Shabboom! Weekly Announcements

Energize your week with Ohev Sholom                                   February 24, 2022

Shabbat Times and Announcements

Erev Shabbat,
February 25 (Adar I  24)
8:00a Shacharit Services
5:35p Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (in person or via Zoom, join here)
5:38p Candlelighting


Shabbat, February 26
(Adar I  25), 
Shabbat Mevarchim,
Parashat Vayakhel,
Parashat Shekalim
​​​​​​​9:15a Shabbat Morning Services in the sanctuary* followed by dessert kiddush outside
10:30a Youth Groups
5:40p Mincha/Maariv
6:40p Havdalah

*Indoor services require vaccine (ages 12 and up), masks, and social distancing.

The most recent Covid guidelines (as of February 20, 2022) can be found here.

For more complete information on our Covid safety protocols and procedures, please visit ostns.org/reopening.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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**Building Renovation Update**
Please note: the sanctuary and social hall are currently only accessible through the 16th St doors.  Only the downstairs bathrooms will be usable during renovations, accessible via the atrium staircases. If you have any questions, please email BuildingCommittee@ostns.org.

We are saddened to announce the passing of Alice Fingerhut z"l (Chaya Sarah bat haRav Reuven), beloved mother of Eric Fingerhut, mother-in-law of Amy, and grandmother of Sam and Charlie. 

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. For this Shabbat, all groups will be held in the social hall (or outside).

Dessert Kiddush is provided by Ohev. To sponsor a future kiddush, please contact Alejandra@ostns.org.

Ohev Forward Survey Due March 1! See below for more information.

Ukraine Emergency Fund is now open through the Jewish Federation. See below for more details. 

Ohev Minyan Rewards- Special for Teens! See more information in the flyer below. 

Thanks to our virtual learning sponsor for this past week, Hanna Klapper. If you are interested in sponsoring a week of virtual learning for $72, please fill out the form at https://www.ohevdc.org/form/virtual-learning-sponsor.html

Ukraine Emergency Fund Now Open

A Message from the Jewish Federation:

As we watch the Russian invasion of Ukraine with growing concern, Federation and our partners, JDC, the Jewish Agency for Israel, and World ORT are coordinating to swiftly meet the urgent humanitarian needs of the more than 200,000 members of Ukraine’s Jewish community.

Your gift to Federation’s Ukraine Emergency Fund will immediately help meet the needs of Ukraine’s Jewish community. Donate now.

Since tensions began around Ukraine in November, Jews in need have been forced to choose between buying food or keeping warm through this freezing winter. The crisis spurred by Russia’s invasion catapults the most vulnerable into renewed risk and suffering. We anticipate the extensive needs to continue rising, including tens of thousands of displaced Jewish people in need of aid, and support for possible immigration to Israel.

Our partners are working to ensure uninterrupted humanitarian aid including food, medicine, winter relief, and emergency assistance for the most vulnerable Jews throughout Ukraine, including an emergency center to provide guidance and information regarding the Israel immigration process.

Decades of support from Federation’s Annual Campaign and United Jewish Endowment Fund grants have built the infrastructure we need to respond urgently, whether to rapid inflation or the horrors of war. Today, we act swiftly alongside our partners, including Jewish Federations across North America, to ensure Ukraine’s Jews remain safe and cared for.

DONATE TODAY TO FEDERATION’S UKRAINE EMERGENCY FUND

We cannot do this continuing, crucial, life-saving work without you. Thank you for caring for our community members around the globe in times of calm and crisis.

Dear Ohev Members,

We are moving into the next phase of Ohev Forward and once again need your input via a short survey!

With the help of this survey, Ohev Forward is looking to refine some of the information gathered in the community sessions and anonymous feedback form. Your answers to the survey will provide important data to help support Ohev leadership as we plan for the future. Survey answers are anonymous.

Please complete the survey by March 1 whether or not you participated in a session. You do not need to repeat any comments that you may already have included in the small group conversations or feedback form.

As always, feel free to reach out to us at ohevforward@ostns.org with any questions.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts!

The Ohev Forward Committee
Dan Troy, Rachel Milner Gillers, and Devora Labaton

The shul has a YouTube account which has recordings of past classes, shiurim, and events. They can be accessed here:

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.

Please note our new Zoom link for all (non-Shabbat) minyanim, https://zoom.us/j/88258058908 (same password).

Lifecycles

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Contact Us

Maharat Ruth Balinsky Friedman
MaharatRuth@ostns.org
(202) 882-7225, ext. 107
Monica Wolfe, Executive Director
Monica.Wolfe@ostns.org
(202) 882-7225, etx. 103
Alejandra Benitez, Office Manager
Alejandra@ostns.org
(202) 882-7225
Board of Directors
board@ostns.org
Mikvah Chaim
mikvahchaim.org
attendant@mikvahchaim.org
Cemetery Information
(202) 882-7225