Adas Israel Congregation

Feb. 5 - 6 

Friday, February 5, Light candles at 5:15 pm   |   February Chronicle  |  Purim at Adas (see below)

 

Weekend Weather Update

Friday and Saturday

  • If Montgomery County schools are closed on Friday, the Gan HaYeled will be closed.

  • Evening Minyan, 6:00 pm, will occur as scheduled

  • Ruach Minyan, 6:30 pm, Service at Synagogue will occur as scheduled

  • Ruach Minyan dinner (Following service) moved to Van Ness North

  • Cancelled--Friday night 8:00 pm, Adas Oneg Service

  • Cancelled--Boker Ohr

  • Cancelled--Saturday, 9:30 am, JTS Shabbat Guest Speaker at service and shiur (1:00 pm)

  • Smith Sanctuary Service, 9:30 am, will occur as scheduled. Rabbi Feinberg will deliver the sermon

  • Havurah Service will join the Smith Sanctuary service

  • Traditional Minyan (9:30 am) and Mincha (5:15 pm) will occur as scheduled

  • Cancelled--Shabbat Spot and Youth services

For information about Sunday's schedule:

  • Please visit the website homepage for updates after 8:00 pm on Saturday night

  • Or call the main number, 202-362-4433, for a recorded message

  • Religious School Families: watch your inbox for updates

 

Save Friday, February 19, for Adas Oneg Service with Musical Guests Robyn Helzner and Matt Holsen

Read more...

 

Lifelong Learning: Winter Minimester
Spaces still available!

REGISTER NOW

Tuesday Evenings, Jan. 26 to Mar. 16, 7:15–8:30 pm

  • Exploring the Mishnah: A Social Science Perspective (Prof. Calvin Goldscheider)

  • Making Mishpacha (Natalie Merkur Rose, LCSW-C, Rabbi Gil Steinlauf, Rabbi Charles Feinberg)

  • Justice and Jewish Thought (Rabbi Elizabeth Richman)

Jewish Study Center Classes (starting Jan. 26)
Visit www.jewishstudycenter.org.

  • Introduction to Judaism (Bob Rovinsky)

  • Far-Flung Jews: Jewish Cultures Around the Globe (various instructors)

  • How to Study Torah Online (Virginia Spatz)

 

Don't Miss Purim at Adas

Saturday & Sunday, February 27 & 28
Complete information: adasisrael.org/purim

  • Megillah Readings, Family Services, Costume Parade, Spiel with special guests, and more

  • YP (21-35) and Kesher (30's & 40's) events Saturday night

  • Purchase edible groggers to donate to Ezra Pantry (just $1 each!)

  • Purim Carnival--fun for the whole family!

 

Upcoming Events

Tuesday night study… Winter Minimester Underway. Spots still available. More... Read about faculty  |  Register

Sunday, February 7, Men’s Club World Wide Wrap: Learn more about tefillin during the morning minyan service (8:30 am), or join the Religious School students at 9:30 as they daven with their own mock tefillin. For more information call Josh Bender (202-362-4449) or email mensclub@adasisrael.org. See January Chronicle for info.

Friday, February 12, Behrend Adas Senior Fellowship: Gewirz Hall, 11:00 am. Live musical entertainment & Kabbalat Shabbat. Sponsored by the Morris Hariton Seniors Program Fund. Info, 202-363-7530

Monday, February 15, Schools and Offices Closed for Presidents Day: Minyanim at 8:30 am & 6:00 pm.

Friday, February 19, Adas Oneg Service with Musical Guests Robyn Helzner & Matt Holsen. 8:00 pm. More...

Sunday, February 21, Special Sunday Morning Talk with Rabbi Burt Schuman on "Jewish Renewal in Poland": 10:30 am. See January Chronicle for details. Rabbi Schuman has been the Senior Rabbi of Beit Warszawa , Warsaw’s Progressive Jewish congregation and community, since July 06.

Sunday, February 21, Adas Israel Stands with the People of Darfur: 1:30–2:30 pm. Vigil at Sudanese Embassy, 2210 Mass. Ave., NW. Info: Laura Cutler, mbcutler@aol.com / 301-980-7182. Also save March 21.

