Energize your week with Ohev Sholom March 26, 2020
Shabbat Times and Announcements
Erev Shabbat, March 27 (Nisan 2) 11:15a Zoom class on anxiety By Emily Kahanjoin here 5:00p Weekly D'var Torah with Rabbi Herzfeld via Facebook Live 5:30p The Shabbat Torah Reading (from a tikkun) led by Yoni Friedman join here 6:00p Minchajoin here 6:15p Kabbalat Shabbat with a D'var Torah by Maharat Friedmanjoin here 7:09p Candle Lighting
Shabbat, March 28 Vayikra (Rosh Chodesh Nisan) 8:11p Havdalah join here 9:00p Daf yomi with Rabbi Herzfeld join here
Mazel tov to Casey Topol and Jason Pressberg on the birth of their daughter Batsheva Hadar/Noa Violet!
We are saddened to announce the passing of Ira Doppelt z"l, brother of Sheila Kurtzer, uncle to David and Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen, and great-uncle to Gabriella, Molly and Caleb. For details regarding the (virtual) shiva click here.
Food Deliveries: We are working with Shalom's to coordinate a pre-Pesach grocery delivery. We will send details as soon as we have them
Sale of Chametz: This year's sale of chametz will be done only online; forms can be found here Online Form | Download/Print Form. Please note all chametz products can be sold and do not need to be disposed of. Wine Sale: Deadline Extended to Sunday! (March 29) Now is a great time to stock up on kosher wine for Pesach and year round! Order now and support Ohev (a portion of all sales go to shul). One case minimum order (12 bottles). Visit ostns.org/wine to place your order, which will be delivered to your home before Pesach.
Pesach Food Drive for Yad Yehuda: We are "collecting" specifically dried fruits and nuts for the Capital Kosher Pantry. Since we can't collect in-person, we are asking that you order online and ship items directly to the pantry at: 1910 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD 20902. You can order from Amazon | The Candy Store | Oh Nuts | and others, as long as all items specify "Kosher for Passover" or KFP. All items need to arrive at the pantry by March 30!
National Faithful Census Weekend: We are joining faith-based organizations across the country this weekend, March 28-29, to encourage members to fill out the US census. The census only happens once a decade and determines critical funding and representation for our community to flourish. Be sure to fill out the census and spread the word to ensure all of our communities get counted!
Community Resources
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, the needs of our Greater Washington Jewish community continue to evolve and increase. Though we cannot know the course this situation will take over the coming weeks and months, it is clear that now is the time for us to secure and stabilize our community. To keep reading click here
Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington If anyone in our community is in need of extra help for pesach or in general, please email Bikur Cholim at info@bikurcholimgw.org or call 202-331-4481.
Yad Yehuda Hotline Number: In these difficult times, many community members are seeking answers to problems posed by the COVID-19 outbreak. In partnership with other local organizations, Yad Yehuda is operating a COVID-19 Telephone Assistance Hotline. You may reach our volunteers at (301) 494-1010, Sunday–Thursday 9am–6pm, Friday 9am–3pm.
When you call, one of our dedicated Yad Yehuda volunteers will answer questions and help connect you with resources in the Jewish community and the area at large. If the volunteer is unable to answer your issue or question, they will ensure that someone gets back to you in a timely manner. Our friendly volunteers are there to help and will do so with the utmost discretion and privacy. For more information visit www.yadyehuda.org or email ncarmel@yadyehuda.org.
Comments on the Portion, Haftorah & Morning Prayers Contributed by Rabbi Ben Mintz
This Shabbos we start a new book of the Torah, Vayikra, which begins with God calling Moshe: "Vayikra el Moshe." Significantly, the last letter of the word “Vayikra,” as written in the Torah, is smaller than the other letters. The rabbinical Midrash states that an individual is not worthy of God's words, unless they make themselves "small," as Moshe did when God spoke to him from the Burning Bush, saying: "Who am I to go to Pharaoh?”
The parsha describes the occasions when various individuals must bring sin offerings to the Priest. In most cases the parsha states that "if," the individual sinned or thought that he sinned, the offering must be brought. The Hebrew word for "if" is "im" or "ki," and this applies to individuals, to the High Priest, or to the entire community, who "might" sin. But when the person involved is a "Nasi," a chieftain, the Torah does not say "if" but says "the Nasi who sins." The words used is “asher.” The Rabbis interpret that to say that in the case of a chieftain, that is, the head of the community, it is a near certainty that he will sin. With power comes temptation. The rabbis further interpret the word "asher," which also means "commendable" -- as in our daily prayer, “Ashrei” -- and say that a generation whose chieftain brings a sin offering is to be commended.
The haftorah is from Isaiah, 43:21 - 44:23. "I wipe away your sins like a cloud, your transgressions like a mist. Come back to me, for I will redeem you." This verse is included in the Yom Kippur prayers, in the section just prior to the prayer Shma Koleinu, "Hear our voice, oh God."
TFILOT From the daily Shmoneh Esrei prayer: We will give thanks to you and declare your praise for our lives which are committed to your care, and for our souls which are entrusted to you, and for your miracles which are daily with us.
Haftorah Video, by Hal Brodsky z"l
A video about this week's Haftorah can be viewed here: Isaiah 43:21-44:23
Upcoming Virtual Learning Opportunities
To see the schedule and links for upcoming virtual services and classes schedule, visit our website's zoom page, ostns.org/zoom.
