In recent months, among other types of support, the shul has highlighted the plight of the hostages in a variety of ways:
Fundraised and held a dessert kiddush using the favorite recipes of various hostages
Placed a permanently set table on display in the Social Hall
Placed a designated 'hostage' chair in the sukkah
Dedicated 20 seats in the sanctuary to 20 different hostages
Added 'Bring Them Home' signage around the building
We will continue to raise awareness for the hostages until they are all released. For more information and/or to volunteer with these efforts please contact Tirza Kramer at supertirza@gmail.com
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES & EVENTS
Thursday, November 21 at 8:15 PM "Topics for Discussion" Thursday evenings Parsha Zoom with Rabbi David Wolkenfeld and Rabbanit Sara Wolkenfeld. The class will be a 10-20 minute Zoom shiur presenting topics for discussion over Shabbat inspired by the enduring questions that emerge from the parasha. Class via Zoom here!
Shabbat, November 23 Seudah Shlishit class with Rabbi Wolkenfeld - Minyan for Moderns: On the Problematics & Potential of Tefilah b'Tzibbur & Modern Orthodoxy.
December 7 Parent-Child Learning with Rabbi Wolkenfeld @ Shul (Starts after Havdalah) 3rd-5th graders and their parents or an adult friend are invited to join Rabbi Wolkenfeld after Shabbat for family learning sessions! Light refreshments will be served. Next classes: January 11 | February 15
The Real Meaning of Tikkun Ha'Olam with Rabbanit Sara Wolkenfeld Tikkun Olam is often translated as "repairing the world" but in its Talmudic context the term refers to distinct legislation to prevent harm to society and protect those who are vulnerable. In this class, we will study passages from Tractate Gittin in depth, with relevant commentaries, to better understand the rabbinic usage of this concept. *Dates and times in December TBD*
January 5, 2025 at 12:15 PM Shabbat Lecture by Dr. Shane Berg titled “The Textual Revolution in the Dead Sea Scrolls. “An exploration of how Israel’s sacred texts came to be interpreted in innovative and provocative ways in the Second Temple period by members of the Dead Sea Scrolls community.”Click here to view his bio
LOST & FOUND
Please check the items that have been left behin at shul over the past few months. All items will be placed in the Chadar Tikvah. Any items not claimed by November 30th will be donated. Thank you!
MINYAN CORNER
Minyan Corner Elevate your week! Please join us at our weekday Shacharit and Mincha/Maariv minyanim. Sign up in advance to help us ensure we have minyanim and strong participation for those saying Kaddish.
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. Any amount helps. More info here!
Chesed Committee: Chesed Committee: Lend a hand and support each other! If you are able to help members in need of short term assistance please fill out this form.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
The Community Jewish Book Drive is BACK! Rabbi Uri Topolosky is collecting Jewish books/paper/sheimos again this November during school hours at Berman. Sign up to help sort books for recycle/resale/burial.
MEMBERS OBSERVING YAHRZEITS / CONDOLENCES
Friday Thomas Fodor for sister Suzanne Agatha Fodor
Carrie Ross Oliver Kirstein Chester Katz Madeline Schwartz Raphael Pristoop Aliza Levine Hannah Levy Joel Finbloom Lilah Pristoop Lucas Lutzky
Max Schwartz Milo Lutzky Yakeera Pristoop Ze'ev Yehuda Bob Kott Erez Laufer Mirna Pinsky Rachel Weintraub
FOOD DELIVERIES
Sunflower - This week the Sunflower pick up location will be at Ohev Sholom Congregation on Friday from 11AM - 2PM. Orders will be set up inside the building at the Jonquil Street entrance. Orders are due Wednesdays by midnight!
Also note that all future reminders will be sent on Sunday mornings as part of the Ohev Sholom Coming Up email.
Thank you for your understanding and contact the shul office with any questions, 202-882-7225
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
