How to Garden with Native Plants (Advanced) February 27, 2025, 7-8:30 p.m. A virtual workshop by experts about caring for native plants and expanding your native garden Join us to learn how to expand your native plant garden at home through the Sacred Grounds Restoring Nature at Home Garden Kit! We are so glad you started Continue Reading »
Interfaith Kabbalat Shabbat Service February 28 at 7:15 PM Join us as we connect with our interfaith neighbors! Shaare Torah is hosting the Route 28 / Quince Orchard Interfaith Team for an Interfaith Friday Night Kabbalat Shabbat Service. This is coordinated by Shaare Torah's Interfaith Committee. For more info about the committee, to join the Continue Reading »
Join Morah Allison Colker for our monthly Tot Shabbat gathering! Please come and bring a friend! It's a casual gathering for families with children 5 and under. We sing songs and prayers, read a Shabbat book, and have grape juice and challah. Families often stay and play on the STECC playground afterward. It's a great opportunity for parents to socialize!
Pre-Pesach Israeli Wine Tasting & Sale Hosted by the ST Jewish Culture Chavurah co-sponsored by the Shaare Torah Men’s Club Featuring Wine Educator, Steve Kerbel Join us for an evening of fine Israeli wines, fascinating stories, and community connection as we prepare for Pesach! Our tasting will feature six exceptional wines—three reds and three whites—sourced Continue Reading »
A congregational meeting for all Shaare Torah members in good standing which will take place in person and on Zoom. If joining by Zoom, be sure to request an absentee ballot by emailing absenteeballotrequest@shaaretorah.org. A virtual ballot will be sent to you. All absentee ballots must be returned by 3:30 PM on March 9th, 2025. Zoom Continue Reading »
Join us for our next bi-monthly Lunch and Learn series on Zoom! Our upcoming session features Omri Paz, the CEO of Vegan Friendly in Israel. Founded in 2012 by Omri Paz, Vegan Friendly aims to highlight vegan-friendly businesses across Israel, making veganism more accessible for everyone. Omri will share insights about the vegan revolution in Continue Reading »
🎉 Get Ready for the Shaare Torah Teens Lock-In! 🎭 Calling all Shaare Torah teens! Join us for an unforgettable night of fun, laughter, and creativity at our Teens Lock-In on March 15th, starting at 8 PM! 🌟 Here’s what’s in store: 🎮 Games Galore: Challenge your friends in epic competitions and team-based activities. 🍿 Continue Reading »
🎭 Shaare Torah Family Purim Celebration – Sunday, March 16 🕙 10:00 AM Purim Shpiel led by our Nesiyah religious school (K-7th) and STECC (Shaare Torah Early Childhood Center) students! 🕥 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Purim festivities for all ages! 🎨 Mask Making and other crafts ✨ Temporary Tattoos & Face Painting 🍪 Hamantashen & snacks Pick up your Continue Reading »
Let Me Hear Thy Voice: An Afternoon with TammyDate: Sunday, March 16thTime: 4:00 PMLocation: Shaare Torah, Gaithersburg Join us for an inspiring afternoon with Tammy, a leading Israeli activist, as she shares powerful stories from her work fighting for democracy and equality in Israel. Discover the important role American Jews can play in promoting democracy Continue Reading »
Join Shaare Torah Men's Club for an exciting event on Thursday, March 20th, starting at 7:00 p.m. We’ll be serving Ledo’s pizza, appetizers, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, all while enjoying the first round games of the NCAA Tournament! The party will be held at Max's Pub inside The Colonnade, located at 23 Arch Place. The $30 Continue Reading »
3rd-7th Grade Kabbalat Shabbat Service & Dessert Oneg Friday, March 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM Please join us on Friday, March 28, at 6:30 PM for a family-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service, led by our staff and our 3rd-7th grade students. Each grade has the honor of leading specific assigned prayers during the service that they will be preparing in class. This Continue Reading »
Please join us for a spirited Shabbat morning filled with hands-on activities, songs, prayer, food, friends and fun. All are welcome! 10:15 AM: Torah Parade in the Sanctuary 10:30–11:15 AM: Shabbat Service & Activities Finish in the main service with the congregation and join us for Kiddush Register by March 25 Reach out to Leah Continue Reading »
SHAARE TORAH MITZVAH DAY 2025! Sunday, March 30, 2025 Mark your calendars because an incredible opportunity awaits! We're thrilled to announce Shaare Torah's Annual Mitzvah Day, on Sunday, March 30th, 2025. Join us for a day filled with giving back to our community and embracing the spirit of togetherness alongside our family & friends. Collections: Starting on Monday, March 24th, bins will be in the Continue Reading »
Israel on Tap: Painting with Kadishman’s Inspiration 🎨🍻 Join us at Shaare Torah on April 1st, from 6:30 to 7:45 PM, for a unique art workshop inspired by renowned Israeli artist Menashe Kadishman! We’ll dive into the story behind Kadishman’s iconic sheep paintings, explore the evolution of his artistic language, and discuss how his work Continue Reading »
Join Us for Ruach in the Round! Experience a joyful Kabbalat Shabbat service on April 4th led by Shaare Torah Shaliach Tzibur, Rena Straus. Featuring percussion and special guest song leader, Rabbi Annie Lewis. Come sing, clap, and celebrate together in this uplifting, spiritually rich gathering. Click here to register
Lunch & Learn with Rotem Ur Soco🗓 April 5th | During Kiddush Lunch Join us for a heartfelt and inspiring talk with Rotem Ur Soco, former Shaare Torah Shlicha, as she shares her personal story of resilience, activism, and community support during times of war. Since October 7th, Rotem has been deeply involved in grassroots Continue Reading »
Join Morah Allison Colker for our monthly Tot Shabbat gathering! Please come and bring a friend! It's a casual gathering for families with children 5 and under. We sing songs and prayers, read a Shabbat book, and have grape juice and challah. Families often stay and play on the STECC playground afterward. It's a great opportunity for parents to socialize!
