Celebrate Our 30th Anniverary With Us
- Support Our Year of Celebration
- 30th Anniversary Kickoff
- Events Schedule
Shaare Torah Turns 30!
Join us for a year of activities and celebrations in honor of our 30th Anniversary
We kick off the year long celebration with a celebratory Shabbat followed by the Installation of Rabbi David B. Helfand.
Friday, January 30 – Sunday, February 1.
Be on the lookout for more information and sign up links for all of our events.
Join Us at an Event!
30th Anniversary Kickoff Shabbat
Friday, January 30 -
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Kabbalat Shabbat & Community Dinner
Friday, January 30th
6:00 PM
Lively Kabbalat Shabbat service followed by a special 30th Anniversary Shabbat dinner, catered by David Chu.
Shabbat Morning Services & 30th Anniversary Celebration Kiddush
Saturday, January 31st
9:30 AM
Celebrate 30 years of community, prayer and togetherness – with a special Kiddush to mark this milestone.
The Installation of Rabbi David B. Helfand
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Family Installation and Celebration
Sunday, February 1st
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
ECC, Nesiyah, and all families with school aged children are invited to officially welcome and celebrate Rabbi David as our new rabbi.
Ceremonial Installation of Rabbi David Helfand
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Join us for a meaningful and joy-filled ceremony as we formally install Rabbi David B. Helfand as the spiritual leader of Shaare Torah. Festive reception will follow the ceremony.
Kiddush Cup and Mini-Golf Tournament Weekend
Saturday, February 28 -
Sunday, March 1, 2026
8th Annual Kiddush Cup
Saturday, February 28
8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Adults Only Mini-Golf. Appetizers and Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) included.
16th Annual Mini-Golf Tournament
Sunday, March 1
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Bring the kids and enjoy a round of mini golf. The perfect way to shake off the winter blues! Admission is free with a suggested donation of $18 per family gratefully accepted. Invite your friends and make it a fun day out. We can’t wait to see you there!
Mitzvah Day
Sunday, March 22, 2026
In partnership with Shaare Torah’s Social Action Committee. Join us for a day filled with giving back to our community and embracing the spirit of togetherness alongside our family & friends. Let’s make a difference together as one Kehilah (community).
Yom Ha’atzmaut - Celebrating Israel
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
On Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day) we will come together for a joyful evening designed for all ages and all kinds of families — a true celebration of Israel’s independence and our shared connections to it.
Summer Send-Off BBQ and Annual Congregational Meeting
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Family Learning Shabbaton Weekend
Friday, November 6 -
Sunday, November 8
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301-869-9842 | info@shaaretorah.org
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