Haiti Relief Fund
The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives and the devastation caused by the earthquake in Haiti. We have set up a fund for donations toward relief efforts for the earthquake victims.
Donations can be made online at www.uscj.org/donate/relief
Eileh HaDevarim - Siyyum HaTorah
The Siyyum HaTorah (dedication of our new Torah scroll) has been rescheduled to:
Sunday, February 21st, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Please watch for a postcard in your regular mail or RSVP via Evite.
More fill-ins will be available that day -- details to come.
Webcast for Siyyum HaTorah
On Sunday, February 21, at 6:30 p.m., you can click here to watch our Siyyum HaTorah (dedication of our new Torah scroll) if you are unable to attend.
Eileh HaDevarim - These Are The Words
These are the words that God spoke to Moses, the words every Jew received at Sinai, the words that connect each of us, wherever or whenever we live, to one another. Eileh HaDevarim. These are the words. Find the piece of Torah that touches you and dedicate it. Help your children discover their piece of Torah and to understand what it means to make their own $6.13 dedication.
ME'AH Program
For everyone who has heard about or studied with the Melton program and loved the experience, a new Jewish adult study opportunity awaits you this fall! The ME’AH program will begin after the Jewish holidays at Agudas Achim Congregation the first semester and Olam Tikvah Congregation the second semester. If enough people sign up there might be a class at each location. Anyone in the community is welcome to join, and there are no requirements except your willingness to learn.
AAC - Congregational Israel Trip - Summer 2010
It is with great excitement that we announce the details of the 2010 Agudas Achim Congregational Trip to Israel. Please read the two information sheets:
Trip Details (PDF)
Proposed Itinerary (PDF)
and get ready to MAKE YOUR RESERVATION!
Please contact the synagogue office for the registration form at 703.998.6460 or
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. Rabbi Moline will gladly answer your questions and offer encouragement!
Torah Facts
Torah Fact: A Torah scroll retains its sanctity as long as 85 letters are in good condition.
The number 85 was selected because verses 35 and 36 of Chapter 10 of the Book of Numbers contain a total of 85 letters. These two verses were considered by the Rabbis to be a separate book of the Torah, and therefore any section of the Torah that contains 85 consecutive letters in good, readable condition is to be equated with a complete book of the Torah and is to be accorded the same degree of sanctity.