Those attending the annual Cantor’s Concert at Tikvat Israel on Dec. 13 contributed food stuffs generously to support the Manna Food Center in Gaithersburg. The bags of various foods were collected inside the lobby of the synagogue prior to the concert. The food drive was conducted by the Social Action Committee.
You can do an important mitzvah right before the Cantor’s concert starts on Sunday, December 13. Please drop a bag of food at our collection table in the synagogue lobby. The Social Action Committee will arranged for the donated food to be delivered to the Manna Food Center. Manna needs the following healthful foods: nut butters; canned Continue Reading »
TI’s Women’s Network Book Group meets to discuss“The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics,” by Daniel James Brown. Join us in the Library at 7:45 pm following evening minyan. Newcomers are always welcome! Mark your calendars for February 17 when we will be discussing “The Continue Reading »
Five berths on the Tikvat Israel Board of Directors must be filled by popular vote in December at a pair of congregational meetings. The half dozen seats on the board — all for two-year terms beginning in January — are held by the following incumbents: Michele Eisenberg, Jay P. Goldman, Kelcey Klass, Rob Kline Continue Reading »
The 11th annual Thanksgiving Sing, the joint celebration of gratitude shared by members of Tikvat Israel and the host Silver Spring Presbyterian Church, carried an added yearning this year for social justice. The 90-minute affair, full of ecumenical songs for the season, poetry, handbells, a dulcimer played by the Rev. Currie Burris and joyous songs Continue Reading »
The next FOCUS folk music concert at Tikvat Israel is Sunday, Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m. (after 7:00 minyan, one-half hour earlier than usual). This concert will feature Chuck Brodsky, a storyteller, songwriter, troubadour and modern day bard. With only his acoustic guitar and his voice, he’ll draw you in with genuine, down-to-earth warmth and Continue Reading »
Rabbi Benjamin Shull and Cantor Rochelle Helzner led a fun, lively and meaningful Shabbat experience for families with young children at Tikvat Israel. About 50 people attended the “Shabbat is Special Experience” on Friday evening, Nov. 13. After the service, the families enjoyed a sense of community and a delicious Shabbat dinner. The dinner featured cookies Continue Reading »
The TI board of directors will hold its November meeting at 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 23 in the Flax Library. The agenda is as follows: Consent Agenda Rabbi Shull Israel Sign project – Avy Ashery Kiddish Connections – Louis Leibowitz Rabbi’s Installation funds report Insurance report – Irv Cohen Exec. Director’s Continue Reading »
Join guest Rabbi Elyssa Joy Auster for a peaceful and joyful morning of Shabbat meditation and chanting at Tikvat Israel on Saturday, Nov. 21, in the Flax Library at 10:30 a.m. Rabbi Auster will use song, meditation and Torah study to renew and uplift. This service will run concurrently with the regular sanctuary service. Rabbi Elyssa Continue Reading »
It was a joyful occasion at Tikvat Israel on Sunday (Nov. 1). In the presence of about 240 congregants and guests from the political and spiritual arenas, Rabbi Benjamin Shull was formally installed by the congregation. Opening remarks were given by Melanie Grishman, synagogue president, and the rabbi search committee was recognized for many hours Continue Reading »
