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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation with Fran Zamore
DESCRIPTION:In this particularly stressful time we have many ways to creatively come together and support one another. Please join us for meditation. I’ll start off with a little teaching and then we will meditate together. Those who have the time and interest can stay on longer to share. I anticipate that teaching and meditation will run about 30 minutes. All are welcome — no experience necessary. Please mute your mic when you come into the zoom meeting. You are encouraged to unmute during our discussion. We have found that background noises seem to be amplified in the meeting.
URL:https://www.adatshalomdmv.org/event/morning-meditation-with-fran-zamore-2/2025-12-02/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Programs
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SUMMARY:11th Annual Allan Schwarz Music Shabbaton
DESCRIPTION:Join Adat Shalom for the 11th Annual Allan Schwarz Music Shabbaton!\nThis year\, we are thrilled to welcome Yoel Sykes of Neva Tehila as our guest artist. \nYoel is a spiritual facilitator who co-creates intentional community through music and prayer\, cultivating and teaching deep listening and open hearted communication. Born and raised in Jerusalem\, Yoel is known through his work as part of the Nava Tehila leadership team\, where he has composed many melodies for Jewish liturgy\, recorded 4 professional albums and co-led musical kabbalat Shabbat services for 13 years. Yoel studied music at the Center for Eastern Music in Jerusalem and flamenco guitar in the Fundacion de Christina Heeren school of Flamenco Arts in Seville\, Spain. Yoel will also kick-off our Shabbat Voices series for 2025/2026! View the full line-up here. \nCheck out Yoel Sykes’ Youtube here. \nShabbaton Schedule\nFriday\, December 5th\n6 PM | Musical Kabbalat Shabbat with guest Yoel Sykes\n7:15 PM | First Friday Shabbat dinner\n8 PM | Yoel in conversation with Beth Sperber Richie discussing his Jewish musical journey \nSaturday\, December 6th\n9:30 AM | Shabbat Morning Services with Yoel Sykes\, Aaron Shneyer\, Rabbi Sid\, and friends\n12 PM | Shabbat Lunch\n1 PM | Yoel will offer a teaching and more music at an after Oneg Tish (Shabbat table) \nSponsored by Rabbi Sid Schwarz and Sandy Perlstein \nAbout Allan Schwarz z’l (1922-2013) \nAllan Schwarz passed away on the 18th of Cheshvan/October 21\, at the age of 91. He was born in Berlin\, and his childhood was deeply affected by the rise of Nazism. Just two weeks before Kristallnacht\, at the age of 16\, he made his way to the United States as a result of the efforts of his uncle\, Cantor Chaskel Gewirtz\, and his Aunt Bertha and Uncle Sam.\nHe lived with Bertha and Sam in Brooklyn until he enlisted in the U.S. Army and returned to the European theater to fight in WWII. His mother and younger sister died in the Shoah. His father survived the war in an Italian POW camp and later came to live in New York. His other sister was rescued through Youth Aliyah and raised a family in Israel.Allan is survived by his wife\, Judy (Brand)\, to whom he was married for 62 years\, and his three children\, Mindy Stern\, Rabbi Sidney Schwarz and Rena Schwarz. Allan played many leaderships roles in the Jewish community\, including serving as the President of the Franklin Square Jewish Center\, a Board member at the JCC of West Hempstead\, and a docent at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County. A devout Jew and proud Zionist\, he worked professionally for the Israel Bonds organization until his retirement.\nAllan Schwarz’s life traced the tragedy and triumph of the Jewish people’s experience of the 20th century. He was an outstanding student in Berlin but the war did not allow him to finish his formal education.A self-taught man\, Allan was a voracious reader who could engage any and all on a wide range of topics. He was a first-class athlete\, excelling at soccer\, first in Germany and then in New York Club leagues. Making his living as a salesman\, he made sure that his children had access to quality Jewish educational experiences. \nPrevious Allan Schwarz Music Shabbaton Guest Artists\nRabbi Lizzi Heydemann (2024)\, Jacob Spike Kraus (2023)\, Rabbi Deborah Sacks Mintz (2022)\, Rabbi Josh Warshawsky (2021)\, Micah Hendler (2020)\, Galeet Dardashti (2019)\, Joey Weisenberg (2018)\, Shir Meira Feit (2017)\, Naomi Less (2016)\, Rabbi Noam Katz (2015). \n 
