Mazel tov to Tyler & Sarah Herman, and big sister Mira on the birth of a baby girl!
Ohev Sholom welcomes Rabbi Herzl Hefter - December 1st & 2nd. Join us for a Scholar-In-Residence Shabbat with Rabbi Herzl Hefter. Rabbi Hefter will be speaking several times throughout Shabbat including: -Friday Evening at 7pm: Dessert reception and shiur open to the entire community titled Chanukah: Theological Trauma and Recovery -Saturday Morning Drasha: What was Yaakov Really Afraid Of?
-Seudah Shlishit: “…And Where Was Dinah?” What Happens When You Lock A Girl In A Box?
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.
Pickle Minyan this Shabbat! Next kids minyan is December 2nd, Parsha Vayishlach. Please sign up for Donut/Pickle Minyan here. The schedule for the rest of the school year is also on the document, if you want to look ahead and plan accordingly.
Friendsgiving Kiddush this week - Come joins us at Ohev for a friendsgiving kiddush! Enjoy dairy Thanksgiving dishes with Ohev friends. 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.
Meeting with Rabbi Wolkenfeld: To schedule an in-person or phone meeting with Rabbi Wolkenfeld please use his Calendly page here. Call or text his cellphone for any urgent rabbinic needs at 917-621-5678.
As a community, 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.
EVENTS!
Ohev therapeutic art experience - December 3rd at 3 -4pm This community event is designed to be a moment to gather for creative expression. We will be making a banner to display in the Chadar Tikvah for the goal of expressing our solidarity with Israel at this difficult time as well as our solidarity with each other in community. More info here!
Tisch for high school students on Friday night, December 8th, at the Wolkenfeld's home from 8:30-10pm. Register here!
Chanukah Night Out: Sufganiyot and Cocktails - Saturday, December 9 from 8- 9:30pm Please join us to gather with friends and connect during Chanukah. Enjoy donuts from establishments throughout the DC area and Chanukah and Israeli inspired cocktails. Opportunities to support Israel will also be provided. (Adults Only) Register here! Presentation from Israeli NGO Emergency Delegation to America - Wednesday, December 13th at 7:30pm.
Seudah shlishit on December 23 - Distinctions with a Difference? Hamas, the Global Jihadi Movement, and the Iranian "Axis of Resistance" It has been an oft-repeated refrain since the terrorist attacks of October 7 that "Hamas is ISIS." But how does Hamas fit in the larger global jihadi movement, led by groups like al-Qaeda and ISIS? And what about Hamas's role in Iran's terror proxy network, with groups such as Hezbollah and the Houthis? In this talk, join Jordan Reimer -- a former Middle East policymaker and counter-terrorism analyst at the Department of Defense, NYPD Intelligence Bureau, and RAND -- to discuss the distinctions between these groups and the implications for countering the threats they pose to Israel and the United States.
RECORDINGS
On Wednesday, November 29th, Rabbi Wolkenfeld gave a shiur titled “Cheese in Halacha" as part of his series on Common Kashrut Conundrums. The recording can be viewed here.
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
RELEASED: Yarden Roman-Gat, handed daughter to husband who escaped Roman-Gats were visiting family on Kibbutz Be’eri, which they had left a month earlier due to the rockets from Gaza. Complete info here.
Israeli artist selling prints - Yoni Zohar is a critically acclaimed Israeli artist. He has been in America with his family since the start of the Shimini Atzeret War. He is looking to sell prints of his artwork to help support his family until they can all return to Israel. Ohev is helping by serving as a local delivery option for any artwork you order from the website. It’s just like Sunflower, but for art. Pickup from Rabbi Wolkenfeld at any weekday tefilah or from the office during hours when the office is open. Website is here: https://www.yonizohar.com/prints 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!
The Capital Closet will be open on 12/17 and 12/24 from 10-11am. 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.
LEARNING AT OHEV
Tuesday Parsha Lunch & Learn at Ohev (and on Zoom) at 12:30pm
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 - 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: - December 10. Info here!
Saturday Night Series on Jewish Sexual Ethics with Rabbanit Sara Wolkenfeld: January 27 and February 3rd 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.
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.
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS
Nahanni Rous Joy Cohen Shmuel Nadata Tomer Epstein Yaniv Sacho-Tanzer Briana Rubin James Loeffler Micah Stein Arthur Schwartz Oren Baer Shira Hollander
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!
