Announcements

NURSERY SCHOOL APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR!
For more information about any of our programs, or to schedule a tour of the school, please contact Pam Gorin at 301-868-9842, ext 113 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Click here for the Application forms!

TRAVEL TO ISRAEL WITH SHAARE TORAH
We have a group planning to travel to Israel, departing on our around June 27. We'll travel the "length and breadth of the land," seeing the sights, meeting the people, and experiencing the special and holy qualities of the Land of Israel together with Rabbi Blumenthal. For those needing more time to plan, we're also considering a separate trip in 2011. If you are interested, contact Rabbi Jacob or Jamie Hamelburg.

"PODVURAH"
The Shaare Torah Adult Ed group has formed an interactive online group todiscuss jewish learning. It is a Yahoo! Group called "Podvurah". Podvurah is a combination of the words "Podcast" and Chavurah" (community). We hope to have discussions of podcasts and other media related to jewish history, torah and related topics. The group is just getting started and we're open to all who are interested to join. You'll need a Yahoo ID to join the group. You can access the group here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/podvurah/

Can you offer a ride?
Occasionally there are folks in our community who need a ride to the synagogue on Shabbat, or during the week to a medical appointment or other need. If you would be interested in providing assistance or if you know someone in need of assistance, please contact Elissa Ehrenstein at 301-540-0771 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Need Financial Help?
If you or someone you know is in financial distress due to the current difficult economic conditions, the Jewish community is set up to help out. Call the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington's "Warm Line" at 866-950-4AID (4243) for confidential assistance finding resources and financial assistance. Don't wait for things to get even worse call now so our community can be of help.

Do you have a passion for Social Action?
V‚ahavta L‚ray‚akha kamokha („Love Your Neighbor As Yourself‰) Concise but powerful in its message, this phrase from the Torah embodies the heart of Shaare Torah‚s Social Action Committee. The Committee helps others in our local community, Israel and the world around us by running food drives, repairing homes, cleaning lakes and streams, and conducting a host of other activities. We are looking for new members and volunteers with energy, ideas and helping hands. If you are interested in joining the Social Action Committee, please contact Tracey Alalouf at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Loren Rodwin at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Donate Your Items To Our eBay Fundraiser!
Help raise funds for Shaare Torah by donating your items to our eBay Fundraiser! Simply bring items you would like to donate to the iSold It Store located at 12101 Darnestown Road, Gaithersburg. Be sure to specify our organization as the beneficiary of the auction when you check your items in. iSold It will handle the rest. When your item sells, iSold It will mail Shaare Torah a check! For more information, go to www.isolditmd.comhttp://www.isolditmd.com or the Fundraising page at http://877isoldit.com/index.php/How-It-Works/fundraising-services.html

The Hesed Committee is there for you!
The Hesed Committee is there for you! Kindhearted members of the Hesed Committee stand ready to do a mitzvah or deed of kindness to serve our congregation, in times of great joy, challenge or sorrow. Shaare Torah is proudly reflected through this wonderful committee. If you know of a member in the congregation in need of Hesed or would like to lend a helping hand or provide a listening ear to our families, please contact Elissa Ehrenstein (301) 540-0771 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to see how you can join. No monthly meetings.

Scrip
Scrip: Please support the synagogue by shopping at Giant, Shalom, and Kosher Mart with SCRIP. Without spending any additional money, you can help Shaare Torah! Smaller increments of $10, $20, and $25 are now available for gift-giving for housekeepers, babysitters, mail carriers, teachers, bus drivers, and others. If you have any questions, or want to buy scrip, please contact Edith Calem ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ), Rebecca Prigal ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ), or Judith Bernstein ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

eSCRIP
eSCRIP: The Scrip program is easier than ever with eSCRIP. Yes, you can get Shaare Torah free money. All you have to do is go to escrip.com and register your credit or debit cards and your Safeway card and designate Shaare Torah as the beneficiary. Go to www.escrip.com. Our group number is 152234906. If you have already signed up please renew your membership by November 1.

Need Some Extra Support? Contact our JSSA Social Worker
Our new social worker for the coming program year is Susie Rosloff and she can be reached at 301-610-8329 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Congregants can contact Susie at any time for various kinds of support personal, couples or family counseling, questions about resources for elder caregiving, learning or developmental issues, or any other question. Susie is waiting for your call!

Shaare Torah Goes A Cappella!
Do you love to sing, harmonize, or beat box? Are you looking for a place to put your vocal talents to good use? Help us start Shaare Torah's first ever adult a cappella group! We're looking for all voice parts (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass). We look forward to singing with you! Contact Matt Ratz at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (301) 646-6951.