Shaare Tefila Congregation

Welcome to Shaare Tefila
Where you will always belong

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.

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Families

Gates of Discovery Preschool

Summer Zoo Activity Booklet – Give the completed activity to Babette in September and receive a prize!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2019-20 SCHOOL 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.

Upcoming Events

Grand Slam Sunday – September 15 – Join the Greater Washington Jewish community at Nationals Park as they take on the Atlanta Braves! We are sitting in the Scoreboard Pavillion and tickets are just $19 – you can buy them at this link!

12:00 p.m. – Pre-game fun begins in the Picnic Area behind sections 142 and 143.

1:35 p.m. – First Pitch!

Questions? Contact Babette Cohn, Director of Education & Programming.

See more information here about these events and more.

Service Times

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

Family Shabbat Service – 10:15 am, Next Date: 11/2
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: 11/2
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.

Shabbat Shira
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