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Come join Rodef 2100 (TRS's 20s and 30s community) as we watch Washington Spirit take on Angel City FC on May 18th at Audi Field! Kick-off is at 7:30 PM. Make new friends and join old friends over a cold beverage and what is sure to be an exciting game!
New this year! Fifth Friday Nights (of the month) at TRS will start off with a Shabbat dinner at 6:30 PM, and then continue with a congregational service at 8:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to join for all or some of the evening as we welcome in Shabbat and build community, together. The menu for the evening …
It's summer...so, let's think Mediterranean for our August Fifth Friday Shabbat Dinner! We'll enjoy a menu of Lemon Chicken, Falafel, Lentils, Lemon Rice Pilaf, and Salad. Please email Cookie Mandell, Director of Congregational Engagement, cmandell@templerodefshalom.org, if you have specific dietary restrictions. COST: TRS Adult or Rodef 2100 Members: $20pp Non-Member Guests and Visitors: $25pp All Children, …
Join the Jewish community of Northern Virginia in prayer as, together, we mark one year since the horrors of October 7th. The shared service will take place at Temple Rodef Shalom where we will come together as a community to hear stories of that day, share our grief, and pray together for a better future. …
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Cocktail Reception 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Registration is required for the reception. Registration closes at 10:00 PM on Sun, Oct 20. Simchat Torah Service with Consecration 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Celebrate with us as we restart the reading of the Torah! Simchat Torah services are fun and joyful for people of all ages and …
Concert in Celebration of 50 Years Women in the Cantorate Saturday, February 1, 2025 7:30 PM Our celebration of 50 Years of Women in the Cantorate continues with a concert featuring Cantor Barbara Ostfeld, the first woman in history to be ordained as a Cantor, as well as Cantors Shochet, Michaeli and other area cantors, on …
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A Conversation with Cantor Barbara Ostfeld Sunday, February 2, 2025 10:00 AM Hear from Cantor Barbara Ostfeld about her book Catbird: The Ballad of Barbi Prim, which reflects on her journey to becoming the first female ordained cantor. “The world meets an insightful, opinionated eight-year-old who's already taken a few steps toward becoming a pioneer--but also …
In Ancient times, Tu BiShvat marked the beginning of the agricultural cycle, hence it became known as the Birthday of the Trees. In the Middle Ages, the Kabbalists assigned the fruits of Israel symbolic meanings, creating Tu BiShvat seders. In modern times, Tu BiShvat has become an opportunity to reaffirm the Jewish commitment to cherish …
7:00 PM Megillah According to Mel Brooks Join the TRS Music Department, Music and Performing Arts Committee, and clergy teams as the TRS performers retell the story of Purim. Don’t forget your costume! 8:30 PM Purimpalooza Join us for Purimpalooza – great food, great cocktails, and schmoozing with friends and friends-to-be. Don’t forget to wear …
Following our morning service, we will enjoy a Matzah Brei Brunch together. Enjoy this Passover favorite, fresh fruit, and other yummy food. No need to register for worship services; but registration is required for brunch. Registration closes Wed, Apr 9 at Noon! COST: $10/Temple Member Adult $15/Non-Member Adult $5/Children 12 and under Questions? Contact Cookie Mandell, Director of …
Antisemitism today comes from many sources and presents unique challenges. A panel of Jewish community policy experts, moderated by Rabbi Jeff Saxe, will share their perspectives on how to identify, understand, and discuss antisemitism today, and what we can do to address it. The panel will include: Rabbi David Saperstein, former US Ambassador-at-Large for International …
Join us for an illuminating presentation by renowned scholar Rabbi Dr. Dalia Marx, as we explore how this day of atonement grew into the most powerful and widely observed of all Jewish holy days
