Welcome to Tikvat Israel Congregation, Rockville, MD

Tikvat Israel…
A Friendly, Participatory, and Egalitarian Conservative Synagogue in Rockville, MD
At Tikvat Israel we appreciate the great diversity of backgrounds that make up the Jewish community today.

Our congregation includes not only people steeped in Jewish experience and training, but also those just discovering the beauty and richness of Judaism. Some come from traditional religious backgrounds; others grew up in non-observant homes. Some are Jews by choice; others are part of interfaith families.

Together we are united in the common desire to belong to a congregation where community means friendship, where religious practice means spiritual inspiration, and where education for young and old means personal growth and discovery.

Tikvat Israel is a place where you and your family will become enriched through friendship, prayer, and mitzvot.

Current and former members of Tikvat Israel Congregation, as well as community members, are invited to pay tribute to Rabbi Howard Gorin at a pair of events in May and early June to honor his 32 years as our spiritual leader.

We will honor Rabbi Gorin at two separate events - the first in May and the second in June. We hope to see many old and new friends at one or both events! Please spread the word to former members and the general community.

Do you need a ride to either event? Download a carpool form, either in PDF format here, or a Word .doc file here, and return it to the office by Friday, May 11, 2012

Posted Apr 22, 2012
Presidential Transition Underway at Tikvat Israel

Larry Gorban has notified the Tikvat Israel Board of Directors that he will leave the synagogue's presidency effective July 1. He will be succeeded until Dec. 31 by a pair of co-presidents, Rodney Matheson and Jonathan Solomon. The next round of elections will take place at year's end for top officers and governing board members.
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Posted Apr 18, 2012
Washington Jewish Week Profiles Our Shul's Finest Qualities in April 20 Issue

The April 20 issue of Washington Jewish Week carries a wonderful profile of Tikvat Israel Congregation that highlights our synagogue's most distinguishing characteristics with comments from various profesessional staff and congregants. The newspaper's coverage also includes a historical timeline of Tikvat Israel and the two shuls that came together to form a new entity exactly 15 years ago this month.
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Posted Apr 8, 2012
Synagogue to Honor New College, High School Graduates at May 12 Service

Tikvat Israel will honor its 2012 high school and collegiate graduates during Shabbat morning services on May 12, followed by a Simcha kiddush, sponsored in part by the graduates' families. Mazel Tov to those receiving their diplomas and degrees this spring. A complete list of graduates follows.
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Posted Apr 8, 2012
Messages for Rabbi's Memory Book Sought From Congregants, Community Members

As part of the commemoration of Rabbi Gorin's three decades of service to Tikvat Israel, the congregation will present him with a personal memory book of private expressions of thanks and recollections. This is the time to submit a personal note of reflection, appreciation or even humor for the memory book. Anyone who has interacted with Rabbi Gorin is welcome to submit something to rabbigorincelebration@gmail.com.
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Posted Apr 8, 2012
TI's Basketball Teams Finish on a High in Men's, USY Leagues

Both Tikvat Israel basketball teams – the men’s team and the USY team – enjoyed highly successful 2012 seasons that led them to their respective championship games. The combined TI/Shaare Tefila team in the USY league fell by four points in overtime to B'nai Sholom of Olney in the title contest, while the men’s team, which competes in the Montgomery County synagogue league, lost in the finals of the Division II bracket.
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