16620 Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD 20832 | (301) 593-3410 | info@shaaretefila.org
16620 Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD 20832 | (301) 593-3410 | info@shaaretefila.org
Shaare Tefila is an egalitarian congregation, affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism & The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. We encourage member participation in a variety of activities & where individuals of diverse backgrounds and levels of observance are accepted & valued. We build on our heritage by strengthening our connections to Jewish life through worship, education, & community.
Gan Katan – Next Date: 12/8, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Join our experiential play group focused on Jewish Values for Preschoolers & a Grown-up! Bring your friends & have fun with crafts, story time & music! Register on ChaverWeb by Thursday, December 5th. Questions? Contact Babette or call, 301-593-3410 x106 Cost: $18 for the full year of sessions OR $5 per session.
JOIN OUR RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FOR THE 2019-20 YEAR – Looking for an engaging, liberal Jewish education program for your child? We offer free tuition for grades K-2 and have a unique two-day-a-week program for grades 3-7 which combines in person and online learning, plus teen education on Sunday mornings. Register on ChaverWeb or if you would like to learn more please contact Babette Cohn, Director of Education & Programming.
Join Rabbi Layman for a New Year of Adult Education! Times and Days are Listed Here
The First Wednesday with the Rabbi series continues on October 2nd at 7:45 p.m.
Mini Minyan, 5/8, 5:45 p.m. – Families with young children are invited to welcome Shabbat with a focus on gratitude! Led by Mara Lansky and Babette Cohn, spend time with friends singing, dancing and eating together. RSVP on ChaverWeb or call Shana in the office, 301-593-3410 x101, by November 6th.
See more information here about these events and more.
Shabbat Alive! – 6:00 pm, 11/1/19 – Join Hazzan Ackerman, Rabbi Layman, Joshua Levin, Stacey Lynch & Stuart Zitomer for the next instrumental Friday night service filled with ruach! People of all ages and backgrounds are invited to sing, pray and dance with us as we welcome in Shabbat!
Family Shabbat Service – 10:15 am, Next Date: 11/16/19
Join Rabbi Layman, Hazzan Adina and Morah Babette for a service led by the children of the Chavaya Religious School. We offer a family friendly, camp-style Shabbat service using Siddur Shema Yisrael. Enjoy a ruach/spirited Shabbat experience!
Tot Shabbat – 10:45 am, Next Date: 11/16/19
A fun, music-filled service for families with little ones (0-6yrs), the same morning as the Family Shabbat Service, in the Grosberg-Baumgart Chapel. Join Morah Mara for the next Tot Shabbat.
Weekdays
Sun Mornings- 8:45am
Mon & Thurs Mornings- 8am
Sun-Thurs Evenings- 7:30pm
Shabbat
Friday Evening- 6:00 pm
Saturday Morning- 9:00 am
Shaare Tefila is located on the west side of Georgia Avenue across from Olney Manor Park.
