Life at TRS

• Temple Rodef Shalom

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  We are a thriving Jewish community nestled in the suburbs of the DC area. . . check us out!

  

• Dancing with the Torah

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  Everyone, no matter the age, gets a chance to dance with the Torah as it's passed around the Sanctuary at Simchat Torah!

  

• Purim Craziness!

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  This photo really embodies the true spirit of our congregation! We love celebrating Judaism, each other, and our community!

  

• Travel

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  Eastern Europe was an unforgettable, emotional, meaningful and memorable trip for over 65 TRS members. Typically, trips to various locations are offered each year.

  

• Adult Learning

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  Our adult programs always attract a large crowd.

  

• Exceptional Programming

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  The Women of Temple Rodef Shalom hosted the Carol Davidson Inaugural Women's Empowerment Event, welcoming over 120 women of all ages and stages to celebrate the strength of women.

  

• Social Action Meet Up

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  This Meet Up was set up for volunteering or advocating for justice. The group pictured here bagged food for the hungry at Arlington Food Assistance Center for a few hours one Sunday afternoon.

  

• Active Affinity Groups

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  Our Boomers group donned their finest hats at a recent Kentucky Derby party. We have affinity groups for every age.

  

• Exciting Performances

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  Our Rodef Arts Cultural Series prides itself on offering exceptional Jewish cultural arts programming for the Northern Virginia community (like Dan Nichols, pictured here.)

  

• Men of TRS

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  Thank goodness our men know how to use power tools - and help us put up our outdoor Sukkah each year!

  

• Fun Events

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  Our calendar is packed with events like our Kugel & Brisket Cook-Off which was a delicious success!

  

• Women of TRS

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  Women of Temple Rodef Shalom is a diverse group of women dedicated to friendship and service that offers something for everyone!

  

• More Travel!

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  A group of 10 women traveled with a TRS staff member to Israel as part of the Jewish Women's Renaissance Project "Birthright" style trip for 200 mothers from around the world.

  

• Koleinu

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  The beautiful sound of Temple Rodef Shalom’s premier congregational volunteer adult choir fills our Sanctuary.

  

• Advocacy

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  Each year a TRS delegation travels to Richmond with the JCRC to meet with state officials to voice opinions of importance.

  

• Till and Tend

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  The Till and Tend group plants organic garden beds at area shelters. The shelter residents then tend the gardens and benefit from the produce.

  

• Community Outreach

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  We are proud of the relationship we have established over the years with the McLean Islamic Center.

  

• Hot Shabbat

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  Each year members show off their favorite Hawaiian shirts and kick-off of summer just right with adult drinks, games for the family, and rockin' services outside in Bunny's Place for all. It's an annual favorite!

  

• Relationships

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  Our congregants enjoy lunch together on a summer afternoon with our clergy members. This is just one example of many opportunities for congregants to connect.

  

• Men of TRS Bake Too!

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  The Men of TRS get their power tools out a few times a year - this time their baking power tools - to learn how to bake the most beautiful and delicious challah!

  

• Women's Retreat

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  Every 2 years the women of our congregation get away for an extraordinary weekend filled with friendship, laughter, learning, spirituality and so much more!

  

• Singing/Music Jam

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  This open group welcomes anyone who likes to sing or jam - you'll find them singing and playing everything from Arlo Guthrie to Judy Collins to Debbie Friedman to the Beatles and more.

  

• L'dor v'Dor

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  Established over 50 years ago, TRS is home to many multi-generational families.

  

• Israel

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  TRS prays for and supports Israel.

  

• Savvy Seniors

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  We have an active senior affinity group who get together nearly every month; pictured here to celebrate Chanukah.

  

• TRS has more fun!

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  You never know what you're going to find lurking the halls of TRS on a Sunday morning while the kids are in school. . . dads having too much fun!