Friday & Saturday, February 26 & 27, Sisterhood Shabbat: Join in the celebration as we honor the educational achievements of Sisterhood women who will lead the community in Kabbalat Shabbat (6:00 pm) and Shabbat morning services (9:30 am). Services followed by Oneg / Kiddush in memory of Mozelle Saltz (z”l).

Saturday & Sunday, February 27 & 28, Celebrate Purim at Adas

 

shabbat tableThis Shabbat

Friday, February 5


KABBALAT SHABBAT
6:00 pm with Rabbi Feinberg

RUACH MINYAN
6:30 pm. Dinner following the service has been moved to Van Ness North

NO ADAS ONEG SERVICE
CANCELLED


Saturday, February 6, Parshat Yitro

B'NAI MITZVAH
Charles Feller, son of Jane and Richard Feller
Sarah Marcus, daughter of Sherry Lynn Marcus and Dan Marcus (Mincha)

BOKER OHR STUDY
8:00 am, led by Rabbi Feinberg

SHABBAT MORNING
9:30 am. Sermon by Rabbi Feinberg. Honoring Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School Graduates Jeremy Lynn, Maya Felman, and Max Cutler. Kiddush sponsored by Jane and Richard Feller in honor of the bar mitzvah, the congregation in honor of the CESJDS graduates, the Paul Goldstein–Lillian Goldstein-Lande Shabbat Kiddush Fund, and the members of Adas Israel.

TRADITIONAL EGALITARIAN MINYAN
9:30 am, D'var Torah by Jeryl Parade

HAVURAH SERVICE
9:45 am. D'var Torah by Michael Sloan

NO SHABBAT SPOT & NO YOUTH SERVICES

MINCHA / MAARIV
5:15 pm

 

Religious Services Schedule

DAILY MINYAN
Morning: Monday – Thursday, 7:30 am; Sundays & Civil Holidays, 8:30 am
Evening: Sunday – Thursday, and Civil Holidays, 6:00 pm

SHABBAT EVENING SERVICES
Fridays, 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm

L'DOR VADOR SERVICE
Second Friday of the month: upcoming services, Mar. 19 & Apr. 9, 6:00 pm

RUACH MINYAN
First and third Fridays, 6:30 pm

YP SHABBAT, "SHIR DELIGHT"
2nd Fridays, 7:00 pm
(Happy Hour, 7:00 pm; Service, 8:00 pm

SHABBAT MORNING CHARLES E. SMITH SANCTUARY SERVICE
Saturdays, 9:30 am

TRADITIONAL EGALITARIAN MINYAN
Saturdays, 9:30 am, Kogod Chapel

HAVURAH SERVICE
Saturdays, 9:45 am, Library, 1st, 3rd and 5th Shabbat of the month

SHABBAT MINCHA (Miller Chapel)
February 6 & 13 at 5:15 pm. February 20 & 27 at 5:30 pm
March 6 & 13 at 5:45 pm. March 20 through October: 6:00 pm

Shabbat Morning Youth Services

Download the Youth Services Brochure!

TOT SHABBAT (Parents and kids age 5 and under): 11:00 am, led by Menuhah Peters.  Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 

SHORASHIM SHABBAT (GRADES K–1): 11:00 am, led by either Allison Redisch or Sarah Beller. Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

NETIVOT (GRADES 2-3): 11:00 am, led by either Tamar Bardin or Aviva Weinstein. Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

JR. CONGREGATION (GRADES 4-6): 11:00 am, led by either David Smolar, Josh Bender, or Elie Greenberg. February 13.

 

Tikkun Olam Updates

Ezra Pantry

Help us fill the shelves, bring cans or boxes of nutritious, non-perishable food items and deposit them on the Ezra Pantry shelves in the coatroom.

The need is greater now than ever before.

For info contact: Judith Krones at david.judith@verizon.net 

On Darfur...

Vigils: Feb. 21, March 21

Join members of Adas Israel and Peoples Congregational Church. Our vigils are now taking place in front of the Sudanese Embassy, 2210 Massachusetts Ave., NW (Click on photo to watch youtube video!)

