Energize your week withOhevSholom December 16, 2021
Shabbat Times and Announcements
Erev Shabbat, December 17 (Tevet 13) 7:00aDaf Yomi 8:00a Shacharit Services 12:00p Daf Yomi 4:25p Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (in person or via Zoom, join here) 4:29p Candlelighting Shabbat, December 18 (Tevet 14), Parashat Vayechi 9:15a Shabbat Morning Services in the sanctuary* followed by outdoor kiddush 10:30a Youth Groups 3:45p Daf Yomi 4:30pMincha/Maariv 5:30p Havdalah (via Zoom at 5:32p join here)
*Indoor services require vaccine (ages 12 and up), masks, and social distancing. For more information on our Covid safety protocols and procedures, please visit ostns.org/reopening.
Farewell Kiddush for Rabbi Herzfeld this week after main minyan (details below)
Shabbat Morning Youth Groups at 10:30 AM, divided by age (under Pre-K, Pre-K-1st, 2nd and Up). Masks and social distancing required.
OSTNS Board Meeting: This coming Monday, December 20 at 8 PM, open to all members. Click here to join via Zoom.
Thank you to our virtual learning sponsors for this past week, Naomi & David Balto.If you are interested in sponsoring a day of virtual learning for $54, please fill out the form at https://www.ohevdc.org/form/virtual-learning-sponsor.html
Spotlight on... Farewell Kiddush for Rabbi Herzfeld
This coming Shabbat, December 18, presents an opportunity to thank Rabbi Herzfeld for his 18 years as Rabbi of Ohev Sholom. To honor him, members of the community are sponsoring a farewell hot kiddush luncheon, all are invited to attend!
Please note: the food will be set up in the social hall but we ask for everyone to wait until you are outside to eat. There will be tables and chairs set up in the tent.
Save the Date: Chesed Event January 9
OSTNS on YouTube!
The shul has two YouTube accounts which have recordings of past classes, shiurim, and events. They can be accessed here:
The Capital Closet (formerly The Clothing Exchange) will be open to this community this Sunday December 19th, 10-11am. Come peruse our beautiful, curated selection of Winter clothing for men, women and children. Our address is 1910 University Blvd, West in Silver Spring. We're in the brick house at the back of the parking lot. *Masks are required in The Capital Closet.
There is no charge for items in The Capital Closet, but donations to Yad Yehuda are always appreciated. For more information contact: ncarmel@yadyehuda.org
Upcoming Events and Weekly Schedule
To view and register for upcoming events and view the weekly schedule, visit our website's online calendar. For Zoom links please visit ostns.org/zoom.
Sunday, December 19 (Tevet 15) 8:00am Shacharit (in person or via Zoom) 9:00am Daf Yomi with Rabbi Herzfeld 4:40pm Mincha/Maariv (in person or via Zoom) 7:20pm Daf Yomi 7:30pm Book Club (Ends at 8:30pm)
Monday, December 20 (Tevet 16) 7:00am Daf Yomi with Rabbi Herzfeld 8:00am Shacharit (in person or via Zoom) 12:30pm Class with Rabbi Herzfeld on the Parsha via Zoom 4:40pm Mincha/Maariv (in person or via Zoom) 5:00pm Book of Isaiah with Maharat Friedman via Zoom 7:20pm Daf Yomi 8:00pm Board Meeting
Tuesday, December 21 (Tevet 17) 7:00am Daf Yomi with Rabbi Herzfeld 8:00am Shacharit (in person or via Zoom) 4:00pm Parshah Storytime with Rabbi Herzfeld (recommended ages 4-6) 4:40pm Mincha/Maariv (in person or via Zoom) 7:20pm Daf Yomi 8:00pm Beit Midrash with our Kollel via
Wednesday, December 22 (Tevet 18) 7:00am Daf Yomi with Rabbi Herzfeld 8:00am Shacharit (in person or via Zoom) 12:30pm Class with Rabbi Herzfeld on the Parsha via Zoom 4:40pm Mincha/Maariv (in person or via Zoom) 5:00pm Book of Isaiah with Maharat Friedman via Zoom 7:20pm Daf Yomi 8:00pm Halacha Class with Dr. Saul Weinreb
Thursday, December 23 (Tevet 19) 7:00am Daf Yomi with Rabbi Herzfeld 8:00am Shacharit (in person or via Zoom) 4:00pm Teen Torah Class on Parashat Hashavua by Rabbi Herzfeld 4:40pm Mincha/Maariv (in person or via Zoom) 7:20pm Daf Yomi
Erev Shabbat, December 24 (Tevet 20) 7:00am Daf Yomi with Rabbi Herzfeld 8:00am Shacharit (in person or via Zoom) 12:00pm Daf Yomi 4:25pm Kabbalat Shabbat (in person or via Zoom) 4:32pm Candle Lighting
Shabbat, December 25: Shemot (Tevet 21) 9:15am Shacharit 10:30am Shabbat Morning Youth Groups 3:50pm Daf Yomi 4:35pm Mincha/Maariv 5:34pm Havdalah
Lifecycles
Support our community and its members by making a donation dedicated in honor of (IHO) or in memory of (IMO) a loved one.
Charles Kanter Etan Weiss Aaron Orlofsky Judy Blumenthal Ziona Tanzer Cheryle Bryant Spencer Gopaul Hadas Fruchter Zoe Meyerstein Matan Rieger Kate Rozansky David Zakheim Emma Saka Gideon Rubin Molly Kurtzer-Ellenbogen Uri Tonti
Don't see a birthday listed? Update your lifecycle events and more at ostns.org (login required)
Members Observing Yahrzeits
Thursday Helene Reisler for mother Roslyn Waldbaum Altschul
Shabbat David Schwartz for grandmother Fannie Stiefel Naomi Balto for father Alan Rockmore
Sunday Francesca Kranzberg for brother David Gutman Jr.
Monday Doris Margolis for paternal grandmother Ida Cohen Rosenberg Nancy Switkes for father Joseph Nordau Switkes Ruth Friedman for grandmother Eve Perkal
Don't see a yahrzeit listed? Update your lifecycle events and more at ostns.org (login required)
