Gloria: A Life is more than a play - it's a celebration of human connection. Five decades after Gloria Steinem began raising her voice and championing the voices of others, her call for equality is as urgent as ever. Theater J is located at 1529 16th Street NW, Washington, DC. We have a limited number of Continue Reading »
As we prepare for Passover, join Dr. Kulp, visiting scholar and Rosh Yeshiva of the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem, as he shares a fascinating lecture and visual presentation including medieval manuscripts of the Haggadah, the ancient text that is the basis for the ritual of the Passover seder. All are welcome! Register here
Come join Abraham, our shaliach, in learning how to make hummus and creating your own interpretation. We will also learn a little about Pesach in Israel. Come hang out with friends and eat some good food before Pesach and spring break! Registration is open here: https://shaaretorah.shulcloud.com/event/middle-school-pre-pesach-hummus-contest.html#
Join Morah Allison Colker for our monthly Tot Shabbat gathering! Please come and bring a friend! It's a casual gathering for families with children 5 and under. We sing songs and prayers, read a Shabbat book, and have grape juice and challah. Families often stay and play on the STECC playground afterward. It's a great opportunity for parents to socialize!
Join us for a morning minyan & siyum for Ta'anit Behorot (Fast of the Firstborn). Accompanying breakfast sponsored by Ryan & Rachael Spiegel. This service will be followed by Chametz burning in the fire pits on the ST lawn. What do we need to let go of to make space for renewal?
Join Club 1409 for the much-awaited social gathering of the decades! Music, fashion, neon, drinks, dessert, and all the fun will be at this event guaranteed to bring you back in time. Click Here to Register
In the midst of Montgomery County’s rise in antisemitic acts, Shaare Torah of Gaithersburg, Maryland, gathers on Sunday, April 16, 2 p.m., to remember and honor those who perished in the Holocaust and those who tried to save them. Keynote speaker Rebecca Erbelding, author of Rescue Board: The Untold Story of America's Efforts to Save Continue Reading »
Come join our Rabbis for a deep dive into Torah texts and current events. In person, and on Zoom
Over the past five months the Safety & Security Committee has been actively working with our Federal, State, and local partners to strengthen the safety and security of Shaare Torah. You may have noticed a more visible safety and security presence during the high holidays or modifications to our Shabbat service procedures. While we have not received any specific Continue Reading »
Come join our Rabbis for a deep dive into Torah texts and current events. In person, and on Zoom
One of the core values of our Shaare Torah community is that our Rabbis and loving community are present for all Shaare Torah members during times of great joy (e.g., birth), sadness (e.g. the loss of a loved one), transition (e.g., divorce), and healing (e.g., illness or injury). We'd like your help in living these values. Continue Reading »
Come join us in celebrating! Registration is open here. If you are interested in volunteering for the event and helping create it register here.
the Israel focused Chavura is starting it's programs right after the 75th independence celebration. Join us to watch the Efraim Kishon classic Israeli film Sallah Shabati and for a short discussion after the film. enjoy popcorn and good company, share your thoughts about the film and discuss different topics regarding Israel's history and current events. Continue Reading »
Joining us will be Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, of the Abayudaya community in Uganda. Rabbi Gershom will share with us the story of the fascinating history, meaningful experience, and critical needs of the Abayudaya Jews in Uganda. He will also teach us some of the special melodies of their Kabbalat Shabbat service. 6:30 PM - Candle Continue Reading »
Join us for a bonfire night, with s'mores, music, community and optional learning.
Come join our Rabbis for a deep dive into Torah texts and current events. In person, and on Zoom
Over the past five months the Safety & Security Committee has been actively working with our Federal, State, and local partners to strengthen the safety and security of Shaare Torah. You may have noticed a more visible safety and security presence during the high holidays or modifications to our Shabbat service procedures. While we have not received any specific Continue Reading »
Please join us for Kabbalat Shabbat services and oneg, Friday, May 5th at 7:00 PM. During the service, our 3rd graders will be receiving their Siddur in a special ceremony called Chagigat HaSiddur. Each grade will be leading a special blessing during the service as well. We look forward to welcoming Shabbat with you! RSVP Continue Reading »
It is always wonderful to celebrate adolescent coming of age for our children at Shaare Torah. We know that our families have very diverse understandings of their own Jewish priorities, as well as what they hope the Bar/Bat/B’nai Mitzvah experience will look like.
Join Morah Allison Colker for our monthly Tot Shabbat gathering! Please come and bring a friend! It's a casual gathering for families with children 5 and under. We sing songs and prayers, read a Shabbat book, and have grape juice and challah. Families often stay and play on the STECC playground afterward. It's a great opportunity for parents to socialize!
