What’s Happening

Shepherd’s Table: Dec. 29

Posted on October 30, 2025

Eleven volunteers are needed on Monday, December 29th, to help serve dinner at Shepherd’s Table, including setting-up beforehand and clean-up afterward. If you would like to volunteer, please register and sign up below with Shepherd’s Table by December 21. For more information, please contact Stuart Turkewitz at .  

Guest Shabbat Speaker Micah Cowan: Jan. 10

Posted on October 29, 2025

Micah Cowan, a fifth-year Rabbinical student at the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), will speak about his experiences at JTS. Micah grew up in Rockville, became a bar mitzvah at Tikvat Israel and his family are longtime members of Tikvat Israel. We hope you will join us for this special opportunity to learn about JTS from Continue Reading »

Men’s Club Brunch: Jan. 11

Posted on October 28, 2025

Washington Nationals Broadcaster to Address Men’s Club Tikvat Israel’s Men’s Club will host Dan Kolko, a TV broadcaster of the Washington Nationals since 2012, at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11 in the social hall. Breakfast fare will be provided. Cost per person is $18. Registration with Joe Miller () is required by Jan. 8. Kolko, who grew Continue Reading »

Babka Bake 2026: Jan. 11

Posted on October 27, 2025

This year Beth will teach us how to make Pumpkin Babka and Apple Cinnamon Babka. Sign up to attend BABKA BAKE 2 on Sunday, Jan. 11 from noon until 4:00 p.m. There is a $10 fee to participate, and you’ll take home your own mini babka. Click here to sign up. 

TI Blood Drive: Jan. 13

Posted on October 26, 2025

The next Tikvat Israel Blood Drive will take place on January 13, 2026 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. Registration required. Click here to register or if you have additional questions, please contact Robbi Cohen.

Guest Sh’lichat Tzibbur – Rochelle Berman: Jan. 17

Posted on October 20, 2025

Tikvat Israel welcomes Rochelle Berman as our guest sh’lichat tzibbur. She is an undergraduate student at the Jewish Theological Seminary and Barnard College. She is a regular ba’alat koreh and sh’lichat tzibur at the Columbia/ Barnard Hillel and other synagogues. She has taught trope, prayer leading skills, and Judaics. She is also the music director of Continue Reading »

SEA Change Announces Upcoming Events

Posted on August 11, 2025

SEA Change Announces Next Opportunities to Participate! “What prevents you from thriving? How should our community respond?”: Dec. 14 TI’s SEA Change equity group wants to know! Share your stories and the issues impacting you and your loved ones at a listening session. Sunday, December 14, 10 – 11:30 am, Tikvat Israel. Session aimed at Continue Reading »

Netivot 2025-26

Posted on May 18, 2025

Netivot is Tikvat Israel’s religious school. We are excited to expand Netivot for the 2025-26 school year to include Kindergarten through Third Grade. We aim to develop a community of children and families with the skills, knowledge, and inspiration to be active members of the Jewish community. Students will meet at Tikvat Israel on Sunday Continue Reading »