Virtual Minyanim This Week Shacharit (Sunday-Friday @ 8:15 AM) Mincha/Marriv (Sunday-Thursday @ 7:10 PM) All minyanim via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/3127816941 or via phone at 646-558-8656, 3127816941#.
Classes & Shiurim
Thursday, March 26 (Rosh Chodesh Nisan):
7:30 am - Daf Yomi with Rabbi Herzfeld https://zoom.us/j/427064286 or 646-558-8656, 427064286#
12:30 pm - Class on Mishnayot - Pesachim with Maharat Friedman https://zoom.us/j/7681031270 or 301-715-8592, 7681031270#
3:00 pm - Mishnayot of the Daf Yomi with Maharat Friedman https://zoom.us/j/7681031270 or 301-715-8592, 7681031270#
4:00 pm - Virtual Shorashi Contact youth@ostns.org for details
7:45 pm - Daf Yomi with Rabbi Herzfeld https://zoom.us/j/427064286 or 646-558-8656, 427064286#
Friday, March 27:
11:15 am - Managing Emotions and Stress with Emily Kahan, LICSW join here
5:00 pm - Weekly D'var Torah with Rabbi Herzfeld via Facebook Live
5:30 pm - Parsha Reading (read from tikkun)
6:00 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat (will conclude before the start of Shabbat)
Saturday Night, March 28:
Havdalah: 2 minutes after the conclusion of Shabbat https://zoom.us/j/3127816941 or via phone at 646-558-8656, 3127816941#
9:00 pm - Daf Yomi with Rabbi Herzfeld https://zoom.us/j/427064286 or 646-558-8656, 427064286#
Sunday, March 29:
9:00 AM - Daf Yomi with Rabbi Herzfeld https://zoom.us/j/427064286 or 646-558-8656, 427064286#
10:00 AM - Book of Isaiah Class with Dr. Saul Weinreb https://zoom.us/j/606424543 or 301-715-8592, 606424543#
7:30 PM - Monthly Book Club https://zoom.us/j/606424543 or 301-715-8592, 606424543#
7:45 PM - Daf Yomi with Rabbi Herzfeld https://zoom.us/j/427064286 or 646-558-8656, 427064286#
Monday, March 30:
7:30 AM - Daf Yomi with Rabbi Herzfeld https://zoom.us/j/427064286 or 646-558-8656, 427064286#
12:30 PM - Parsha Class with Rabbi Herzfeld https://zoom.us/j/427064286 or 646-558-8656, 427064286#
4:30 PM - Book of Judges with Maharat Friedman https://zoom.us/j/7681031270 or 301-715-8592, 7681031270#
7:45 PM - Daf Yomi with Rabbi Herzfeld https://zoom.us/j/427064286 or 646-558-8656, 427064286#
Tuesday, March 31:
7:30 AM - Daf Yomi with Rabbi Herzfeld https://zoom.us/j/427064286 or 646-558-8656, 427064286#
12:30 PM - Class on Mishnayot - Pesachim with Maharat Friedman https://zoom.us/j/7681031270 or 301-715-8592, 7681031270#
3:00 PM - The Rambam's Laws of Shabbat with Maharat Friedman https://zoom.us/j/7681031270 or 301-715-8592, 7681031270#
7:45 PM - Daf Yomi with Rabbi Herzfeld https://zoom.us/j/427064286 or 646-558-8656, 427064286#
8:15 PM - Online Games Planning Meeting https://zoom.us/j/606424543 or 301-715-8592, 606424543#
Wednesday, April 1:
7:30 AM - Daf Yomi with Rabbi Herzfeld https://zoom.us/j/427064286 or 646-558-8656, 427064286#
12:30 PM - Parsha Class with Rabbi Herzfeld https://zoom.us/j/427064286 or 646-558-8656, 427064286#
7:45 PM - Daf Yomi with Rabbi Herzfeld https://zoom.us/j/427064286 or 646-558-8656, 427064286#
Thursday, April 2:
7:30 AM - Daf Yomi with Rabbi Herzfeld https://zoom.us/j/427064286 or 646-558-8656, 427064286#
12:30 PM - Class on Mishnayot - Pesachim with Maharat Friedman https://zoom.us/j/7681031270 or 301-715-8592, 7681031270#
3:00 PM - The Rambam's Laws of Shabbat with Maharat Friedman https://zoom.us/j/7681031270 or 301-715-8592, 7681031270#
4:00 PM - Virtual Shorashim Contact youth@ostns.org for details
7:45 PM - Daf Yomi with Rabbi Herzfeld https://zoom.us/j/427064286 or 646-558-8656, 427064286#
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For the most current list of opportunities, please visit ostns.org/zoom
Lifecycles
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Joseph Meltzer Jeruchim Judah Goldwasser Hobbes Nadata Lirone Wolf Adele Green Harris Cohen Matthew Sherman Michael Morse Idan Gris Yifat Alon Perel Yochanan Skromne Jacob Bergman Nicole Goldstein S. Robert Cohen
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Members Observing Yahrzeits
Shabbat Julie (Julius) Levine for grandfather Morris Levine
Tuesday Rachel Levy for father Manfred Leiser
Thursday Rhanni Herzfeld for grandmother Sylvia Milians Richard Atkins for mother Helen Atkins
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