Saturday, May 11, 2024, 7:45 pm This year’s observances of Yom HaZikaron (Israel Remembrance Day) and Yom HaAtzmaut (Israel Independance Day) will be with heavy hearts. Since Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, nearly 2,000 Israeli civilians and soldiers have been killed and there are still 132 hostages being held in Gaza. In addition, thousands Continue Reading »
Dear Friends, Shavua tov -what a difference a week makes! Thankfully, Israel and its allies successfully thwarted Iran’s attack last Saturday night and, following Israel’s limited retaliatory response, the threat of direct conflict between Iran and Israel seems to be waning. My dad made it home safely and Abbey’s parents made it here safely, delayed Continue Reading »
Dear Friends, Shavua tov -what a difference a week makes! Thankfully, Israel and its allies successfully thwarted Iran’s attack last Saturday night and, following Israel’s limited retaliatory response, the threat of direct conflict between Iran and Israel seems to be waning. My dad made it home safely and Abbey’s parents made it here safely, delayed Continue Reading »
TI welcomes Trio Sefardi, a northern-Virginia based ensemble, for a concert in honor of former TI President, Warren Berger, and his years of dedication to the congregation. Click here to read more about Trio Sefardi, purchase tickets and learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
Our religious school, called Netivot, Hebrew for Pathways, aims to develop a community of children and families with the skills, knowledge, and inspiration to be active members of the Jewish community. Our outstanding faculty consists of experienced teachers who have the education and passion for helping Judaism come alive for their students, making our ancient tradition relevant for the lives of Continue Reading »
Registration for Tikvat Israel’s Early Childhood Center is now open for summer 2024 and school year 2024-25. Click here to register. For more information, contact Debbie Unger, Director at .
As we begin preparing for Passover, how good it is to be celebrating together as a community! Below you will find resources to help you prepare for the holiday, as well as our full service schedule. We will also post any updates here, so check back as the Seder approaches. This year Tikvat Israel will Continue Reading »
The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) will be commemorating the Holocaust with a virtual event. Rabbi Israel will be giving the opening dvar Torah and Cantor Helzner and Manny Helzner will be performing the Partisan Song. Registration is required. Click here to register and to see the full program.
In time for Yom HaShoah, we’ve rescheduled the film screening of WHO WILL WRITE OUR HISTORY for Sunday, May 5 at 7:00pm (Congregation Har Shalom, 11510 Falls Road, Potomac). Following the film, we’ll host an in-person discussion with the writer/producer/director, Roberta Grossman. Refreshments will be provided. Click here to register.
As Jews one of the ways we understand the world and each other is through examining sacred text. We then take what we’ve learned and bring it into our lives through our actions. Together we will look at midrash written by women, discuss the differences (perceived or read) between the feminine and masculine perspectives. And Continue Reading »
