Several dozen Tikvat Israel members, including many youngsters, observed the sixth night of Hanukkah with songs, latkes and candle lighting at a program Dec. 17 organized by the TI Women’s Network. Cantor Rochelle Helzner led the festive singing, Rabbi Ben Shull delivered a brief Hanukkah message replete with his own cartoon drawings and Eine Kline Continue Reading »
Delegate Anne Kaiser, who chairs the Ways and Means Committee in the Maryland House of Delegates, gave three dozen members of Tikvat Israel a preview of what to expect from the state legislature during its three-month session that begins in January. Kaiser, who has been a member of the synagogue since her birth, said she Continue Reading »
Tikvat Israel will host a folk music concert on Sunday, Dec. 3 (minyan at 7 pm) titled a “Duo of Trios,” featuring the groups No Good Sister and Lulu’s Fate. The 7:30 pm show (minyan is at 7 pm) is part of the Focus concert series. In late 2012, a mom, a teacher, and a waitress Continue Reading »
Five teen members of Tikvat Israel’s United Synagogue Youth chapter are planning to participate in the Seaboard Region’s fall convention Nov. 17-19 at Capital Camps in Waynesboro, Pa. Expected attendees are Aviva, Austin, Cheryl, Aviva and Sophia. More than 200 high school students from Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and Washington, D.C., will attend the annual affair.
In recognition of their volunteer leadership of Tikvat Israel’s spiritual and physical presence, Susan and Alan Apter were honored as the 5778 Kallat Bereshit and Chattan Torah, respectively, during Simchat Torah at the synagogue. Literally the “the bride of the beginning” and “groom of the Torah,” the Kallat Bereshit and Chattan Torah honors are given each year to two deserving Tikvat Israel congregants or Continue Reading »
Tikvat Israel’s Women’s Network kicked off the year with a coffee social at Mayorga Organics in Rockville Oct. 22. Nineteen members met at Mayorga for a coffee tasting, a tour of the coffee roasting and packaging facility, and an informative discussion led by Mayorga’s barista Eduardo Choza about how the coffee cherry progresses from seed to bean. The group was invited Continue Reading »
Grammy nominated recording artist Seth Glier and dynamic guitarist Chris Monaghan bring their talents to the stage October 15 at 7:30 pm. Seth Glier is a seasoned singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist who averages over 150 live performances annually. He is known for his passionate live sets and powerful command of both piano and guitar. His music has also Continue Reading »
On Saturday, September 23, 2017, Shabbat Shuva, Cliff Fishman gave the d’var torah. Several congregants asked for a copy of his d’var and we have provided it for your reading pleasure and contemplation. We have published this with Cliff’s permission. Charles Dickens and Imperfect “Teshuvhah” Clifford S. Fishman[1] How many of you have seen the Continue Reading »
Please bring a bag of non-perishable food items to synagogue on Kol Nidre evening (Friday, September 29) for our annual Yom Kippur Manna Food Drive. Your bag will be collected by a volunteer as you enter the synagogue lobby prior to the service. Manna needs the following healthful foods: nut butters; canned tuna or salmon in Continue Reading »
In recognition of their volunteer leadership of Tikvat Israel’s spiritual and physical presence, Susan and Alan Apter will be honored as the 5778 Kallat Bereshit and Chattan Torah, respectively, during Simchat Torah on Friday, Oct. 13, at the synagogue. Their recognition on the holiday includes special aliyot during the Torah service as well as a Continue Reading »
