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Life at TRS
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Temple Rodef Shalom
http://www.templerodefshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Amy-with-face-paint.jpgWe are a thriving Jewish community nestled in the suburbs of the DC area. . . check us out!
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Dancing with the Torah
http://www.templerodefshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Dancing-with-the-Torah.jpgEveryone, no matter the age, gets a chance to dance with the Torah as it's passed around the Sanctuary at Simchat Torah!
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Purim Craziness!
http://www.templerodefshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/purim-craziness.jpgThis photo really embodies the true spirit of our congregation! We love celebrating Judaism, each other, and our community!
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Travel
http://www.templerodefshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/europe-travel.jpgEastern Europe was an unforgettable, emotional, meaningful and memorable trip for over 65 TRS members. Typically, trips to various locations are offered each year.
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Adult Learning
http://www.templerodefshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/adult-learning.jpgOur adult programs always attract a large crowd.
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Exceptional Programming
http://www.templerodefshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/davidson-ladies.jpgThe 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.
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Social Action Meet Up
http://www.templerodefshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/social-action-meet-up.jpgThis 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.
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Active Affinity Groups
http://www.templerodefshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/boomers-derby.jpgOur Boomers group donned their finest hats at a recent Kentucky Derby party. We have affinity groups for every age.
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Exciting Performances
http://www.templerodefshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dan-nichols.jpgOur Rodef Arts Cultural Series prides itself on offering exceptional Jewish cultural arts programming for the Northern Virginia community (like Dan Nichols, pictured here.)
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Men of TRS
http://www.templerodefshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/men-build-sukkah.jpgThank goodness our men know how to use power tools - and help us put up our outdoor Sukkah each year!
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Fun Events
http://www.templerodefshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/brisket-kugel.jpgOur calendar is packed with events like our Kugel & Brisket Cook-Off which was a delicious success!
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Women of TRS
http://www.templerodefshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/women-of-trs.jpgWomen of Temple Rodef Shalom is a diverse group of women dedicated to friendship and service that offers something for everyone!
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More Travel!
http://www.templerodefshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/moms-israel-trip.jpgA 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.
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Koleinu
http://www.templerodefshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/koleinu.jpgThe beautiful sound of Temple Rodef Shalom’s premier congregational volunteer adult choir fills our Sanctuary.
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Advocacy
http://www.templerodefshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/advocacy.jpgEach year a TRS delegation travels to Richmond with the JCRC to meet with state officials to voice opinions of importance.
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Till and Tend
http://www.templerodefshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/till-and-tend.jpgThe Till and Tend group plants organic garden beds at area shelters. The shelter residents then tend the gardens and benefit from the produce.
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Community Outreach
http://www.templerodefshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ramadan-with-mic.jpgWe are proud of the relationship we have established over the years with the McLean Islamic Center.
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Hot Shabbat
http://www.templerodefshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/hot-shabbat.jpgEach 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!
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Relationships
http://www.templerodefshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/summer-clergy-lunch.jpgOur congregants enjoy lunch together on a summer afternoon with our clergy members. This is just one example of many opportunities for congregants to connect.
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Men of TRS Bake Too!
http://www.templerodefshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/motrs-challah.jpgThe 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!
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Women's Retreat
http://www.templerodefshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/womens-retreat.jpgEvery 2 years the women of our congregation get away for an extraordinary weekend filled with friendship, laughter, learning, spirituality and so much more!
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Singing/Music Jam
http://www.templerodefshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/singing-music-jam.jpgThis 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.
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L'dor v'Dor
http://www.templerodefshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/generations.jpgEstablished over 50 years ago, TRS is home to many multi-generational families.
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Israel
http://www.templerodefshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/fan-of-israel.jpgTRS prays for and supports Israel.
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Savvy Seniors
http://www.templerodefshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/savvy-seniors.jpgWe have an active senior affinity group who get together nearly every month; pictured here to celebrate Chanukah.
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TRS has more fun!
http://www.templerodefshalom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/goofing-off.jpgYou 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!
