Our clergy welcomes you. It’s our hope that you, whether a new or seasoned member, feel welcome here at Temple Rodef Shalom. Learn more about who we are here.
TRS master baker Toni Sandler will demonstrate challah recipes that use simple ingredients and a food processor to create and knead the dough. Register here
Get ready for an incredible bluegrass experience with the Grammy-award winning band, Nefesh Mountain! They will join Cantor Rhodes on the bima for our Friday evening worship service. Register here to attend the dinner and/or concert following the worship service.
Check out the latest from the Washington Jewish Week about our symposium! For info & to register, click here.
TRS member Meital Orr, a Professor at Georgetown University’s Center for Jewish Civilization, is working on a book manuscript on the convergences between Israeli and Palestinian literature and film in the 21st century. Register here
We aim to help TRS members understand the racial histories of our communities so that we may constructively engage with our neighbors — in local programs and/or through policy advocacy — to tackle racism. Register here
High Holy Day Sermons
Click here to watch our clergy’s Yom Kippur sermons.
Covid-19 Resources
In-Person Shabbat Worship Services
Under the thoughtful guidance of our COVID Advisory Group, we are pleased to share that we continue to welcome more people back to Temple Rodef Shalom.
- Up to 150 people (20% capacity) may join our clergy in the sanctuary for Shabbat worship on Friday evenings. Registration to attend an upcoming Shabbat service is no longer required. However, please be sure to complete our Health Screening Form prior to your arrival. Our services will also continue to be live-streamed each week for those who wish to join us online.
- Committee chairs have been invited to schedule meetings, programs and events at the temple. Social distancing will be maintained – we are fortunate to have many large spaces, both indoors and out, where groups can safely and comfortably gather.
- Masks continue to be required at all times within the Temple. In accordance with CDC guidelines, those who are fully vaccinated may choose to remove their masks outdoors.
Click here to read more about our health protocols.
Join Temple Rodef Shalom
Now…more than ever…the relevance of living Jewishly, the power of community to create change, and the wisdom of Torah to illuminate truth are so apparent, urgent, and comforting.
If you are ready to commit yourself to community, to join in the work of repairing our world, and to be open to the possibility of “radical amazement,” it’s time to come home.
Now…more than ever…Temple Rodef Shalom welcomes you. Click here for more information.
TRS Tents
TRS Tents is our small group initiative that pulls together Temple members to enjoy shared interests, hobbies and passions.
We have groups for lovers of wine, theatre and cooking, amateur genealogists, writers, photographers and educators — and more.
Any TRS member can join or propose a tent! Contact Sharon Sotsky Remirez, TRS Tents Coordinator, to join or propose a Tent!
Click Here to view a listing of all of TRS Tents!
Building Project
Learn more about the building project – click here!
Capital Campaign Donor List
We are creating a FINAL alphabetized list of all donors to our Capital Campaign, A Home for the Future of Judaism. Click here to see the full list.
Please let us know immediately if your gift to the Campaign is not recognized here (unless you asked to be anonymous), by calling Hannah Moore at 703-676-3867 or sending an email to hmoore@templerodefshalom.org. Thank you!
Morashah
The Morashah Legacy Society is an honorary society recognizing individuals who have included the Temple in their estate plans through a will, life insurance, retirement account or other planned gift. Planned gifts ensure the continuity and strength of our community and congregation. No minimum amount is required.
A legacy gift is your way to leave financial resources to support our vitally important work for the next generation. It ensures that you will be remembered for goodness and your work and your values will continue when you are no longer here.
No matter what your income or estate value, your gift is important. All bequests and other planned gifts to Temple Rodef Shalom not otherwise designated will be deposited in the unrestricted general endowment to help ensure the financial security of our sacred community. Click here for more information.