WOODSIDE SYNAGOGUE 9001 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD /

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1 WOODSIDE SYNAGOGUE 9001 Georgia Avenue, 301/ Guide for Out-of Town Visitors and Friends Welcome to Woodside Synagogue Ahavas Torah, an important part of the greater Washington area s vibrant Jewish community for the past 55 years. We are very happy that you have made Woodside a part of your Washington experience. Woodside is fortunate to host many visitors to the nation s capital. We are pleased to offer this information packet to make your visit as pleasant as possible. Have an enjoyable visit! Table of Contents Basic Information and Minyanim...2 Shiurim...3 Youth Program, Mikvah, Hospitality...4 Nearby Hotels...5 Restaurants...6 Bakeries, Kosher Markets...10 Bookstores/Gift Shops, Candy Shop...11 General Supermarkets and Pharmacies...12 Local Apartment Rentals...13 Eruv...16 If you wish to support our shul, please place your contribution in the lock-box near the door on the south side of the beit midrash, or go to the Shul web site ( and donate on-line using PayPal or credit cards. Whether or not you choose to make a contribution, we hope you enjoy your stay and that you will come back again. Thank you. Spring 2019 Edition Page 1 of 16

2 Address 9001 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Md (The intersection of Georgia Avenue and Noyes Drive) Web Site Telephone 301/ This number will provide you with recorded information on the status of the eruv and davening times for a given Shabbat. Rabbi President Fax: 301/ Rabbi Moshe Walter rabbi@wsat.org Stephen Reid president@wsat.org Minyanim Shacharit (For holidays and fast days, see shul calendar on our website) Weekdays and Rosh Chodesh 6:50 and 8 AM Monday and Thursday 7:00 and 8 AM Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00 AM Sunday (including Rosh Chodesh) 6:40 and 8 AM weekday Rosh Chodesh Shabbat 7:15 AM, Early Minyan 8:45 AM, Regular Minyan Mincha/Maariv Shabbat and Weekdays About 15 minutes before sunset Sunday thru Thursday Additional late maariv, 8:45 PM Monday thru Thursday during the winter Friday, nearest 5 minutes to candle lighting time; also early mincha/maariv service during the summer (see the shul calendar on our website) Shabbat, mincha is about 30 minutes before sunset and is followed by a Seudah Shelishit. During most of the summer, an early mincha is also held at 6:00 PM Motzei Shabbat maariv, 45 minutes after sunset For the most accurate minyanim times always consult the shul calendar on our website! Spring 2019 Edition Page 2 of 16

3 Daily: WSAT Classes The shiurim list is also available on our website at Daf Yomi. Time and Location varies. For current details, contact Bernie Lipman, Shabbat: Sugyah B Iyun Sunmer Series, given by R. Bleich: Summer, 5 PM Gemara Shiur (Beitzah), given by Danny Jacoby: Summer: after 6PM Mincha, Winter: one hour before Mincha. Navi Class for Women: various teachers and locations, see Announcements. Sunday: Women's Parsha Class, given by R. Walter; Time: 9:00 AM. Gemara Shiur (Berachot), given by R. Landesman; Time: 9:00 AM. Monday: Introductory Gemara Shiur (Sotah), given by R. Landesman; Time: 8:30PM. On the Same Page Gemara Shiur (Rosh Hashanah),given by R. Walter; Time: 9:00 PM, during summer may be after Maariv. Tuesday: Gemara Shiur, in memory of R' Leonard Dickstein (taught by Danny Jacoby) (Megillah); Time: Varies, generally before Mincha or after Maariv. Wednesday: Wednesday Night Open Beis Midrash; Time: 9:00 PM Bais Midrash Shiur, given by R. Walter; Time: 9:00 PM. Timely and seasonal Halachic topics. Gemara Shiur (Sanhedrin), given by R. Landesman; Time: 8:30PM. Spring 2019 Edition Page 3 of 16

4 Youth Program Child Care Shabbat morning groups B not Ahavat Torah Holidays Babysitting for infants and young children is available on a fee basis for Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur. May be arranged other times when there is sufficient interest. Ages 2-5: 10:15 AM, Mini Minyan, Sarah Landesman Study Ages 6-8: 10:15 AM, Kest Social Hall Ages 9+: 10:15 AM, Minions Minyan, Selman Classroom Every 4-6 weeks: Youth minyan, boys & girls ages 10+, entire service is youth organized and led. 9:00 AM, Beit Midrash Group meets Shabbat afternoon, 5:00 PM, Selman Classroom Special activities and refreshments are planned during Hanukkah and other holidays. Woodside Mikvah Organization Woodside Mikvah 8901 Georgia Ave (1 block south of the shul, corner of Ballard St. and Georgia Ave.); for appointments, call 301/ Women Men Call for women s hours. Appointments preferred but not required. Sunday-Friday: before 9:00 AM. Friday afternoon and Erev Yom Tov: from 12 Noon until 4:30 PM or 1 hour before candle lighting time, whichever is earlier. For more information, see our website: Hospitality People seeking Shabbat or Yom Tov hospitality in the Woodside community should send an to: shabbos@wsat.org Spring 2019 Edition Page 4 of 16

