Metro Washington, DC Synagogue Offers Ticket-Free High Holy Day Services

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Temple Shalom, a Reform Jewish congregation near the DC line in Montgomery County, Maryland, again invites the greater Jewish community, whether temple members or not, to attend select High Holy Day services for 5771, the new year according to the ancient Jewish calendar.

No admission tickets required for the following select services marking Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) and Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement):

• Rosh Hashanah Early Evening Service – a more informal family-oriented service, Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.

• Rosh Hashanah Afternoon Family Service, Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 2:45 p.m.  (followed, at 4:00 p.m. by the traditional walk to water ceremony (Tashlich) where sin is symbolically cast away).

• Rosh Hashanah (Second Day) Morning Service – an adult-oriented service, Friday, September 10, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.

• Yom Kippur Afternoon Family Service, Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 2:45 p.m.

• Yom Kippur Healing Services, Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.

• Yom Kippur Memorial and Concluding Services (Yizkor and Ne'ilah), Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 4:45 p.m.

Location:  8401 Grubb Road (Corner, East-West Hwy)

Where Chevy Chase Meets Silver Spring, Maryland

(4 blocks from the DC Line and  just 3 blocks from the Parkway Deli.)      

"We open our doors to encourage and support people navigating their own Jewish journeys," says Temple Shalom's Rabbi, Michael Feshbach.  "As a community, we must respond, especially at a time of economic upheaval."

Those facing financial hardships may contact the Temple Shalom office to request affiliation assistance to participate in all temple activities.

Regardless of financial status, Temple Shalom invites anyone not affiliated with a congregation to join our community for all services – including those requiring tickets.  Anyone who meets with Temple Shalom clergy to discuss their personal Jewish needs and goals receives complementary tickets to all of Temple Shalom's High Holiday Services.

"Our idea is to reverse the typical paradigm in the organized Jewish Community, which often expects commitment to precede connection.  But for most people, the reality is just the opposite," noted Rabbi Feshbach.  "Once connected, people discover commitment."  

About Temple Shalom:  Entering its 51st year, Temple Shalom is known as the area's most diverse Jewish congregation.  Senior Rabbi, Michael Feshbach describes Temple Shalom as a community that, "welcomes us as we are, challenges us to grow, and works in and with the world around us."

SOURCE Temple Shalom