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Welcome To Ner Shalom
Ner Shalom has been the home of the Jewish Community in Prince William Country for four generations. We are deeply connected with and committed to serving the people in Prince William County, Virginia, in the Greater D.C. area. We host and participate in interfaith collaborations and social justice outreach, and actively support efforts on behalf of those who are most vulnerable. We are joyful in our celebrations and grateful for our blessings.
We hope to always be the Light of Peace, dedicated to the ideals of justice, kindness, and faith. All who feel a kinship with the Jewish Community are welcome here.
Our synagogue is more than a building, school, or set of programs. Congregation Ner Shalom is its membership, pure and simple. Our members come from all over the world and represent every stream of Jewish thought and practice. With membership, we commit ourselves to a journey of discovery, where each of us, in our own way, deepens our connection to Judaism and ties to Israel. Some of us will discover greater Jewish meaning in Torah classes; some with new friends in a Jewish group; some from worship and singing; some through acts of Tikkun Olam. Join us and we'll help you discover your unique path.
Congregation Ner Shalom is more than a journey; it's a destination. The Hebrew term for synagogue is Bet Kneset - Home for Gathering. Some refer to a synagogue as a Bet Midrash - a Home of Study or a Bet Tefillah - a Home for prayer. By forging your own Jewish path with us, we can create a home together that honors all of the meaning and hope in our name.
Join us for Shabbat or an event that interests you to meet the members and the Rabbi. If you would like more information, we can send you a packet of information including a newsletter, calendar of upcoming events, schedule of services and school brochures.
High Holidays Information
The Days of Awe are near. CNS Observances Begin with Annual Reverse Tashlich on September 29.
See Calendar for full schedule. Register for attendance below.
HHD Registration and Event Tickets
WHY MUST I REGISTER?
While we welcome and celebrate the presence of both members and non-members at CNS High Holiday Events, our professional security team is careful to keep everybody safe and requests that we have a complete list of attendees to be admitted. In addition, seating at some observances is limited, and members are granted priority for all High Holidays.
NON-MEMBERS who are joining us for HHD will be required to pay for tickets for observances and services, and must register for attending the Rosh Hashanah Seder.
MEMBERS: Your member tickets are free and you are automatically registered for all events, services and observances, with the exception of the Rosh Hashanah Seder. We ask that you register for the seder and also register for any observances or events for which you will be bringing Non-member guests. If you are registered as a single household member, your child dependents listed in your account are included, but your spouse is not, and we ask that you register your spouse if they will attend. Please complete the registration for the seder if you are attending. We need a total count for the Rosh Hashanah Seder of the guests attending to make certain we prepare appropriately and all our volunteers can prepare food accordingly.
STEP ONE - REGISTER FOR SEDER then return to this page to fill out form for guests.
STEP TWO - NONMEMBER ATTENDEE REGISTRATION FOR OTHER EVENTS
Facing The Rise in Antisemitism
As you may have seen, heard, or felt, antisemitism has spiked again in this last month, as has Islamophobia and anti-Arab racism. Ner Shalom is here for any support we can provide, and in the case of housing or employment discrimination, please know that the Prince William County Human Rights Commission is also here for you.
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We are The Light of Peace.
Congregation Ner Shalom’s purpose for the world is to repair the tears of the world (Tikkun Olam) by promoting Jewish and interfaith relations and advocacy for justice.
Congregation Ner Shalom’s purpose for the community is to create a spiritual home and family that welcomes people of various backgrounds, to advocate for justice, and to embrace interfaith collaboration.
Congregation Ner Shalom’s purpose for the individual is to support their home and family, to inculcate education and social awareness, and to practice and enrich their faith.
We host programs and activities for members of all ages.
We are dedicated to preserving the traditions of the past, and pledged to serving the spiritual, cultural, educational and social needs of our congregation and the community in the present.
We are committed to providing innovative and progressive ideas to meet the challenges of the future.
We are a diverse congregation, intentionally reaching out to all people and making a conscious effort to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome.
We welcome everyone who is interested in participating in the lively, vibrant world of Reform Judaism.
Judaism stresses community. Ner Shalom is your Jewish community, as well as your extended family in Prince William County, Virginia.