5 Nearby Hotels Information pertaining to hotels that are relatively close to Woodside Synagogue is listed below. Distances may vary slightly depending which route one takes. Please contact the hotel to get current pricing, and to check on the availability of an in-room refrigerator and a manual door key. Walking Distance to Name, Address, Telephone Sheraton 8777 Georgia Avenue 301/ DoubleTree by Hilton 8727 Colesville Road 301/ Homewood Suites by Hilton 8728 Colesville Road 301/ Hamption Inn 8728-A Colesville Road 301/ Courtyard by Marriott 8506 Fenton Street Holiday Inn Express 7990 Georgia Avenue 301/ Shul Silver Spring Metro 0.35 miles 0.4 miles 0.65 miles 0.4 miles 0.65 miles 0.4 miles 0.65 miles 0.4 miles 0.85 miles 0.4 miles 1.3 miles 0.6 miles Travelodge th Street 301/ miles 0.6 miles Spring 2019 Edition Page 5 of 16

6 Shopping Centers There are two shopping centers in the area where a significant number of kosher restaurants, kosher markets, and other stores of Jewish interest can be found. Directions from Woodside Synagogue to these shopping centers are provided below. In the listings that follow, the businesses that are located in these shopping centers will be identified. Wheaton Kemp Mill Shopping Center Directions: Georgia Ave. north; right onto Arcola Avenue; right onto Lamberton Drive, straight into shopping center. Distance: 4.8 miles. Rockville Randolph Hills Shopping Center Directions: Georgia Ave. north; slight left onto Viers Mill Road; left onto Randolph Road, left onto Rocking Horse Road, go through the stop sign straight into shopping center. Distance: 6.1 miles. Restaurants All restaurants listed herein are under the Rabbinical Council of Greater Washington ( Capitol K, supervision. Where possible, we have provided one set of directions from Woodside Synagogue for each establishment. Please call ahead to confirm hours and directions. Distances will vary if an alternate route is taken. Silver Spring and Wheaton Goldberg's New York Bagels Silver Spring (Dairy cholov yisroel: sandwiches, soups) 9328 Georgia Avenue, Telephone 240/ Website: goldbergsnybagels.com Hours: Sun 7 AM 3 PM; Mon-Thurs 6 AM 3 PM; Fri 6 AM 3 PM (2 PM during standard time) Directions: 4 blocks North of Woodside Synagogue on Georgia Ave. Distance: 0.5 miles. Spring 2019 Edition Page 6 of 16

7 Ben Yehuda Cafe and Pizzeria (Dairy: Pizza, salads, subs, soups) Kemp Mill Shopping Center (see directions above) 1370 B Lamberton Drive, Silver Spring, MD Telephone: 301/ Website: Hours: Sun 11 AM 8 PM; Mon-Thu Noon-8 PM; Fri 11 AM 2 PM; Sat 1 hour after Shabbat 11:30 PM Notes: Cholov Yisroel dairy menu Holy Chow (Meat: Chinese take-out) Kemp Mill Shopping Center (see directions above) 1331 Lamberton Drive, Silver Spring, MD Telephone: 301/ Website: Hours: Sun-Thu 11:30 AM-9:30 PM; Fri 11:30 AM-2:30 PM Max s Kosher Cafe (Meat: deli, fried chicken, grill, felafel & shwarma) 2319 University Boulevard West, Wheaton, MD Telephone: 301/ Website: Hours: Sun Thu 11 AM 8:30 PM; Fri. 11:00 AM 2:00 PM Directions: Georgia Ave. north; right onto Prichard Road; left onto Amherst Ave.; 3rd left onto University Blvd. W. Distance: 3 miles. Special note: Max's also has concession stands at Nationals Park and FedEx Field Nut House Pizza (Dairy: Pizza, veggie subs) Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD Telephone: 301/ Website: Hours: Sun-Thu 11:30 AM 9:00 PM; Fri.: 11:30 AM 2:00 PM; Sat 1/2 hour after Shabbat until 1:00 AM Notes: All items Cholov Yisroel with the exception of the ice cream products Directions: Georgia Avenue north; located in strip mall on right at corner of Georgia Avenue and University Blvd. Distance: 2.9 miles. The Kosher Pastry Oven (Pareve bakery, dairy cafe: wraps, salads, soups at lunch; Moroccan, Italian, fish, pasta at dinner) Kemp Mill Shopping Center (see directions above) 1372 Lamberton Drive, Silver Spring, MD Telephone: 301/ Website: Hours: Cafe and Bakery: Sun 7:30 AM-4 PM (bakery closes 6 PM); Thu 8 AM-4 PM (bakery closes 6 PM); Fri 7:30AM-1:30 PM (bakery closes 2:30 PM) Dinner service: Mon-Thu 5:30 PM-8:30 PM Spring 2019 Edition Page 7 of 16

