Join us for our live and virtual events
Join us for High Holy Days at Temple Shalom
We look forward to spending the High Holy Days with you.
In Person and Virtual Events
All members and their guests are welcome.
REGISTRATION AND HEALTH AND SAFETY - We are working diligently to keep everyone as safe as possible, and know how many are attending for the physical set up. As such, registration for those attending in person, which includes an agreement to our health and safety protocols, is required each week by 2:00 pm on Friday. Click here to register.
VACCINATION AND MASKS - All individuals eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine must be fully vaccinated to attend in-person events at Temple Shalom. Based on the rising rates of transmission, we are encouraging participants to wear masks while at programs and services Temple Shalom. Masks will be available at the registration table. If you need to use the restroom indoors, you must be masked regardless of vaccination status.
PHYSICAL CONTACT AND DISTANCING - Some of us want hugs and handshakes, and some of us look forward to saying Shabbat Shalom from a distance. Please take a bracelet from the welcome table when you arrive in-person to indicate "I’m so glad to see you from a distance," or "You can ask me for a hug/handshake." Additionally, when you register you can indicate if you would like distanced or non-distanced seating during service.
Friday, September 17
6:00 pm Erev Shabbat Services (Zoom and In-Person)
Please join us as we light Shabbat candles and unwind from a busy week.
5th-8th graders: This service will count toward your service credit. Register Here
The prayer book for the service is here.
Join via phone: 1-646-558-8656, Meeting ID: 313 248 754
Link to livestream
Saturday, September 18
10:00 am Shabbat Morning Worship and Torah Study (Zoom)
Join us for prayer and study. 5th-8th graders: Service will count toward your service credit.
The prayer book for the service is here.
Join via phone: 1-646-558-8656, Meeting ID: 882 249 464
10:00 am Shabbat Morning Worship & B'nai Mitzvah of Seth Gehl and Benjamin Szekely (Zoom and In-Person)
We will be led in honor of their B'nai Mitzvah. 5th-8th graders: This service will count toward your service credit.
The prayer book for the service is here.
Link to livestream
Sunday, September 19
9:00 am Community Kickoff (In-Person)
A Temple-wide day for ALL AGES! JeWitches, Taste of Adult Hebrew, Ultimate Gaga Tournaments, Religious School Class Meetups and Much More.
Click Here for a Schedule of the Day.
Click Here for Program Descriptions.
Lunch following the morning session co-sponsored by the Brotherhood and Sisterhood!
7:00 pm Renaissance Event: Julius Rosenwald: Funding the Who’s Who of Black America! (Zoom)
A lecture by Mr. Ralph Buglass, of the Montgomery History Speakers Bureau, noted historian and lecturer at John’s Hopkins and American Universities. All Are Welcome!
Monday, September 20
6:00 pm Erev Sukkot (Zoom and In-Person) Register Here
Tuesday, September 21
10:00 am Community Sukkot Festival Services at Temple Emanuel, 10101 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895-3803 (Zoom and In-Person)
Wednesday, September 22
We gather at 7:45 am for social and community time. The morning minyan (prayer service) begins at 8:00 am.
Join us via phone: 1-646-558-8656, Meeting ID: 835 401 473
Thursday, September 16
10:30 am News and Views (Zoom)
Group discussion of current news issues, providing an opportunity to explore topics for thoughtful discussion.