OHEV SHOLOM SHABBOOM! for April 4, Parshat Hachodesh Shmini
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Energize your week with Ohev Sholom April 4, 2024
SHABBAT TIMES
April 4 (Adar Il 26) 7:15a Shacharit (in person or via Zoom) 6:45p Kabbalat Shabbat (Chapel) Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi Elisha Ancelovits 7:18p Candle Lighting
Shabbat, April 5 (Adar Il 27) Parshat Hachodesh Shmini 9:15a Babysitting available (Tots Room) 9:15a Shacharit with a sermon by Rabbi Wolkenfeld “Such Things Have Befallen Me” ~12:15p Shiur with Rav Elisha Ancselovits titled "How to Replace Jewish Fragmentation with Arguments of Practical Wisdom" 4:00p Torah Tots Class with Rabbanit Sara Wolkenfeld in the shul playroom 6:00p - 6:50p Shiur with Rav Ancselovits titled "Masoret Beit Abba: A Return to Halakha as Practical Wisdom" 7:05p Mincha followed by Seudah Shlishit with a shiur with Rav Ancselovits titled “Reflective Study for Shabbat” 8:15p Maariv 8:20p Havdalah
We are excited to welcome Rav Elisha Ancselovits this coming Shabbat for a series of stimulating Shiurim. Please join us:
Following Kiddush (~ 12:15 PM) "How to Replace Jewish Fragmentation with Arguments of Practical Wisdom" Pre-Mincha (6:00 - 6:50 PM) "Masoret Beit Abba: A Return to Halakha as Practical Wisdom" Se'udah Shlishit (following mincha): Reflective Study for Shabbat
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) issponsored by Ohev. Do you want to sponsor an upcoming Kiddush? Emailalejandra@ohevdc.orgto find out more. Seudah Shlishit 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.
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.
PESACH 2024/5784
Our full Pesach schedule and additional resources will be shared early next week. In the meantime, please see below for opportunities for Pesach Seder hosting or to be hosted, the Ohev wine sale fundraiser, food ordering information, and information on selling your hametz.
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.
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.
Ohev Pesach Wine Sale and Fundraiser We are now accepting orders for our annual Pesach Wine Sale! Order here. *Deadline Sunday April 7th, 2024*
Rabbi Wolkenfeld’s Pesach Guide can be accessed here.
SALE OF HAMETZ FOR PASSOVER 5784/2024. Fill out the form here!
Pesach Food Orders Info
Soupergirl's Passover menu is back! Check the menu and order here. *Orders will be accepted until 5pm on April 10th*. Questions? Email Soupergirl.
Signature Caterers Passover Menu and delivery information click here. *Orders must be in by April 10th, 2024*.
EVENTS!
Ohev’s Open Beit Midrash Night Last week's Ohev inaugural Beit Midrash Night was a huge success! Join us again this Monday night for Mincha/Ma’ariv at 7:25pm followed by one hour of time to dedicate to chavruta-style Torah learning. All levels are welcome. Learn a text of your choice or a prepared topic (this week: continued hilchot pesach). Come with your own chavruta or pair up when you arrive. Pizza and refreshments will be served.
Kiddush in Solidarity with the Hostages On April 13th we will have an Israeli style light Kiddush in solidarity with the hostages currently being held in Gaza. Families of hostages have compiled favorite dessert recipes of those held hostage. We will bake with them in mind and share their stories to keep them close to our hearts. Learn more at https://tasteslikehome.co.il/all-recipes-en/
The congregation is invited Thursday night, April 11th at 6:30pm to bake the desserts together. For more information please email mendelsohn.laurel@gmail.com or supertirza@gmail.com To donate to the Kiddush, please visit ohevdc.org/donate and select "Kiddush/Meal Sponsorship." A portion of all funds raised will be sent to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum in support of bringing the hostages home.
Upcoming Scholar-in-Residence Opportunities:
Shabbat April 5th & 6th - Ohev Sholom welcomes Rabbi Elisha Ancelovits. More info here!
Shabbat April 12th & 13th - Ohev Sholom welcomes Rabbi Levi Cooper More info here!
Wednesday, June 5th - Ohev welcomes Dr. Elana Stein Hain. Bio here!
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.
LEARNING AT OHEV
Wednesday Night Torah at Ohev Sholom:
Nations and Nationalism (Rabbi David Wolkenfeld)
April 10th: Jews in a non- Jewish State
Technology & Jewish Ethics (Rabbanit Sara Wolkenfeld)
May 1st: Old Wine, New Jugs: Ancient Text and Modern Media
May 8th: Stealing Consciousness: Geneivat Da’at and Social Media
May 15th: Privacy in the Age of Social Media: Hezek Re'iyah and Modern Life
Torah Tots - April 6th, 13th & 20th from 4PM to 5PM in the shul playroom. Join Rabbanit Sara Wolkenfeld for Torah learning in the playroom and bring your babies! Complete info here!
Ohev’s Open Beit Midrash Night Last week's Ohev inaugural Beit Midrash Night was a huge success! Join us again this Monday night for Mincha/Ma’ariv at 7:25PM followed by one hour of time to dedicate to chevruta-style Torah learning.
All levels are welcome. Learn a text of your choice or a prepared topic (this week: continued hilchot pesach). Come with your own chevruta or pair up when you arrive. Light refreshments will be served.
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 the community Sunday, March 31st from 10-11:30 am. This will be the last time we will be open before Pesach. 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/
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
Diana Furchtgott-Roth Alicia Oltuski Ariel Levine Deborah Kopp Sindy Udell Douglas Pinsky Miriam Kass David Milikh Leone Abroms Avril Weisman Johan Gottschalk
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
