OHEV SHOLOM SHABBOOM! for March 7, Parashat Vayakhel
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Energize your week with Ohev Sholom March 7, 2024
SHABBAT TIMES
March 8 (Adar I 28) 7:15a Shacharit (in person or via Zoom) 5:50p Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Chapel) 5:50p Candle Lighting
Shabbat, March 9 (Adar I 29) Parashat Vayakhel, Shabbat Sheklim 9:15a Babysitting available (Tots Room) 9:15a Shacharit with a sermon by Rabbi David Wolkenfeld titled “Boundaries and What They Protect” 10:15a Shabbat Morning Youth Groups 5:35p Mincha, followed by Seudah Shlishit 6:47p Maariv 6:52p Havdalah
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): 10:15am in the Chadar Tikvah. J-Minyan (1st - 5th grade): 10:15am in the Chapel.
Light Kiddush Lunch (dairy) is sponsored by Ohev with an ice cream dessert sponsored by Dina Epstein, Eitan Levisohn, and the entire “Levi-Stein” family in honor of Eitan’s upcoming birthday and his “bar mitzvah-versary.” Do you want to sponsor an upcoming Kiddush? Emailalejandra@ohevdc.orgto find out more. Seudah Shlishit is sponsored by Ohev with an enhancement contributed by Shari Kleiner in honor of Ohev's daily minyan goers and in memory of her father, Chaim Gershon ben Moshe Tzvi z'l. Do you want to sponsor an upcoming Seudah Shlishit? Email alejandra@ohevdc.org to find out more.
Minyan Corner Please note that on early Sunday morning, March 10th, we begin Daylight Saving Time by moving our clocks forward by one hour, and beginning next week, the shul’s daily Mincha/Maariv minyan will resume. Next week, Mincha/Maariv will be at 6:55pm, Sunday - Thursday, and Friday Kabbalat Shabbat will be at 6:45pm throughout the remainder of the Spring and Summer. Thank you to everyone who participated in our weekday Maariv minyan over the winter! To sign up for minyanim, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/Ohevminyan
EVENTS!
Ohev Sholom Youth Floor Hockey The inaugural season of the Ohev Sholom Youth Floor Hockey team was a huge success! To celebrate our successful season, we are having one “bonus” session open to all kids this Saturday, March 9, from 7:15pm - 8:15pm in the Ohev Social Hall and after “glow stick” Havdalah.
**Please note: Ohev tisch for high school students is postponed to a future date TBD**.
Purim Children's Meggilah Reading - Friends, we will be organizing a children's Megillah reading on Purim day. If your child would like to read, please fill out this survey.
“Estie" - A 2024 Purim Spiel based on songs and story of the Barbie Movie.
Purim Day, Sunday, March 24 - early afternoon, time TBD. More info here!
Communal Purim Seudah - Ohev goes to Mexico! Please save the date for a communal Purim Seudah which will take place on Sunday, March 24th, from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Register here!
Celebrate Purim with Delicious Sunflower Hamantaschen! Order by Friday, March 15th at NOON to pick-up at Shepard Park-Ohev Sholom on Friday, March 22nd from 11am-2pm. Sunflower is featuring traditional hamantaschen favorites and creative, fun flavors that are sure to please. This year, Sunflower has a gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan option for those with dietary preferences or restrictions. The Purim menu will be available for ordering on February 22nd with items available starting February 26th. Click here to place your order. Questions? Contact Sunflower at info@sunflowerbakery.org, 240.361.3698
PURIM SCHEDULE
Thursday, March 21st - Taanit Esther 5:49am - Fast begins 7:15am - Shacharit 6:50pm - Mincha/Maariv 8:04pm - Fast concludes
Erev Purim - Saturday night March 23 Mishloach manot pickup - in Chadar Tikvah 8:25pm - Maariv and Megillah reading by men 9:30pm - Reading by men and women for men and women
Purim Day - Sunday, March 24th 8:30am - Shacharit with megillah reading by men for men and women 10:00am - Reading by women for women 2:00pm - Spiel 3:00pm - Youth reading 3:30pm - Youth chessed projects for multiple age groups 4:00pm - 6:00p - Communal Purim Seudah (registration required) 5:55pm - Mincha/Maariv
LAWS AND CUSTOMS OF PURIM 5784 BY RABBI DAVID WOLKENFELD HERE.
RECORDINGS
On Wednesday, March 6, on the topic of Women and Mitzvot for Men & Women, Rabbanit Sara Wolkenfeld & Rabbi David Wolkenfeld taught on the mitzvah of Kiddush. A link to the recording can be found here.
LEARNING AT OHEV
Wednesday Night Torah at Ohev Sholom:
Women and Mitzvot for Men & Women (Rabbanit Sara Wolkenfeld & Rabbi David Wolkenfeld)
March 13: Women and Mitzvot for Men & Women: Keriat HaTorah
March 20: Women and Mitzvot for Men & Women: Megilat Esther
March 27: Women and Mitzvot for Men & Women: Kaddish
Nations and Nationalism (Rabbi David Wolkenfeld)
April 3: Non Jews in a Jewish State
April 10: Jews in a non- Jewish State
Technology & Jewish Ethics (Rabbanit Sara Wolkenfeld)
May 1: Old Wine, New Jugs: Ancient Text and Modern Media
May 8: Stealing Consciousness: Geneivat Da’at and Social Media
May 15: Privacy in the Age of Social Media: Hezek Re'iyah and Modern Life
Scholar-in-Residence Opportunities March 15 & 16 with Rabbi Dani Segal including Shabbat morning Drasha & Seudah Shlishit shiur.