8 Rockville Al Ha esh (Meat: Israeli salads, skewers, kebabs) Randolph Hills Shopping Center (see directions above) 4860 Boiling Brook Parkway, Rockville, MD Telephone: 301/ Website: Hours: Sun-Thu noon-8:30 PM; Fri noon-2 PM Notes: Restaurant is located next to the Moti's Market Siena's Pizzeria (Dairy, cholov yisroel: Pizza, Italian, and Mexican) Randolph Hills Shopping Center (see directions above) 4840 Boiling Brook Parkway, Rockville, MD Telephone: 301/ Website: sienasrestaurant.com Hours: Sun Thu 11 AM 8 PM; Fri. 11 AM-2 PM (winter), 11 AM-3 PM (summer) Goldberg's New York Bagels Rockville (Dairy, cholov yisroel: sandwiches and soups) Randolph Hills Shopping Center (see directions above) Boiling Brook Parkway, Rockville, MD Telephone: 301/ Website: goldbergsnybagels.com Hours: Sun -Thu 7 AM 3 PM; Fri 7 AM 3 PM (2 PM during standard time) Oh Mama Grill (Meat: Mediterranean and Middle Eastern) 188 Rollins Ave., Rockville, MD Phone: (301) Website: ohmamagrill.com Hours: Sun - Thu 11:30 AM-9 PM, Fri 11:30 AM-2:30 PM Directions: Georgia Ave. north; exit right onto I-495 West toward N. Virginia; take Exit 34, MD-355 N toward Rockville/Bethesda/Wisconsin Ave.; turn left onto Rollins Ave. Distance: 8.1 miles. Cafe Sunflower (Dairy: soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods) 6101 Executive Blvd., No. Bethesda, MD Phone: (301) Website: Hours: Mon - Thu 8 AM-4:30 PM, Fri 8 AM-4 PM/Summer, 3:30 PM/Winter Directions: Georgia Ave. north; exit right onto I-495 West toward N. Virginia; take Exit 35, I-270 N toward Frederick; Take Exit 1A, Old Georgetown Road/MD-187; turn left onto Executive Blvd. Distance: 7.9 miles. Spring 2019 Edition Page 8 of 16

9 Potomac Goldberg's New York Bagels Potomac (Dairy, cholov yisroel: sandwiches and soups) 7731 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac, MD Phone: (240) Website: goldbergsnybagels.com Hours: Sun -Thu 7 AM 3 PM; Fri 7 AM - 3 PM (2 PM during standard time) Directions: Georgia Ave. north; exit right onto I-495 West toward N. Virginia; exit right onto I-270 toward Frederick; take exit 1A for MD-187 N/Old Georgetown Road; turn left onto Tuckerman Lane. Distance: 8.1 miles. Washington, D.C. Char Bar (Meat: Deli, grill, BBQ, burgers) 2142 L St. NW, Washington, DC Telephone: 202/ Website: Hours: Sun-Thu 11 AM-9 PM; Fri 11 AM-2:30 PM Metro: Red Line, Silver Spring to Dupont Circle Distance: 8.0 miles. 3 block walk from Dupont Circle Soupergirl (Vegan: soup, salads) 314 Carroll St. NW, Washington, DC Telephone: 202/ Website: Hours: Mon-Thu 8:15 AM-8 PM; Fri 8:15 AM-3 PM; Sun 11 AM-5 PM Metro: Red Line, Silver Spring to Takoma Distance: 2 miles Soupergirl (Vegan: soup, salads) 1829 M St. NW, Washington, DC Telephone: 202/ Website: Hours: Mon-Thu 11 AM-7 PM; Fri 11 AM-3 PM Metro: Red Line, Silver Spring to Farragut North Distance: 9.5 miles The Brooklyn Sandwich Co. Kosher Food Truck (Meat: sandwiches, soups, sides) Locations and hours change frequently Website: Spring 2019 Edition Page 9 of 16

