Mazel tov to Caleb Kurtzer-Ellenbogenon his Bar Mitzvah!
We regret to inform the passing of Grace Cohen Grossman z"l , mother of Dov Grossman (Katie Schenk) and the late Ari Grossman z"l, grandmother of Sophia, Jonas, and Gabriel Grossman. Shabbat Morning Youth Groups - We welcome all children under bar/bat mitzvah to remain in the sanctuary or else participate in youth group programming.
Tots (ages 18M - 3 years): Babysitting available beginning at 9:15am in the Tots Room. Tot Shabbat will begin at 11:00am. Parent participation is encouraged for this family program, but babysitting will remain available and ongoing until the end of services. Shabbat Club (Prek4 - Kindergarten): 10:00am in the Chadar Tikvah. J-Minyan (1st - 5th grade): 10:00am in the Chapel.
Kiddush this week is sponsored by the Kurtzer-Ellenbogen Family in honor of Caleb Kurtzer-Ellenbogen Bar Mitzvah. Do you want to sponsor an upcoming Kiddush? Emailalejandra@ohevdc.orgto find out more. Seudah Shlishit this week is sponsored by Ohev. Do you want to sponsor an upcoming Seudah Shlishit? Email alejandra@ohevdc.org to find out more.
Sunday Mornings At Shul - November 19 at 8:30am 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: - November 19 | December 10. Info here!
As a community, I know that many of us would like to pray for everyone in Israel who needs our prayers. Having real names and knowing the status of those individuals will help us focus. Here is a google formwhere you can enter a person's name and status. We ask also for your name so that we can follow up for updates.
Chesed Committee: Lend a hand - As we try to regroup after the past few weeks, we can use this time to make ourselves available to support each other by being there for each other. For those who may be available to help out members in need of short term assistance please fill out this form.
RECORDINGS
On Wednesday, November 15th, Rabbi Wolkenfeld gave a shiur titled "Dairy Equipment, Meat Equipment and Pareve" as part of his series on Common Kashrut Conundrums. The recording can be viewed here!
COMPOSTING AT OHEV!
Ohev is launching a composting pilot initiative to run through the end of the year. We are hopeful to build this into a regular shul practice and ask for your help in ensuring its success. This is a small step we can take towards reducing our environmental impact as a community. We’re still in the building phase so we’d love your feedback and support as we transition to this new model.
Thank you to those supporting this effort, including our Green Committee, the shul Board, and the B'nai Mitzvah families who have come together to sponsor this initial kickoff.
This includes, in the order of simcha, the Epstein-Levisohn, Silverberg-Gershman, Wolkenfeld, Kurtzer-Ellenbogen, and Gremont-Baer families. Contact Reuven Walder at rwalder@gmail.com if you’d like to help this initiative grow.
STANDING WITH ISRAEL
Mental Health Resources - We know that all of us have been grieving, angry, sad, and shocked as we grapple with the situation unfolding in Israel. Some of you may be struggling to keep yourself calm as you also try to calm family members and loved ones. Click herefor a list of mental health resources that may be useful in these trying times.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
The Jewish Leadership Conference - Herzl Prize Address delivered by 2023 Laureate Dr. Leon R. Kass. To see the recording please click here!
Capital Closet, a project of Yad Yehuda of Greater Washington, The Capital Closet will be open to this community this Sunday, November 19th from 10am-11am. Come peruse our beautiful, curated selection of clothing for women, men, and children, as well as Torah School uniforms! Our new address is 9601 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901. The Closet entrance is in the back of the building up a full flight of stairs.
There is no charge for items in The Capital Closet, but financial donations to Yad Yehuda are always appreciated. We are unable to accept clothing donations at this time with the exception of brand new coats; thank you for your understanding. Please feel to reach out with any questions or for more information to: ncarmel@yadyehuda.org
Yad Yehuda Community Bring some extra warmth to the Capital Kosher Pantry by donating to our Cold Weather Food Drive! We'd greatly appreciate donations of: - Soups: boxed, sleeves, cups or cans - Soup croutons - Hot cocoa (dairy & pareve), coffee and tea - Olive oil & potato latke mix And more! Full information here. Sunflower Thanksgiving orders Pick-up! The pick-up at Shepherd Park/Ohev Sholom is on Tuesday, Nov. 21st from 12pm-4pm.
Aleeza Ben Shalom from Netflix's Hit Show Jewish matchmaking - December 4, 2023 Relationship expert, Aleeza ben shalom, is coming in solidarity from Israel to share invaluable insights about healthy relationships and matchmaking and their key to a peaceful future for our community. More info here!
LEARNING AT OHEV
Tuesday Parsha Lunch & Learn at Ohev (and on Zoom) at 12:30pm
November 21, 28
December 5, 12
Info here! 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.Info here!
Common Kashrut Conundrums with Rabbi David Wolkenfeld - November 29: Cheese - December 6: Whiskey
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: - November 19 | December 10. Info here!
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.
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS
Carrie Ross Omri Nahmias Oliver Kirstein Chester Katz Madeline Schwartz Raphael Pristoop Aliza Levine Hannah Levy Joel Finbloom
Jonathan Burt Lilah Pristoop Lucas Lutzky Max Schwartz Milo Lutzky Yakeera Pristoop Ze'ev Yehuda
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!