URL:https://www.adatshalomdmv.org/event/11th-annual-allan-schwarz-music-shabbaton/
LOCATION:Adat Shalom\, 7727 Persimmon Tree Lane\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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SUMMARY:First Friday Musical Kabbalat Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a musical welcome into Shabbat. At 6PM we’ll join for a musical Kabbalat Shabbat service. Dinner to follow at 7PM.\nPlease RSVP here by November 28th. Contact info@adatshalom.net if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.adatshalomdmv.org/event/first-friday-musical-kabbalat-shabbat-2/
CATEGORIES:Programs
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Voices: Yoel Sykes
DESCRIPTION:We are kicking-off Shabbat Voices during the 11th Annual Allan Schwarz Music Shabbaton with guest Yoel Sykes of Neva Tehilla! \nYoel is a spiritual facilitator who co-creates intentional community through music and prayer\, cultivating and teaching deep listening and open hearted communication. Born and raised in Jerusalem\, Yoel is known through his work as part of the Nava Tehila leadership team\, where he has composed many melodies for Jewish liturgy\, recorded 4 professional albums and co-led musical kabbalat Shabbat services for 13 years. Yoel studied music at the Center for Eastern Music in Jerusalem and flamenco guitar in the Fundacion de Christina Heeren school of Flamenco Arts in Seville\, Spain. \nSponsored by Rabbi Sid Schwarz and Sandy Perlstein \nLearn more about the 11th Annual Allan Schwarz Music Shabbaton and view the weekend schedule here. \n  \nUPCOMING SPEAKERS \nJanuary 17th\nThe African-American Contribution to American Culture\nSpeaker: Denyce Graves\, Emmy and Grammy Award winner and Global Music Ambassador for the United States\nSponsors: Jaime Banks and Jon Grossman\, Yael and Donald Kane\, Rabbi George Driesen\, Phil and Marla Zipin\, Joyce and Nelson Migdal\, and Marcia Nusgart \n\n\n\nFebruary 21st\nThe Choreography of Being Jewish\nSpeaker: Liz Lerman\, Choreographer and MacArthur Genius Award winner\nSponsor: Estelle Quain and Sy Dubow in memory of Myrna Seidman \n\n\n\n\nMarch 21st\nFaith\, Social Justice\, and America: A Family Story\nSpeaker: Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush\, President and CEO of Interfaith Alliance\nSponsor: Polly Panitz\, Allen Joseph\, and Stephen Isaacson in memory of Susana (Zsuzsi) Isaacson \nApril 18th\nWomen in Leadership: Victories and Ongoing Challenges\nSpeaker: Rachel Gildiner\, Executive Director of the Safety\, Respect and Equity Network\nSponsor: Phyllis Lerner\, to advance greater inclusivity and equity in our world \n\n\n\n\nJune 20th\nDoubt Science and the Degradation of Expertise\nSpeaker: Dr. David Michaels\, former Ass’t Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) and member of Adat Shalom\nSponsor: Claire Engers and David Silberman in memory of Charles and Arlene Silberman
URL:https://www.adatshalomdmv.org/event/shabbat-voices-1/
LOCATION:Adat Shalom\, 7727 Persimmon Tree Lane\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation with Fran Zamore
DESCRIPTION:In this particularly stressful time we have many ways to creatively come together and support one another. Please join us for meditation. I’ll start off with a little teaching and then we will meditate together. Those who have the time and interest can stay on longer to share. I anticipate that teaching and meditation will run about 30 minutes. All are welcome — no experience necessary. Please mute your mic when you come into the zoom meeting. You are encouraged to unmute during our discussion. We have found that background noises seem to be amplified in the meeting.