Rabbi Dani Segal is part of an elite delegation of 12 rabbis from The Shalom Hartman Institute’s Israeli Rabbis Network (Rabbanut Yisraelit) who are teaching at synagogues across denominations throughout North America and learning about North American Jewish life and communities in March 2024.
In addition to spending Shabbat in local synagogue communities, Rabbi Segal and the visiting rabbis will participate in a three-day educational seminar on North American Judaism and Jewish Peoplehood at the Shalom Hartman Institute in New York.
Since October 7 and through the subsequent Israel-Hamas war, these rabbis have been providing spiritual, pastoral, and psychosocial support to hundreds of evacuees from Southern and Northern Israel, wounded soldiers, and families of hostages. Their visit to North American Jewish communities exemplifies a commitment to strengthening ties between Israeli and North American Jewry and underscores their dedication to learning about North American Jewish life and communities.
March 29 & 30 Shabbaton with Professors Jonathan Gribetz and Sarit Kattan Gribetz. More information and dinner registration here.
Lekach v’Limmud:The Ohev Sholom Torah WhatsApp Group This WhatsApp group is a learning opportunity designed to fit your busy lifestyle. To receive brief audio Divrei Torah from Rabbi & Rabbanit Wolkenfeld three times a week, sign up here:https://chat.whatsapp.com/H0jfWFOwZjhGURx7PaqMLt
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
The Capital Closet will be open to this community Sunday, March 10th 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 only able to accept clothing donations that are new and purchased within the last 5 years; thank you for your understanding. Please feel to reach out with any questions or for more information to: ncarmel@yadyehuda.org
Paamonim is dedicated to helping struggling Israeli families and vulnerable populations by empowering them with the financial tools to get back on their feet. In the spirit of "teach a man to fish" and the Rambam's highest form of tzedakah, Paamonim embraces education, empowerment and personal responsibility. Our 3,000+ volunteers throughout the country power our one-on-one financial mentorship program. We also has a financial "college" - free or heavily subsidized - offering classes tailored to specific vulnerable populations (i.e. at-risk youth, divorcees, victims of domestic violence, economic refugees), as well as programs run in conjunction with local municipalities to help reach people in need in all pockets of the country. Complete information at https://www.paamonim.org/en/ Chevra Kadisha’s annual dinner on March 17 - The Chevra prepares the bodies of deceased Jews for burial. This year it’s on Sunday, March 17. Info here.
BBYO For Teens: Passionate about mental health? Are you the friend others always turn to? Want to help your friends, but don’t know where to start? Join us as we spill the tea on mental health and get certified in Teen Mental Health First Aid! This is a 3-session, certification course for teens in grades 10 - 12, that teaches you how to recognize and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in your friends. Happening March 10, 17, and 31 from 1 – 3 pm at Adas Israel Congregation (make-up sessions available if needed). Click here to register and learn more.
For Youth Professionals, Parents, and Community Members: Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is designed to help adults in the lives of adolescents learn how to assist a youth who is experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Join BBYO Center for Adolescent Wellness and earn your certificate in YMHFA on April 18 from 9:30 am – 2 pm at the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. Click hereto register and learn more.
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Has two scholarship programs available for teens and youth in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia!
One Happy Camper: Celebrate Tu B’Shvat (Birthday of the Trees) this week by sending your community’s teens and youth to a place where they can get their hands dirty! At Jewish overnight camp, they will celebrate the joy of nature every day. Plant the seeds for an amazing summer. Visit this page to learn more and apply. Eligible families qualify for up to $1,000!
Israel Quest: We also are thrilled to share the launch of this year’s Israel Quest Grants for teen travel to Israel. Teens can receive up to $3,000 of tuition assistance for an upcoming peer Israel experience with their Youth Group, Study abroad program, and more. Now more than ever, it is vital that our teens visit and experience the land of Israel. For more information on the grant criteria, application process, and to submit your application, please visit https://www.shalomdc.org/israelquest.
Please reach out with any questions to Emma Dorsch, Strategic Planning and Allocations Coordinator, at emma.dorsch@shalomdc.org and 301-348-7330. We thank you for your leadership in partnership in promoting these amazing opportunities!
Attached flyerand certificateto your B’nai Mitzvah “packages” that you present to middle schoolers at their important milestones, as they think about their plans for high school Israel trips
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS
Ari Evans Dalia Grinberg Shari Kleiner Ami Epstein Barry Klein Caryn Wexler Shira Glassman Shoshi Walder Dr. Lucie Greenblum Salome Thomson-DeVeaux
Dana Karesh Eliana Pfeffer Nelida Grinberg Sara Tal Janet Lipman Thera Swersky
Thursday - Sheila Kurtzer for brother Ira Doppelt - Ethel Goldwasser for husband Judah Goldwasser - Michael Weisman for mother Adella Errera Weisman - Samuel Swersky for father Nathaniel Swersky
Friday - Ramona Cohen for grandmother Gertrude Gildenhorn - Sandra Burt for mother Ruth Marx Cass
Shabbat Sidney Rosenheim for brother-in-law Louis P. Katzman
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!
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.
CONTACT US
Rabbi David Wolkenfeld Rabbi.wolkenfeld@ohevdc.org (202) 882-7225, ext. 104 To schedule a phone call or in-person time with Rabbi Wolkenfeld, please reach out directly or visit calendly.com