We STRIVE to build a community based on inclusiveness, where everyone is welcome, regardless of race, age, ability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, a Jew by birth or by choice, as well as those who are seeking religious identity, learning and experiences, life cycle rituals, and spiritual guidance.
Joining Ner Shalom as a Member.
If you wish to be considered for membership at CNS, please use the NEW Membership Application form found on the website or call our offices for guidance. Members who are renewing should use the 2023 -2024 Membership Renewal Form.
HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS: Although the specter of global pandemic has receded, at Ner Shalom we are respectful of the needs of the most vulnerable in our community. We have air filters for our building and use outdoor spaces when practical. For the health and safety of all, we expect all who wish to share space with others to be fully vaccinated (with up to date boosters and Flu shots), to maintain social distance or wear masks when guided to do so, be particularly mindful of the need to care for others, and wash hands regularly as a precaution. Doing so fulfills the mitzvah of pekuach nefesh (preserving life).
May the Holy One keep us all safe, healthy, and united as a community.
Tue, October 8 2024
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Upcoming Events
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Friday ,
OctOctober 11 , 2024
Friday, Oct 11th 7:30p to 9:30p
Using our new Mishkan haNefesh prayer books! Non-members please buy tickets for the whole High Holy Day services: https://www.nershalomva.org/form/hhd---2024-cns.html -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 12 , 2024
Shabbat, Oct 12th 10:00a to 8:00p
Using our new Mishkan haNefesh prayer books! Traditional Yom Kippur morning service @ 10:00 am Youth Kippur @ 1:00 pm Traditional Yom Kippur Afternoon service @ 3:00 Martyrology and Yiskor @ 4:00 (approx.) Neilah @ 5:30 pm (approx.) Non-members please buy tickets for the whole High Holy Day services: https://www.nershalomva.org/form/hhd---2024-cns.html -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 16 , 2024
Wednesday, Oct 16th 5:00p to 7:00p
Sukkot leads right into Spooky Season this year, almost to Halloween! We will be having festive, seasonal activities throughout the week for various ages. Our kick off event is a potluck and screening of Frankenweenie in the Sukkah, all ages are invited, families with children between 3-12 strongly encouraged! -
Friday ,
OctOctober 18 , 2024
Friday, Oct 18th 5:30p to 6:00p
Our families with children 5 and under are invited to join us for a short Shabbat program, with singing, a story, and of course Challah and Grape Juice! -
Friday ,
OctOctober 18 , 2024
Friday, Oct 18th 6:00p to 8:30p
Potluck in the Sukkah at 6:15, followed by Shabbat services with participation from the Religious School -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 19 , 2024
Shabbat, Oct 19th 6:30p to 9:00p
For our teens: there will be dinner provided in the sukkah, followed by a screening of Happy Death Day (PG-13). -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 20 , 2024
Sunday, Oct 20th 9:30a to 12:00p
Judaics and Hebrew for grades K-7. -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 20 , 2024
Sunday, Oct 20th 12:15p to 1:00p
Youth Group Meeting to discuss goals and ideas for the year -
Monday ,
OctOctober 21 , 2024
Monday, Oct 21st 6:30p to 9:00p
For our adults: Screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show (R) (Bring Your Own Dinner) -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 23 , 2024
Wednesday, Oct 23rd 5:00p to 6:30p
Gan Teva at Ner Shalom is sponsoring this event in our Spookot lineup! Trunk 'r' Treat style, candy will be provided, followed by a dance party and costume contest. Hot Dogs and beverages will be served for dinner. Open to all ages, families with children under 5 strongly encouraged!
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Ner Shalom in the News
- Washington Jewish Week - September 7, 2023
Year of the Seder!
- Washington Jewish Week - May 20, 2021
CNS Opens First Jewish Preschool in PWC
-Washington Jewish Week - June 30, 2020
CNS Branded Masks Save Lives
- Prince WIlliam Living - September 20, 2019
Annual Patriot Day Shabbat
- Prince William Living - March 20, 2019
- Learning About Jewish Traditions
- Prince William Living - March 18, 2019
- Building an Inclusive & Vibrant Community
- Prince William Living - November 20, 2018
- Coming Together After a National Tragedy
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