10 Bakeries The Kosher Pastry Oven (see Restaurants, Silver Spring and Wheaton) Goldberg's Bagels (see Restaurants, Silver Spring, Rockville and Potomac) Moti's Market (see Kosher Markets) Shalom s Kosher Market (see Kosher Markets) Breadsmith of Potomac 7937 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac, MD Telephone: 301/ Website: Hours: Tue-Thu 8 AM-7 PM; Fri 7 AM 4 PM; Sun 8 AM-4 PM Sunflower Bakery 8507 Ziggy Lane, Gaithersburg, MD Telephone: 240/ Website: Order on the web site or by phone; 48 hours advance notice required Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Shady Grove Road, Rockville, MD Hours: Sun-Thu 6:00 AM-11:00 PM, Fri-Sat 6:00 AM-Midnight Krispy Kreme Doughnuts 1350 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC Hours: Sun-Thu 6:00 AM-11:00 PM, Fri-Sat Midnight-Midnight Kosher Markets Silver Spring and Wheaton Shalom Kosher Kemp Mill Shopping Center (see directions above) 1361 Lamberton Drive, Silver Spring, Maryland Telephone: 301/ Website: Hours: Sun 7:30 AM-8 PM; Mon-Wed 7:30 AM-9 PM; Thu 7:30 AM-9:30 PM; Fri 7:30 AM-5 PM/Summer, 4 PM/Winter Rockville Moti's Market Randolph Hills Shopping Center (see directions above) 4860 Boiling Brook Parkway, Rockville, MD Telephone: 301/ Website: Hours: Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu 7:30 AM-9 PM; Mon 7:30 AM 8 PM; Fri. 7 AM 4 PM/Summer, 3 PM/Winter Spring 2019 Edition Page 10 of 16

11 Jewish Bookstores and Gift Shops Elli-Chai's 1-Stop Judaica Kemp Mill Shopping Center (see directions above) 1319 Lamberton Drive, Silver Spring, MD Telephone: 301/ They carry books, music, gifts and more Israeli Accents Randolph Hills Shopping Center (see directions above) 4838 Boiling Brook Parkway, Rockville, MD Telephone: 301/ They have Jewish Gifts and Judaica Candy Shop The Candy Man Kemp Mill Shopping Center (see directions above) 1351 Lamberton Drive, Silver Spring, MD Telephone: 301/ Website: Candy, dried fruit and nuts, gift platters and baskets Spring 2019 Edition Page 11 of 16

12 General Supermarkets and Pharmacies CVS in the Blair Park Shopping Center 1290 East West Highway, Telephone: 301/ Hours: 24 Hours/7 Days a week Directions: Georgia Ave. south; turn right onto Colesville Rd (MD-29) left onto East- West Hwy (MD-410), first right into Blair Park Shopping Center, take first left. Distance: 1.1 miles Giant Foods in the Blair Park Shopping Center 1280 East West Highway, Telephone: 301/ Pharmacy: 301/ Hours: Mon-Sat 6:00 AM Midnight; Sun 6:00 AM-11:00 PM Directions: Georgia Ave. south; turn right onto Colesville Rd (MD-29) left onto East- West Hwy (MD-410), first right into Blair Park Shopping Center, take first left. Distance: 1.1 miles Snider s Super Foods 1936 Seminary Road, Silver Spring, Md Telephone: 301/ Website: Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Sat 7:00 AM-7:00 PM; Sun 8:00 AM-6:00 PM Directions: Georgia Ave. north; turn left onto Seminary Rd. (2 nd light), store on the right Distance: 0.6 miles Whole Foods Market 833 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, Md Telephone: 301/ Website: Hours: 8:00 AM-10:00 PM, 7 days a week Directions: Georgia Ave. south; turn left onto Spring St.; straight across Colesville Rd. onto Cedar St.; turn left onto Pershing Dr.; straight into shopping center Distance: 1.1 miles Costco Wholesale Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton, MD Telephone: 301/ Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 AM-8:30 PM, Sat 9:30 AM-6:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Notes: Includes Kosher Dairy bakery Directions: Georgia Ave. north; turn left onto University Blvd. W; turn left onto Veirs Mill Rd. Distance: 3.3 miles Spring 2019 Edition Page 12 of 16