We are now joined by a cardboard cutout of George Clooney and a sign indicating that "George Clooney stands with the people of Darfur". We made our first foray into video, (filmed by a passing stranger at the April vigil!) and are now on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/user/darfurinterfaith). Please come to the next vigil and bring your friends too! NEVER FORGET. NEVER AGAIN. Any questions please call Laura Cutler 301-980-7182.

Ezra Pantry partners with SOME, Inc.

SOME: Restoring hope and dignity one person at a time

SOME is a nonprofit, interfaith organization helping District residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to transition to self-sufficiency. You may drop off clothing and non-perishable food inside the Adas Israel Cloak Room. For more information on donating housewares or furniture call 202.797.8806 x2104 or email donations@some.org. Learn about job opportunities (www.some.org/about_jobs.html)  and volunteer opportunities (www.some.org/volunteer_main.html).

 

On Kesher Ishi

Join Kesher Ishi: Click here

Questions about Kesher Ishi? Email kesherishi@adasisrael.org

Deadline for submissions for Kesher Ishi and printed announcements is each Monday by 5:00 pm.

Highlights

World Wide Wrap
This Sunday
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Adas Is Lifelong Learning
Spaces still available!
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Haiti Relief
See below for donation options
arts@ADAS wants your submissions!
See below

In Memoriam

Recently we have been bereaved of...

Mildred Kaufman
James Marin
David V. Becker
Laurence W. Hartge
Linda Thaler
Karola Nyberg
Norman Korff
Jerome Friedland
Sylvia Kletzkin
Dr. Arthur Siegel
Henry Samuel Levinson

May their memory be a blessing

Help to comfort members of our community in times of need. To receive email notification of bereavements send an email to jane.baldinger@adasisrael.org.

Second Night Passover Seder at Adas!

Tuesday, March 30

Community Passover Second Night Seder at Adas Israel led by Rabbi Gil Steinlauf

Download flyer with registration form!

 

Haiti Relief

United Synagogue has established a Haiti Disaster Relief Fund for those who wish to help earthquake victims.

Read Rabbi Steinlauf's statement on Haiti Relief...

Rabbi Steinlauf in Print

"Finding Peace in the Eye of the Storm"

an article by Rabbi Steinlauf in the Nov/Dec issue of Moment Magazine

From the Gift Shop

Regular Hours
Sunday, 9:15 am–12:30 pm; Monday–Friday, 9:30 am–12:30 pm; additional hours on Tuesday, 12:30–3:00 pm and Monday, 6:15 - 8:15 pm; or by appointment. Closed Saturdays and holidays.

Contact us adasisrael.org/gift_shop.htm
202-364-2888 or giftshop@adasisrael.org. For appointments call Helene, 301-320-2909; Diane, 301-469-0550; or Jean, 301-654-8914.

Books now available:
- Jewish Washington: Scrapbook of an American Community, edited by Laura Cohen Apelbaum (synagogue member) and Wendy Turman, the companion volume to the exhibit in the synagogue lobby ($36 + tax).
- Entering Torah by High Holy Day clergy Rabbi Reuven Hammer ($29.95 + tax).

pic of giftWe appreciate your ongoing support of the Gift Shop!

Shabbat Spot

kids playing
SHABBAT SPOT

Youth Lounge (supervised)
Saturdays, 10:00 -11:00 am Youth Lounge (supervised) older
Socialize with friends, play activities & games while Mom & Dad are in services!

arts@ADAS

Calling all photographers for a congregational photo exhibit opening March 26, 2010.

Part of the new Adas Oneg services, this is an opportunity for photographers in the Adas family to share their work with all of us. Serious photographers (professional, amateur or student) are welcome.

More...

Other Announcements

'Trope Trainer' Program on the Library Computer: Designed for children preparing for b'nai mitzvah services, and for anyone wishing to learn or re-learn trope.

From the Green Committee: Save Energy, Money, and the Environment--Get a FREE Energy Audit....... The DC Department of the Environment's Home Energy Rating System program (HERS) offers DC residents a FREE energy audit of their home. Learn more...

'Dial - In' For Services: 14 telephone lines are available to hear Shabbat Services, lectures, and programs. If you are unable to attend these events, dial 202-686-8405.

8 Easy Tips to Green Your Life: Enjoy this colorful, poster created by the Adas Israel Green Committee, and on display at the synagogue.

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