Israel Presents concluded its two-night celebration of Israeli films with a showing of Eytan Fox’s “Cupcakes.” This comedic story of six very different friends who come together to compete in a European song competition entertained an audience of more than 125 viewers at Tikvat Israel. Friendships develop among neighbors living in the same apartment complex Continue Reading »
“True Stories” Storytelling show returns to Tikvat Israel for a third season. The previous two shows were extremely well received, and February’s program will again showcase some of the best storytellers in the Washington area and beyond. “True Stories,” A joint effort of Tikvat Israel and the Hopeful Communicators Toastmasters Club with support from Continue Reading »
The Tikvat Israel men’s basketball team earned its first victory of 2016 in the Montgomery County synagogue basketball league, defeating Beth Sholom, 52 – 46, in double overtime on Sunday, Jan. 31. Leor Newman was the leading scorer and Rabbi Benjamin Shull added two buckets for TI, which has a 1-2 won-loss record with four Continue Reading »
More than 100 people attended a screening of the Israeli film “The Farewell Party” at Tikvat Israel on Jan. 30. Laughter and tears were both part of the response to this witty and touching film that explored friendship, assisted suicide and knowing when to say goodbye. After the film participants grabbed a nosh and discussed the film Continue Reading »
The TI board of directors welcomes congregants to attend the January board meeting, which has been rescheduled until 8 p.m. on Monday (Feb. 1) because of the heavy snow this past week. Melanie Grishman will preside over the meeting. Meeting Agenda: Call to order Approval of Consent Agenda: Minutes -atttached, Rabbi’s drash and report Minyan Continue Reading »
Inclusion Shabbat is on January 30 this year, with guest speakers, TI members Judy Waldman and her daughter Carrie. As with every year, TI acknowledges and celebrates Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month. The mission of Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month is “to unite Jewish communities worldwide to raise awareness and champion the rights of Continue Reading »
It’s that time of year… In the event of inclement weather, decisions about cancellations, delays and postponements will be made expeditiously and, first and foremost, with the safety of all the members of our community in mind. To the extent possible, updates will be communicated via Constant Contact and on our Shmooze and News online Continue Reading »
About 50 people, many in their sleepwear, gathered on Saturday, January 9 to enjoy Pajama Havdalah. The crowd sang with Cantor Helzner and learned with Rabbi Shull. The kids then used the candles, kiddish cups and besamin boxes that they made for the ceremony. The evening was capped off with Michelle Sobel reading a bedtime Continue Reading »
Rabbi Benjamin Shull was formally installed as Tikvat Israel’s Rabbi on November 1, 2015. Rabbi Shull requested that 10 percent of all sponsorship funds raised for his installation be donated to the Jewish National Fund Israel Tree Planting Center. One Garden of 100 trees and two Orchards of 10 trees each were planted in Israel Continue Reading »
Five members of Tikvat Israel who were elected in December to the synagogue’s board of directors will be formally installed by the clergy during Shabbat morning services on Jan. 16. Two of the five are board newcomers — Michael Amster and Rabbi Alana Suskin. The other three who will serve two-year terms are incumbents who Continue Reading »
