promptly at 7:45pm.
All members who are: (i) at least 18 years of age or who have been confirmed or graduated from 10th grade of the religious school and (ii) who are part of a membership unit in good standing, are entitled to vote individually.
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Wednesday, June 11 from 4:00pm-5:00pm
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Morning Minyan
Wednesdays
8:00am (Hybrid)
Lay-led prayer service followed by social time with bagels. Link will be sent with registration confirmation.
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News and Views
Thursdays
10:30am (Zoom)
Group discussion of current news issues, to explore topics for thoughtful discussion. Send email to receive the Zoom link.
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The Struggle for Democracy in Israel and the US: A Joint Path Forward
With Israeli Journalist Tal Shalev and J Street Chief Policy Office Ilan Goldenberg
Thursday, June 12 from 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tal Shalev is the chief political correspondent and analyst for Walla! News, one of Israel's largest websites that provides independent breaking news and analysis 24 hours a day. She covers Israel's prime minister, government, parliament and political developments. Tal has over 15 years of an extremely varied and rich career in journalism, including at Israel’s Haaretz daily newspaper and i24 News, and regularly appears on TV and radio, providing commentary and analysis.
Speakers followed by light refreshments. Free and open to the public.
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Saturday, June 14 at 8:00pm
Give A Hoot Comedy Club (16143 Shady Grove Road, Gaithersburg)
Brotherhood Sponsored Comedy Night at the Give a Hoot Comedy Club to raise funds for the Levinsohn-Feinberg Youth Educational Program Fund For Camp Scholarships.
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Saturday, June 14 from 10:00am-12:00pm
On June 14, the normal Shabbat Morning worship at 10:00am and the Torah Study at 11:00am will flip due to a baby naming with a lunch following.
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Membership Renewal
Every year, our membership renewal demonstrates how important this community is to each of us and our commitment to take ownership over our future. Our dues pledge is a statement. We know a Jewish community such as ours depends on each of our members. That the continued existence of our community has value, not just for us, but for everyone else as well.
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Friday, May 16 - Sunday, January 4
Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum 575 3rd Street, NW Washington, DC
The Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum explores a turbulent century of celebration, activism and change in the nation’s capital. Immerse yourself in historical and contemporary photography, artifacts and oral histories. Learn about legal milestones, far-ranging protests, vibrant cultural life and change in religious spaces. The exhibition will open in time for Washington, DC’s observation of its 50th Capital Pride celebration and as the city hosts World Pride for the first time, offering an unprecedented opportunity to infuse Pride with local Jewish history.
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Monday, June 2 from 10:00am-12:00pm
10101 Connecticut Ave, Kensington, MD
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Food for Nourishment
Food for Nourishment provides vegetarian meals to all who seek them in our community. Whether you are living with food insecurity, journeying through an illness, need support as you care for yourself or a loved one, or are simply having a difficult day and could use one less meal to worry about preparing, these meals, prepared with love, are intended for you. Meals are absolutely free and are for you to help yourselves, no questions asked. Meals are found on the top shelf of the kitchen freezer and will regularly be replenished, so please do not worry if the stock is running low.
Email michaeldelong94@gmail.com with any questions and if you would like to contribute food or resources for this project.
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On the first Monday night of each month, five-to-seven Temple Shalom volunteers help serve dinner from 5:00pm-7:30pm. For questions contact Vickie Rocha.
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Empty Shabbat Table
Ongoing
In DC, a non-political, non-partisan volunteer group sets a Shabbat table every Friday with an empty seat for each hostage, showing solidarity and keeping their plight in focus. The group operates independently, without organizational affiliation and does not offer recognition or logo placement for donations of time or products.
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J-Caring Community Support Line
Call 703-J-CARING or (703) 522-7464 Monday through Friday, from 9:00am to 5:00pm, to connect you to a J-Caring provider who will provide referrals and connections to community resources to help address your needs.
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The Spring 2025 Shofar newsletter is here!
Read messages from our clergy and other leadership, congratulate families with joyous milestones and welcome new members. Keep track of upcoming events, worship services and adult education. Remember those with an upcoming yahrzeit. See who sustains us, how you might contribute and the many ways our congregation comes together as a community in support of each other.
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