OHEV SHOLOM SHABBOOM! for October 5, Parasha Shmini Atzeret Yizkor
10/06/2023 10:17:40 AM
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Energize your week with Ohev Sholom October 5, 2023
SHABBAT TIMES
Erev Shabbat, October 6 (Tishrei 21) Hoshana Rabah 6:45a Shacharit (in person or via Zoom) 6:25p Mincha/Maariv (in person or via Zoom) 6:25p Candle Lighting
Shabbat, October 7 (Tishrei 22) Shmini Atzeret Yizkor 9:00a Shacharit followed by a snack kiddush 10:30a Shabbat Morning Youth Groups 6:20p Mincha 6:45p Maariv with Hakafot 7:24p Candle Lighting
CELEBRATE SHABBAT AT OHEV!
Community Kiddush This week’s Kiddush is sponsored by Ohev. Do you want to sponsor an upcoming Kiddush? Email alejandra@ohevdc.org to find out more. SundayBarbecue Lunch Dessert is sponsored by Kira Plagge & Adam Messinger in honor of Micah’s birthday
Yom Tov Morning Youth Groups - We welcome all children under bar/bat mitzvah to remain in the sanctuary or else participate in youth group programming as set out below. If you expect your children to participate please register them at this link: https://form.jotform.com/232665808805060.
Shmini Atzeret Tots (ages 18 months - 3 years) Babysitters will be available in the tots room for those who want to drop off their children starting at 9:30. Tot Shabbat will begin at 10:30. As always, the tots room is open to parents and young children throughout services. Location: Tots Room Shabbat Club (Prek4 - 1st grade) Supervised play will be available starting at 9:45; programming content will begin at 10:15 Location: Social Hall Stage J-Minyan (2nd - 5th grade) Supervised activities will begin at 9:45; programming content will begin at 10:15 Location: Chadar Tikvah/Chapel
Simchat Torah Tots (ages 18 months - 3 years) Babysitters will be available in the tots room for those who want to drop off their children starting at 10:30, after hakafot. As always, the tots room is open to parents and young children throughout services. Location: Tots Room
Shabbat Club/J-Minyan (Prek4 - 5th grade) Supervised play will be available for all children ages 4+ starting at 10:30, after hakafot; Rabbi Wolkenfeld's kids trivia game will occur during leining/aliyot. Location: Social Hall and Stage
Simchat Torah Youth Torah Reading this Saturday at 5pm! In a change (upgrade) from the past we will be doing it SATURDAY AFTERNOON (Shemini Atzeret), October 7th at 5 pm, pre-dinner. All pre-Bnai Mitzvah age are welcome to sign up and read whether it's 1, 2, 3, 4 or even 5 lines! You can sign up here! If you have any questions or need help finding additional leyning resources email Rabbi Wolkenfeld at Rabbi.Wolkenfeld@OhevDC.org
High Holiday Appeal During this busy holiday season, marked by many offerings here at Ohev, your gift to the High Holiday Appeal helps power us forward.
The Ohev Welcoming Committee is excited to match hosts and guests. If you would like to be a guest or host, please fill out this form.
SHMINI ATZERET AND SIMCHAT TORAH
Davening Times Friday, 10/6 6:45am: Hoshana Raba Services 6:25pm: Mincha/Maariv 6:25pm: Candlelighting
Saturday, 10/7 9:00am: Shacharit with Kohelet, Yizkor, and Tefillat Geshem 6:20pm: Mincha 6:45pm: Maariv with Hakafot
Sunday, 10/8 8:45am: Shacharit ~9:45am: Hakafot, Women’s Layning, Men’s aliyot, and kids’ trivia game with Rabbi Wolkenfeld: Special Aliyot, Torah Reading, and Musaf ~1:00pm Simchat Torah BBQ (see below) 6:30pm: Mincha/Maariv
High School Tish- Friday, 10/6 at 9pm Join Rabbi and Rabbanit Wolkenfeld for a festive Tish at their home Youth Torah Reading + Dinner- Saturday, 10/7 at 5pm All children under B’nai Mitzvah age are invited to participate in a youth Torah reading followed by a light dinner and dancing
Simchat Torah Hakafot Under the Stars- Saturday, 10/7 at 7pm following by Torah reading Sing and dance the night away outdoors in the shul parking lot. Special treats will be served, including ice cream following the Torah reading!
