High Holy Days Fund Drive for

Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB)

Support CAFB’s mission to provide healthy food to people struggling with hunger and food insecurity. Your support is needed now more than ever. A recent study shows food insecurity in the region remains at record levels. The pandemic has dramatically impacted the food security of children and of Latino families. CAFB’s distribution of over 70 million meals is a 104% increase over the prior year.

The link to our donations page will be up and running before the holidays.

For more information contact: Michelle Engelmann, at RJH500@aol.com

Hike this Fall with TSWRJ!

Sundays at 9:00 am

Led by Liz Brenner

September 18, October 9;

& November 6—Join us for a docent-led hike with Melanie Choukas Bradley, a naturalist and certified forest therapy guide who leads nature walks in Washington, D.C. and the American West.

No RSVPs necessary.

For more information, contact Liz Brenner at:  lizbrenner67@gmail.com

Did you know that for many years there have been Jews in India?

Join us to visit the Indian Art Collection of

Joyce and Kenneth Robbins at their home.

Ken will illuminate us about the art in the collection that specifically reflects the presence of Jews over the years. Learn about the role Jewish women played in Bollywood. See old ketubot from the prominent Sassoon family. Enjoy some Indian “noshes.” 

Date TBD

Come with TSWRJ to

Hillwood Museum and Gardens

Special Exhibit—Grace of Monaco: Princess in Dior

Join us for a docent-led tour of this special exhibit at one of Washington, DC's most special museums.

Fashion and mementos from the legendary life of Princess Grace of Monaco appear in North America for the first time at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, celebrating her dedicated relationship with haute couturier Christian Dior.

The special exhibition Grace of Monaco: Princess in Dior will explore the longstanding collaboration between Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco, and Marc Bohan, artistic director at Christian Dior, through clothing, accessories, photos, and more, on special loan from the Palace of Monaco.

Date TBD

TSWRJ Play Reading Group

Calling all thespians to organize this great activity.

Our play reading group is finally starting up this Fall in person. 

Bring your ideas and suggestions for how to proceed. Think about what plays would be appropriate. If you have never participated in a play reading group, it is not at all intimidating. Just a group sitting together and taking turns reading lines of different characters.

Experience is most definitely not needed!!! 

Date of meeting TBD.

Reading Women: A Book Group

TSWRJ will kick off this new program with plans to meet and discuss Nina Totenberg’s Dinners with Ruth, A Memoir on the Power of Friendships (Simon & Schuster, September 13, 2022). Program date to be determined following publication. Interested? 

Please contact rita_brickman@verizon.net.

Mah Jongg—Wednesday Evenings, 7:30 pm

We’re gathering again at Temple Sinai on

Wednesday evenings. Join with players of all ages and levels of play.

Contact Helaine Workman for more information.

helaine.workma@gmail.com