Matt Nakoa grew up on a small goat farm in Smyrna, NY, and began composing music as a teenager. Following a formative stint as a classical pianist, Matt won scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he studied alongside future Grammy winners St. Vincent and Esperanza Spaulding. After college, Matt toured with his band, Continue Reading »
January 31, 2017 4 Shevat 5777 NEW YORK – The Conservative/Masorti movement of Judaism as represented by its constituent organizations listed below has issued the following statement regarding the executive order President Donald Trump signed on Friday barring many refugees and immigrants from entering the United States: Deeply rooted in our tradition, faith, and values, Continue Reading »
Nearly 200 individuals turned out at Tikvat Israel on the last two Saturday evenings in January to view two recent prize-winning Israeli films, “Zero Motivation” and “Baba Joon.” They were part of the annual Israel Presents program staged by TI’s Adult Education Committee, which is chaired by Sally Kram. Participants enjoyed Israeli-style repast prior to Continue Reading »
More than 80 people came out on a foggy night to view and discuss the Israeli film “Zero Motivation“ Saturday. The award-winning film was written and directed by Israeli-born Talya Lavie. The movie is divided into three different stories about a unit of female Israeli soldiers at a remote desert base. It is a zany, dark, and Continue Reading »
Rabbi Ben Shull and Cantor Rochelle Helzner formally installed the new officers and board members during Shabbat services on Jan. 21. On what they titled a “Shabbat of Hope,” they oversaw the installation of the following, who were elected at a congregational meeting two weeks earlier: Melanie Grishman, president; Warren Berger, vice president for Continue Reading »
More than 100 members of Twinbrook Baptist Church and Tikvat Israel created sandwiches and trays of baked lasagna and filled delivery bags with personal hygiene and household supplies for donation to community members in need during a service project held in TI’s social hall on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The church’s pastor, the Rev. Continue Reading »
The first congregational meeting of 2017 gave Tikvat Israel members a glimpse into the financial state of the synagogue. The Jan. 8 meeting in the sanctuary also served as the forum for the election of officers and board of directors members for the next two years. A summary of other agenda items during the half-hour Continue Reading »
Tikvat Israel is committed to providing up-to-date information on closings, delays, postponements and cancellations due to inclement weather or other emergency situations, which can happen throughout the year. Whenever possible we will notify, by email, all members of any weather-related scheduling changes. You may also call the Tikvat Israel Weatherline at 301-762-7338, ext. 360, for recorded Continue Reading »
The best of recent Israeli cinema will be showcased during the 2017 edition of Israel Presents at Tikvat Israel Congregation on the final two Saturday nights of January. The Adult Education Committee will screen “Zero Motivation” on Jan. 21 and “Baba Joon” on Jan. 28 in the TI sanctuary. The films will be followed by Continue Reading »
Tikvat Israel members have been volunteering their time to help Manna Food Center prepare food packages for Montgomery County residents who are struggling to afford food, housing, and other basic needs. Congregants Art and Marsha Fabel launched the synagogue’s relationship with the non-profit agency several months ago and are coordinating additional volunteer help among congregants. Continue Reading »
