Rabbi Salomon Gruenwald

Hazzan Sally Heckelman


October 24, 2026 | 13 Cheshvan 5787

Shabbat

Congregational Potluck followed by Shabbat Live

Friday at 6:00pm, services begin at 7:00pm

Click here to join by Zoom


Shabbat Morning Service

Saturday at 9:15am

We warmly invite you to join us for Shabbat Morning Services—whether in person or on Zoom as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary.


Sunday Morning Minyan In Person

Sundays at 9:00am

Join our weekly morning minyan. We will be in person when KSTT is in session.

Click here to join Zoom. KSTT Dates.

 

Highlights from Gan Kol Shalom



As the weather starts to cool down, it's the perfect time for a warm cup of tea! The children enjoyed preparing their own tea, practicing pouring, mixing, and serving. Such a simple and cozy way to enjoy the season as part of a grace and courtesy lesson. 


This week, our Director Carla Goldstein was interviewed by the Washington Jewish Week. Kol HaKovod - we are so proud!

 
 

Upcoming Events

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Lech L'cha Shabbat- Kol Shalom's 25th Anniversary Shabbat

Friday, October 23 at 6:00pm

Click here to sign up for the Potluck


  • Shabbat morning services led by Rabbi Maltzman and Hazzan Sally Heckelman followed by special kiddush

Saturday, October 24, 9:15am

Sunday, October 25 10:00am - 3:00pm

Children's hands-on art activity from 10:00-11:30am. 

Tell your friends!


Browse and purchase books and art including paintings, sculpture, drawings, ceramics, blown glass, photography, fiber art, jewelry and more. As you walk around through our art show, meet Kol Shalom's talented artists and authors. Buy delicious home baked goods by Kol Shalom members. Other highlights include a Silent Auction and Kids Art Space with Gan Kol Shalom and Red Panda Art Studio from 10am-11:30am. For more information, please contact Sally Heckelman sally@kolshalom.com.

Saturday, October 31, 9:15am


October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Kol Shalom has designated this Shabbat to heighten awareness of intimate partner violence (IPV).  Amanda Chorowski, JCADA's executive director will address the congregation. 

Coming in November


Friday, November 6, 2026

Click here to sign up as a host or guest


Sunday, November 8 at 10:30am

1200 East West Highway

Please RSVP Here if you plan to attend


Everything you need to know about cataracts

Sunday, November 15 at 10:00am


2nd Annual Gail Letzter Cultural Arts Weekend - November 20-22, 2026


Friday, November 20 at 6:00pm

Register Here


Saturday, November 21, 7:30pm

RSVP Here


  • Pop Up Choir

Sunday, November 22 at 10:00am

RSVP Here


Ongoing Events






Volunteer Corner


Please find new volunteer opportunities below:


  • Seeking volunteers to host fellow Kol Shalom members at our Shabbat Across Kol Shalom on November 6. Use this link to register to be a host.









Mazel Tov


Congratulations to Cheryl Hepfer for being named a 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Law Lawyer!


Lawdragon is a leading legal media, content, and networking company that has published guides recognizing top U.S. legal professionals since 2005. Its selections are based on a rigorous process that combines submissions, peer nominations, independent research, and editorial review.

 

Friday Night Candle Lighting: 6:00 PM


Havdalah: 6:57 PM


October Yahrzeits and Upcoming Birthdays and Anniversaries

Parshat Lech L'cha


Torah Readings: Gen. 13:1-14:13 (Pages 74-79)

Maftir: Gen. 17:24-27 (Page 93)

Haftarah: Isaiah 40:27-41:16 (Page 95)


Officiant: Rabbi Jonathan Z. Maltzman

P'sukay D'zimrah: Howard Shapiro

Shacharit/Torah Service: Hazzan Sally Heckelman

Gabbai : Howard Shapiro

Torah Readers: Rabbi Jonathan Z. Maltzman, Marc Lieber, Andy Sheldon, Gabe Leifman, Michael Goldman

Haftarah Reader: Janet Goldman

Sermon: Rabbi Jonathan Z. Maltzman

Lechi Lach: Hazzan Sally Heckelman

Limerick: Ken Eckmann

Mussaf: Hazzan Sally Heckelman

The 25th Anniversary Kiddush is sponsored by

The Board of Trustees

Howard Weiss and Susan Stolov Weiss

Sandy and Scott Katzman

Marc and Daniella Friedman


Mary and Frank Pastor, in celebration of their 44th Wedding Anniversary


Cheryl and Ken Hepfer, in appreciation of Roni Septoff and Samantha Greenwald for all they do behind the scenes


Shula and Alan Elsner, in memory of Nitsan Ayali, beloved daughter of

Sigal Ayali


Divrei Torah Recordings

Save the Dates




  • Havdalah and Chanukah Celebration and Rabbi Gruenwald's Installation, December 5, 2026, 5:00pm


  • 25th Anniversary Celebration, May 23, 2027



 

Contact Us

Rabbi Salomon Gruenwald

Rabbi Emeritus, Rabbi Jonathan Z. Maltzman

Hazzan Sally Heckelman

Executive Director, Roni Septoff

Director of Gan Kol Shalom, Carla Goldstein

Hebrew Education Coordinator, Racheli Sharon

Administration and Communications Coordinator, Samantha Greenwald

9110 Darnestown Road Rockville, MD 20850  

(T) 301-309-9110



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