13 Local Rental Apartments This is a partial listing of the available apartment buildings in downtown Silver Spring. The reader is encouraged to do additional research as desired. The monthly rents/fees listed for these rental apartments are subject to change. The distances to the synagogue and to Metro may vary slightly depending on the route taken. Name and Contact Information Alexander House 8560 Second Ave Silver Spring, MD / The Blairs Corner of 16 th Street, Colesville Rd, and East West Hwy 301/ Cole Spring Plaza 1001 Spring Street 888/ Colesville Towers 8811 Colesville Rd 888/ Falkland Chase th Street 855/ falklandchaseapartments.com Monthly Rents Features Distance $1,385 for studio $1,625-1,655 for 1 bdrm $1,815-2,009 for 2 bdrm $1,405-$1,635 for studio $1,725-$2,065 for 1 bdrm $2,015-$2,600 for 2 bdrm $2,535-$2,835 for 3 bdrm $1,280-1,330 for studio $1,590-1,965 for 1 bdrm $2,210-2,320 for 2 bdrm $1,140-1,265 for studio $1,350-1,595 for 1bdrm $1,730-2,030 for 2bdrm $2,375-2,415 for 3bdrm $1,350-1,905 for 1 bdrm $1,565-2,485 for 2 bdrm $2,185-3,170 for 3 bdrm Business Center Concierge Business Center Concierge Saunas Next to pub. library Concierge On-site parking 0.6 miles (Shul) 0.2 miles (Metro) 1.2 miles (Shul) 0.4 miles (Metro) 0.6 miles (Shul) 0.5 miles (Metro) 0.6 miles (Shul) 0.5 miles (Metro) 0.8 miles (Shul) 0.3 miles (Metro) Spring 2019 Edition Page 13 of 16

14 Fenwick Apartments 8616 Second Ave 888/ The Point at Silver Spring 8750 Georgia Avenue 240/ thepointatsilverspringapts.com/ $1,650-1,772 for studio $1,656-2,281 for 1 bdrm $2,604-3,340 for 2 bdrm $1,118-1,579 for studio $1,322-1,799 for 1bdrm $1,735-2,250 for 2bdrm Clubroom On-site parking Business Center Conceirge 0.5 miles (Shul) 0.3 miles (Metro) 0.4miles (Shul) 0.4 miles (Metro) Georgia West 8708 First Avenue 301/ orgia-west/ $1,715-2,030 for 1bdrm $1,978-2,308 for 2bdrm Business Center 0.4 miles (Shul) 0.4 miles (Metro) Heritage at Silver Spring 8021 Geogia Avenue 301/ Lenox Park 1400 East West Highway 866/ Apartments th Street 301/ Metro Fidler Lane 240/ ross- companies.com/properties/metro- 710-apartments/ $1,680 for studio $1,680-$2,314 for 1bdrm $2,167-$2,367 for 2bdrm $1,751-$1,921 for 1bdrm $2,238-$2,339 for 2bdrm (call) for 3 bdrm $1,375-$1,455 for 1 bdrm $1,640-$1,735 for 2 bdrm $2,045-$2,260 for 3 bdrm $1,305-$1,431 for studio $1,612-1,824 for 1bdrm $2,045-$2,208 for 2bdrm Jacuzzi Concierge 1.2 miles (Shul) 0.7 miles (Metro) 0.9 miles (Shul) 0.1 miles (Metro) 0.8 miles (Shul) 0.8 miles (Metro) 0.5 miles (Shul) 0.5 miles (Metro) Portico at Silver Spring Metro 1203 Fidler Lane 866/ $1,525 for studio $1,673-1,838 for 1bdrm $2,197 for 2bdrm Business Center 0.5 miles (Shul) 0.2 miles (Metro) Spring 2019 Edition Page 14 of 16

15 Summit Hills th Street 240/ summit-hills/ Twin Towers 1110 Fidler Lane Silver Spring MD / twin-towers/ $1,360-1,550 for studio $1,550-1,810 for 1bdrm $1,770-2,310 for 2bdrm $2,200-2,390 for 3bdrm $2,450-2,860 for 4bdrm $1,400-1,490 for studio $1,540-1,660 for 1bdrm $2,095 for 2 bdrm Tennis Courts Picnic Areas Convenience Store Garden Plots Playground Business Center 0.7 miles (Shul) 0.3 miles (Metro) 0.6 miles (Shul) 0.2 miles (Metro) Spring 2019 Edition Page 15 of 16

16 Eruv The Woodside community has an Eruv, combined with the Eruv for Shepherd Park in DC, which allows us to carry on Shabbat. It is recommended to call the Shul (301/ ) for the recorded Eruv status just prior to Shabbat. A copy of the Eruv map is on shul web site: Spring 2019 Edition Page 16 of 16