About Us
Our Mission
Shaare Tefila is an egalitarian synagogue affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and was established in 1951. Rich in history and Jewish community involvement, our synagogue offers many exciting programs and activities for young and old alike, and maintains a warm, personal and caring environment. Among our strengths and interests are our educational programs for all from the very young through adults. We are so pleased you have taken the time to visit our website to learn more about our synagogue community.have a good number of high- skill hong kong fake watches.best blancpain fifty fathoms replica review focused upon the creation of ultra-thin automatic locations.
Meet Our Clergy and Staff
Board of Directors
2024-26 Officers
President – Jeffrey Weiss
Administrative VP – Adam Glaser
Programming VP – Cilla Grosberg
Membership VP – Stephanie Buckberg
Religious VP – Ben Glass
Education VP – Melissa Druxman
Financial VP – Ken Libby
Treasurer – Saul Cohen
Recording Secretary – Sheryl Tilles
Board Members
- Mike Auerbach
- Shira Gorin
- Mark Kaufman
- Ira Kolmaister
- Freda Krosnick
- Josh Lansky
- Shawn Miller
- Gary Mizrachi
- Cathy Plotkin
- Marlene Sandberg
- Bess Teller
- Phil Temkin
Immediate Past Presidents
- Eric Marshall
- Perry Sandler
Auxiliaries
Men’s Club Representative – Mike Binder
Sisterhood Representative – Ethel Levine
Inclement Weather Policy
In all cases every effort will be made to send an email broadcast, post on our Facebook and Instagram accounts, and change the outgoing voice mail message at 301-593-3410. Outgoing voice mail messages indicating the building is closed will announce the date(s) for which the message is valid. IF THERE ARE NO CLOSURES, THE MESSAGE WILL NOT BE CHANGED. [Please note that it is not always possible to change the outgoing voice mail message or send an email.]
In all cases – please be sure to consider your safety first and do not attend an event if you feel that will put you in harm’s way.
DAYS, EVENING MEETINGS, SUNDAY MEETINGS:
Decisions will be made by the Executive Director in concert with the appropriate committee chair or professional. If it is necessary to cancel or postpone meetings and/or classes a timely announcement will be broadcast via email and on Facebook and Instagram.
MORNING and EVENING MINYANS:
If Montgomery County Schools are closed or delayed then morning minyan is canceled. If Montgomery County Schools cancel evening activities then evening minyan is canceled. No other notification will be given for these events.
The notice from the school system can be found at: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/emergency/
The notice for evening programs in the school system can be found at: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cupf/
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL:
Any decision to close Chavaya Sunday school will be announced on our website, via email, and on our Facebook and Instagram accounts no later than 7 am Sunday morning.
SHAARE TEFILA YOUTH DEPARTMENT:
Events will be cancelled on a case-by-case basis. Those who have RSVP’d to the event will be notified via email and/or phone call.
SHABBAT SERVICES:
We do not cancel Shabbat Services.
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16620 Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD 20832
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