It’s election season, and all members of Tikvat Israel are encouraged to participate in the democratic process to elect the synagogue’s next set of leaders. Up for grabs is the congregation’s presidency plus three vice presidencies, treasurer, recording secretary and financial secretary. A half dozen berths on the synagogue’s board of directors also must be Continue Reading »
Twenty-five Women’s Network members met for a “get to know the women of TI” event hosted by long-time member Janice Balin on Sunday, Oct. 30, at her home in Rockville. In addition to sharing a delicious lunch together, the participants broke into small groups for an ice-breaker game designed to help members get to know Continue Reading »
Rabbi Benjamin Shull and Rabbi Uri Topolosky of Beth Joshua Congregation will teach the core courses of the Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning beginning Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Tikvat Israel. The first year of the two-year Melton core curriculum will be offered in 2016-17 at TI, taught back to back by the two rabbis Continue Reading »
A monthly support group titled “Good Grief – A Journey Together” will be conducted by Stacy Lang at Tikvat Israel. The monthly series, which commences on Thurs., Nov. 3, is intended to serve those who are coping with loss. Topics will cover normal grief reactions, complicated grief, Jewish traditions around mourning, meditation and guided imagery Continue Reading »
After a break for the summer and High Holidays the Women’s Network book club reunited. Tikvat Israel congregant Sara Harris led a discussion of “Washing the Dead,” by DC writer Michelle Branfman, at the first gathering of 5777 of the Women’s Network book club Oct. 19. The Women’s Network will meet every other month. They meet next on Dec. 14 to Continue Reading »
Two Tikvat Israel members who have contributed for decades to the religious and cultural life of the synagogue have been selected as the 5777 Chattan Torah and Kallat Bereshit with public recognition on Simchat Torah. The husband-wife pair of Jim and Maxine Perlmutter, volunteers in major aspects of synagogue life, will be honored with special Continue Reading »
A dedicated group of volunteers, led by Alan Apter, came armed with ladders, screwdrivers and mallets to build Tikvat Israel’s back-patio sukkah on Sunday, Oct. 9. Apter’s construction helpers were Warren Berger, Rod Matheson, David Jenkins, Neil Kram, Jonathon Solomon, Amy and Dan Matathias, Josh Pollack, Harley Liebenson, Freddie Pleet, and Sandra Schwartz. TI community Continue Reading »
A Jewish educator with work experiences at synagogues in the Washington area and California has been named director of education and youth programming at Tikvat Israel. Luisa C. Moss, a resident of Washington, D.C., joined the synagogue staff in September. In her role, she will lead the religious school for the synagogue’s school-age youth and Continue Reading »
Rabbi Benjamin Shull was joined by 20 congregants on Monday, Sept. 19, for what he called “an annual spiritual checkup.” Monday was the first of a two-part workshop on examining and treating our spiritual health. This was just in time for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The group used modern and ancient techniques to do Continue Reading »
Although illness prevented singer Diana Jones from performing at the Sept. 18 Focus Concert at TI, the 40 who attended received a special treat in her place. Along with performer David Glaser, four game fill-in performers, Allison Shapira, Caroline Cotter, Michael Howard, and Harris Amster, ensured an enjoyable show of folk/Americana music. Shapira Continue Reading »
