We are a progressive, egalitarian, participatory Conservative Jewish congregation located in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Potomac, Maryland. With a membership of over 800 families, we hold services every day and offer active and diverse educational, social, religious, cultural, and community-oriented programs for people of all ages, from preschoolers to seniors. For more information about why we are A Wonderful Place to be Jewish, or how to become a member, please contact us at shalom@harshalom.org or email newmember@harshalom.org.

 

News & Upcoming Events

  • On their conference call 7/20/10, Rabbi Steven Wernick and Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, executive vice president of the Rabbinical Assembly, updated listeners on the situation of the Rotem bill in Israel. Listen here.
  • Stay in touch anytime at our Groupsite, visit us there too!
  • Jewish New Year Card Sales by Sisterhood, please call  and make an appointment 301-299-7087 ext 410
  • A mitzvah for wife of fallen county police officer, see the article here about the Baby Shower for the Ayala Family
  • Har Shalom Summer Preschool Program has begun but your child can still join the fun,  
    Information here.
  • Gemilut Hasidim Collection Item of the Month: Toiletries to be given to Walter Reed Army Medical Center - Soldier Family Assistance Program. Collection boxes are in the synagogue lobby.
  • Getting ready to take the SAT/ACT in the fall? Here is a wonderful opportunity to take a combination SAT/ACT practice test at Tikvat Israel on Sunday, August 1 from 9am-1pm., click here for info.
  • Sisterhood's Judaica Shop is available by appointment for the summer, 301-299-7087 ext 410
  • Tikkun Olam's initiatives at Har Shalom toward Being Green and Jewish, Details here
  • Accessibility and Inclusion at Har Shalom, click here