Pesach @ Ohev is around the corner. You can find registration to Pesach Seder Host/Guest, schedule, Sale of Hametz, guidance and more here: https://www.ohevdc.org/pesach-2025
**Please note we will be working on our new 2025-2026 directory. To ensure we continue providing you with the best service, please take a moment to update your contact information, Yahrzeits, family members and other information in ShulCloud! If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact us at info@ohevdc.org or 202 882 7225 ext 103.**
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES & EVENTS
Chavruta Connections: Personalized Learning with Rabbanit Sara Wolkenfeld Want to spend a little time learning Torah but not sure where to start? Or maybe you are interested in diving deeper into a specific topic?Join me for a one-on-one or small group chavruta-style learning experience. Email Rabbanit@ohevdc.org to get started!
Sunday, March 30, 2025 from 10am to 12pm - New Members Brunch at the Wolkenfeld Home (7300 Alaska Avenue NW). (Registration required)
Monday, March 31 at 8:15pm - When Passover Begins on Saturday Night & Other Halakhic Guidance for Passover 5785 with Rabbi David Wolkenfeld. Passover 5785, for the first time in five years begins on Saturday night which entails special preparations and some uncommon shifts to our normal routines. Come to this Zoom - only presentation and bring your questions as we study some of the relevant laws and customs for this special occurrence. Via Zoom here.
Thursday, Aprl 3 at 7:30pm - Recently released hostages share their stories at Adas Israel Congregation, see flyer here!. Speakers include:
Keith and Aviva Siegel - their first joint public appearance in the United States since Keith's release
Iair Horn - recently released hostage and brother of Eytan Horn, who remains captive in Gaza
Liran Berman, brother of hostages Gali and Ziv Berman
Ilay David, brother of hostage Evyatar David
Thursday, April 3 at 8:15pm - Parsha Zoom with Rabbi David Wolkenfeld and Rabbanit Sara Wolkenfeld. Via Zoom here!
Shabbat, April 4 & 5 - Scholar in residence with Rabbi Dr. Adam Ferziger.Info here!
Friday, April 11 at 7:45pm - Pre-Pesach Congregational Dinner Stressed about Shabbat dinner before Pesach? Join Ohev for a communal meal and leave the cooking to us! RSVP here.
Shabbat, April 26 - We're delighted to be hosting Makom (formerly the Jewish Foundation for Group Homes) for Shabbat morning services and kiddush lunch. Info here.
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.
B'NAI MITZVAH SCHEDULING
Ohev Sholom is rolling out an online form this week to help with scheduling and planning your child's Bar or Bat Mitzvah. You can submit a request for up to three dates; 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice, and we will confirm your selection within 30 days.
We've thankfully received a critical mass of sponsorships to place our first order for new siddurim. There are still ample sponsorship opportunities available - a great chance to honor a simcha or in memory of a loved one.
We recently rolled out WhatsApp Announcements in order to communicate with the Ohev Sholom membership on a real-time basis. There are a number of members that are not receiving those messages because their mobile phone numbers were not available in ShulCloud.
If you are not receiving WhatsApp Announcements, please email Alejandra at Alejandra@ohevdc.org or Steven at steven.wernick@ohevdc.org with your name and mobile number so that you can be included.
WhatsApp can be downloaded from the following sites:
Please let us know if you have any questions or need any assistance in getting started.
GET INVOLVED AT OHEV!
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.
ISRAEL @ OHEV
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
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Upcoming events for Federal employees These resources were collected and shared with us by Kemp Mill Job Assist at Young Israel Shomrei Emunah. To check the list click here. Updates will be available regularly.
Idan Gris Yochanan Skromne Nicole Goldstein S. Robert Cohen Shoshana Baronofsky David Loeffler Eliot (Eli) Loeffler Ruth Nadata Diana Furchtgott-Roth Henry Einhorn
Alicia Oltuski Ariel Levine Deborah Kopp Sindy Udell
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!
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
Rabbanit Sara Tillinger Wolkenfeld, Scholar in Residence Rabbanit@ohevdc.org