URL:https://www.adatshalomdmv.org/event/morning-meditation-with-fran-zamore-2/2025-12-09/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T090000
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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation with Fran Zamore
DESCRIPTION:In this particularly stressful time we have many ways to creatively come together and support one another. Please join us for meditation. I’ll start off with a little teaching and then we will meditate together. Those who have the time and interest can stay on longer to share. I anticipate that teaching and meditation will run about 30 minutes. All are welcome — no experience necessary. Please mute your mic when you come into the zoom meeting. You are encouraged to unmute during our discussion. We have found that background noises seem to be amplified in the meeting.
URL:https://www.adatshalomdmv.org/event/morning-meditation-with-fran-zamore-2/2025-12-16/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Programs
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SUMMARY:Reconstructing Creativity
DESCRIPTION:If you’d like to join us for Reconstructing Creativity\, please email us at info@adatshalom.net.
URL:https://www.adatshalomdmv.org/event/reconstructing-creativity-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Programs
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SUMMARY:Reconstructing Creativity
DESCRIPTION:If you’d like to join us for Reconstructing Creativity\, please email us at info@adatshalom.net.
URL:https://www.adatshalomdmv.org/event/reconstructing-creativity-3/2025-12-18/
CATEGORIES:Programs
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SUMMARY:Shabbanukkah
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a magical night of light\, laughter\, and music as we welcome Shabbanukkah – Shabbat during Hanukkah!\nWe’ll kick things off with both a fabulous Tot Shabbat with Ms. Ellie\, and festive Kabbalat Shabbat Services with Rabbi Scott and Jacob Stein of The Pop Ups. Following services\, we’ll gather for a festive Shabbat dinner and play some Hanukkah games. Bring your family and friends! All are welcome! \nEvening Schedule:\n\nFor our tot families:\n5:30 – 6:15 PM | Tot Kabbalat Shabbat with Ms. Ellie\n6:15 – 7 PM | Dinner and Hanukkah games! \nFor our Limmud/elementary families:\n5:30 – 6 PM |  Snacks\, candle lighting in the foyer\n6 – 6:45 PM | Kabbalat Shabbat with Rabbi Scott and Jacob Stein\n6:45 – 8 PM | Dinner and Hanukkah games! \nPlease RSVP for Shabbanukah here by Friday\, December 12th.
URL:https://www.adatshalomdmv.org/event/shabbanukkah/
LOCATION:Adat Shalom\, 7727 Persimmon Tree Lane\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Programs
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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation with Fran Zamore
DESCRIPTION:In this particularly stressful time we have many ways to creatively come together and support one another. Please join us for meditation. I’ll start off with a little teaching and then we will meditate together. Those who have the time and interest can stay on longer to share. I anticipate that teaching and meditation will run about 30 minutes. All are welcome — no experience necessary. Please mute your mic when you come into the zoom meeting. You are encouraged to unmute during our discussion. We have found that background noises seem to be amplified in the meeting.
URL:https://www.adatshalomdmv.org/event/morning-meditation-with-fran-zamore-2/2025-12-23/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251230T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251230T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T220217
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SUMMARY:Morning Meditation with Fran Zamore
DESCRIPTION:In this particularly stressful time we have many ways to creatively come together and support one another. Please join us for meditation. I’ll start off with a little teaching and then we will meditate together. Those who have the time and interest can stay on longer to share. I anticipate that teaching and meditation will run about 30 minutes. All are welcome — no experience necessary. Please mute your mic when you come into the zoom meeting. You are encouraged to unmute during our discussion. We have found that background noises seem to be amplified in the meeting.
URL:https://www.adatshalomdmv.org/event/morning-meditation-with-fran-zamore-2/2025-12-30/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Programs
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