Simchat Torah Morning Click here for the detailed schedule
Barbecue Lunch- Sunday, 10/8 after shul (Sold out) After all of the dancing and davening, join us for a festive outdoor barbecue for those who pre-registered.
HAKAFOT SPONSORSHIPS
Many thanks to all of our sponsors who have graciously made possible what we hope are the most delicious hakafot in years.
The first hakafah is sponsored by Ohev Sholom in honor of all of our torah readers.
The second hakafah is sponsored by the Waxman/Margulies family in honor of ADMO"R R' Aaron Teitelbaum's upcoming birthday.
The third hakafah is sponsored by Emily, Adin, Dov, and Gavriel Kahan in honor of Ari's birthday.
The fourth hakafah is sponsored by Rachel, Tovah, Avital, Eliana, and Nili Berger in honor of Ben’s birthday.
The fifth hakafah is sponsored by Josh, Mira, Vered, and Eden Resnick in honor of Arava’s birthday.
The sixth hakafah is sponsored by Devora Labaton and Micah, Paul, and Ezra Stein in honor of Ella’s birthday.
The seventh hakafah is sponsored by Jessica Levi and Thomas, Anaelle, and Ari LeTrent in honor of Emmy’s birthday
LEARNING AT OHEV
Wednesday Night Torah Join us at Ohev Sholom on Wednesday evenings at 8:00pm beginning on October 11 for accessible and thought provoking shiurim featuring close reading of primary texts in Hebrew and English translation and open discussion of some of the big ideas that animate contemporary Jewish life.
Continuity & Crisis: Halakhah in a Changing World with Rabbi David Wolkenfeld - October 11: Sabbath Observance & Modern Jewish Identity - October 18: FDA Inspections and Gentile Milk - October 25: Synagogue Architecture and New World Denominations - November 1: Shabbat Clocks & Automation
Common Kashrut Conundrums with Rabbi David Wolkenfeld - November 8: Kashrut in Jewish Thought - November 15: Dairy Equipment, Meat Equipment and Pareve - November 29: Cheese - December 6: Whiskey
Saturday Night Series on Jewish Sexual Ethics with Rabbanit Sara Wolkenfeld: December 2 & 16 at 8pm
This series will examine classical and contemporary Jewish texts which speak about sexuality and intimacy and will explore the implications of these laws and stories for constructing an authentic Jewish attitude towards sexual relations. The class is open to women of all ages, regardless of marital status.
Sunday Mornings At Shul Come for Shacharit and stay for pastries and learning designed to deepen our prayer experience as a community.
Prayer & Pastries for adults with Rabbanit Sara Wolkenfeld
Mishnah Berachot for kids in grades 3-5 with Rabbi David Wolkenfeld: - October 15 | November 19 | December 10
Tuesday Parsha Lunch & Learn at Ohev (and on Zoom) at 12:30pm
October 17, 24, 31 | November 7, 14, 21, 28 | December 5, 12
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS
Hannah Josovitz Ezra Levisohn Jeffrey Mendelsohn Liat Netter Ruth Polk Samuel Evans Aaron Shoham Ella Labaton Stein Ronen Billing Micah Messinger Nathan Weissler Benjamin Berger
Elana Levine Brown Naama Levine Brown Nathaniel Evans Rae Ringel Raphael Leon Berg Emma Ribner Rafael Grinberg Asher Epstein Claire Mosenthal
Like many communities, we rely on volunteers to help make Ohev such a vibrant shul. Please consider getting involved by joining (or helping to lead) one of our committees. Whether you have several hours a week or even a few hours a month, there is an opportunity for you to volunteer and help make a difference in our community. More info here!
