OHEV SHOLOM SHABBOOM! for March 21, Erev Purim Parshat Zachor Vayikra
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Energize your week with Ohev Sholom March 21, 2024
SHABBAT TIMES
March 22 (Adar Il 12) 7:15a Shacharit (in person or via Zoom) 6:45p Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (Chapel) 7:04p Candle Lighting
Shabbat, March 23 (Adar Il 13) Erev Purim Parshat Zachor Vayikra 9:15a Babysitting available (Tots Room) 9:15a Shacharit with a sermon by
Rabbi David Wolkenfeld 10:15a Shabbat Morning Youth Groups 6:20p Mincha 8:06p Havdalah 8:25p Maariv followed by the world's largest glowstick Havdalah and reading of the Megillah!
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.
Hamantaschen Kiddush sponsored by Ohev. Do you want to sponsor an upcoming Kiddush? Emailalejandra@ohevdc.orgto find out more. Seudah Shlishit - There will not be a Seudah Shlishit this week to allow folks time to head home and get their costume to come to Maariv at 8:25pm. Do you want to sponsor an upcoming Seudah Shlishit? Email alejandra@ohevdc.org to find out more.
Shabbat Meal Hosting Dear friends, Ohev Sholom has a reputation of being a gracious and welcoming community. Please sign up here if you would be able to host 1-3 guests for the meal listed. Shul leadership will be announcing in shul that there are spaces for guests for those who wish to be hosted. For any questions please contact Sheila Kurtzer at sheila.kurtzer@gmail.com.
EVENTS!
Board Meeting next Tuesday, March 26th at 7:45PM
Scholar-in-Residence Opportunities Please join us March 29th & 30th fro a Shabbaton with Professors Jonathan Gribetz and Sarit Kattan Gribetz, including a communal Friday night Shabbat dinner, learning opportunities, and more. Complete information and dinner registration here. *Deadline for dinner registration - March 26th at noon*
Pesach Seder Hosting One of the best known lines of the Haggada is, “Let all who are hungry, come and eat.” Part of our celebration of Pesach involves welcoming guests into our homes for sedarim and meals. If you would like to host or be hosted for sedarim, please fill out the forms below. And if you would like any help arranging other Pesach meals please email rabbi.wolkenfeld@ohevdc.org.
If you would like to host guests at your seder table please click here.
If you would like to be hosted by someone please click here.
This is a service that is available for all Ohev Sholom members. If you are not a member and would like to participate please contact Rabbi David Wolkenfeld at rabbi.wolkenfeld@ohevdc.org.
Save the Weekend! Ohev Celebration Weekend: Honoring Leadership, Volunteerism, and Community Friday, May 31st - Sunday, June 2nd. Sponsorship and ticket information to be available in the coming weeks.
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.
Purim Open House at the Wolkenfeld home (7300 Alaska Avenue NW) Megillah -Themed Israeli Breakfast - March 24th at 11AM. More info here!
“Estie" - A 2024 Purim Spiel based on songs and story of the Barbie Movie.
Communal Purim Seudah - Ohev goes to Mexico! There will be a communal Purim Seudah which will take place on Sunday, March 24th, from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. (sold out; please email Alejandra@ohevdc.org to be added to the waitlist)
Sunflower Hamantaschen Pick up this Friday, March 22nd by 11:00AM at Ohev Sholom.
PURIM SCHEDULE
Thursday, March 21st - Taanit Esther 5:49am - Fast begins 7:15am - Shacharit 6:50pm - Mincha/Maariv 7:52pm - Fast concludes
Erev Purim - Saturday night March 23 8:25pm - Maariv and Megillah reading by men 8:30pm - Mishloach manot pickup - in Chadar Tikvah 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 11:00am - Open House! Megillah -Themed Israeli Breakfast at the Wolkenfeld home (7300 Alaska Avenue NW) 2:00pm - Spiel 3:00pm - Youth reading 3:30pm - Youth chessed projects for multiple age groups 4:00pm - 6:00p - Communal Purim Seudah (sold out, please email Alejandra@ohevdc.org to be added to the waitlist) 5:55pm - Mincha/Maariv
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
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/
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 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.
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS
Charles Mendelsohn Natalie Hochstein Rina Torchinsky Maile Walder Daniel Blumenthal Aaron Troy Zachary Levy Joseph Meltzer Jeruchim
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
