Membership

The primary goal of the Membership Committee is to recruit new members. To orient prospective members about Reconstructionism and what it means to become active participants in Adat Shalom's spiritual community, we offer a variety of informational and social programs such as "Meet the Community" sessions after Shabbat services. Upon joining, the Membership Committee sponsors more in-depth programs for new members.

Becoming a Member

We appreciate your interest in Adat shalom and encourage you to surf our website to acquaint yourself with our synagogue community. More importantly, come visit and join us on a Shabbat morning. Services begin at 9:30 a.m. At Adat Shalom you will find a spiritual home, a warm and embracing community, and a place to enrich your Jewish life. When you visit us, please join us for our trademark member-provided oneg lunches.

Since our founding in 1988, we have attracted a diverse and deeply committed membership. Our members are Jews of all ages, life stations, sexual orientations, and income levels. We have attracted members from every branch of Judaism as well as those from other faith traditions. We welcome new members regardless of their Jewish knowledge or level of observance and take pride in the fact that we have created a culture that encourages and supports ongoing Jewish growth.

We work closely with new members to connect them with programs, groups, and classes that appeal to their interests. There are new member brunches throughout the year when you will be invited to a member's home to learn more about our community and how you can get involved.

If you are interested in learning more about Adat Shalom, please click here. A membership committee representative will call you as soon as possible. We welcome and encourage you to attend our Shabbat and holiday services as well as any program that is mentioned on our website. We can also add you to the list for weekly e-mails regarding the schedule for upcoming events.

2011-2012 Prospective and New Member Activities:

Adat Shalom offers prospective members the opportunity to meet clergy, board members and members of the congregation in general, and get their questions answered at our Meet the Community gatherings in on designated Shabbatot. Please join us at 1 o'clock in the Library after getting some lunch at our oneg, on August 20, September 17, November 19 and December 10.

And, new members will receive invitations to meet one another and socialize at members' homes during our New Member Brunches (family friendly) on November 13, or January 22.

On February 4, 2012, we will host a new and prospective member Havdalah; and on March 23, new members will be invited for Shabbat dinners at members' homes.

Please feel free to call or email Fran Zamore, the Membership Chair with any questions.

Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation
7727 Persimmon Tree Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817

E-mail info@adatshalom.net

Phone: 301-767-3333 x106 | FAX: 301-767-3340

Shabbat Services: Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.

We are an affiliate of the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation
and part of the Chesapeake Region of the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation (CRJRF)