Erev Shabbat, March 11 (Adar II 8) 8:00a Shacharit Services 5:50p Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat (in person or via Zoom, join here) with a Dvar Torah from Paul Margulies 5:52p Candlelighting Shabbat, March 12 (Adar II 9), Parashat Vayikra, Parashat Zachor 9:15a Shabbat Morning Services in the sanctuary* followed by hot kiddush outside 10:30a Youth Groups 5:55pMincha/Maariv 6:54p 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 visitostns.org/reopening.
**Building Renovation Update** As a reminder, access to the sanctuary remains through the 16th St doors and only the downstairs bathrooms are usable during renovations. Email BuildingCommittee@ostns.org with questions.
We are saddened to announce the passing of Susan Carol Torchinsky Prissman z"l, beloved sister of our members Linda (Chester) Katz and David (Laura) Torchinsky.
Mazel tov to Helene Reisler on her daughter Emily McAllister's victory on Wheel of Fortune this week! You can watch the clip here.
Kiddush is sponsored by Asher, Smadar, Dalia, Ami, Tomer, and Yael Epstein in appreciation for Maharat Friedman’s leadership, in recognition of Ami Epstein’s 14th birthday and bar mitzvah anniversary, and in anticipation of a nesiah tovah for the Milton Gottesman 8th Grade Israel trip.
Parashat Zachor this Shabbat: It is a mitzvah to hear the Zachor maftir lained this Shabbat, which will be at approximately 10:15 AM. There will be an additional reading of the maftir aliyah immediately following announcements.
Daylight Saving Time Reminder: Please note that daylight saving time begins this Sunday morning at 2:00 AM, as we move our clocks ahead one hour. Beginning Sunday, we will be shifting Mincha/Maariv earlier to align with Plag HaMincha.
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For the complete Purim schedule please visitostns.org/Purim.
Pizza Party for Kids: Please join us on Purim day (3/17) at 12:30 PM for pizza lunch! $5 per person (adult/child), $20 family max; register here.
Ohev Purim! A Purim Spiel starring the kids of Ohev Directed by Ohev teens (at approx. 1:15 PM) Will Vashti attend the king's party? Will Haman’s evil plan be defeated? Will Esther save the day? Join us for a musical adventure featuring original songs from previous spiels!
Admission to the spiel is free but we encourage attendees to make a donation to Federation’s Ukraine Emergency Fund to help meet the needs of Ukraine’s Jewish community. Donate now https://connect.shalomdc.org/ukraine-emergency-fund
Youth Megillah Reading to follow the spiel (at approx. 2:15 PM).
Matanot L'evyonim
We will be collecting donations for organizations that support Jews in need, both locally through Yad Yehuda, and in Israel through Leket Israel. Please bring your donations (in the form of cash or check) with you on Purim night if possible. The earlier that we collect the money, the better we can estimate how much we can give to these organizations so that they can distribute it properly on Purim.
If you would like to donate ahead of time you may donate online at ostns.org/donate. Select “Purim- Matanot L’evyonim” from the dropdown menu. You may also mail it to the shul, as long as we will receive it by Wednesday, March 16th. If you donate the money before Wednesday night, please have in mind that you are appointing Maharat Friedman as your shaliach (messenger) to donate the money on Purim day. That way you properly fulfill the mitzvah.
If you are writing a check, please make it out to "OSTNS" and write in the memo for matanot l'evyonim.
OSTNS on YouTube!
The shul has a YouTube account which has recordings of past classes, shiurim, and events. They can be accessed here:
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).
Sunday, March 13 (Adar II 10) 8:00am Shacharit (in person or via Zoom) 5:50pm Mincha/Maariv (in person or via Zoom)
Monday, March 14 (Adar II 11) 8:00am Shacharit (in person or via Zoom) 4:30pm Book of Isaiah with Maharat Friedman via Zoom 5:50pm Mincha/Maariv (in person or via Zoom) 8:00pm Building/Facilities Monthly Meeting (Renovation Update) - via Zoom
Tuesday, March 15 (Adar II 12) 8:00am Shacharit (in person or via Zoom) 5:50pm Mincha/Maariv (in person or via Zoom)
Wednesday, March 16: Taanit Esther, Erev Purim (Adar II 13) 5:59am Fast Begins 8:00am Shacharit 6:30pm Purim Fun and Games for Tots, led by Reut Skromne (ages 0-4) 6:40pm Mincha 7:20pm Maariv and Laining with Micah Stein 7:30pm Outdoor Megillah Laining 7:58pm Fast Ends 9:00pm Late Megillah Reading
Thursday, March 17: Purim (Adar II 14) 7:30am Shacharit & Megillah 12:30pm Pizza Lunch for Kids! (RSVP required) 1:15pm Ohev Purim! A Purim Spiel starring the kids of Ohev 2:30pm Youth Megillah Laining 4:30pm Women’s Megillah Reading 5:50pm Mincha/Maariv
Erev Shabbat, March 18: Shushan Purim (Adar II 15) 8:00am Shacharit (in person or via Zoom) 5:50pm Kabbalat Shabbat (in person or via Zoom) 6:59pm Candle Lighting
Shabbat, March 19: Tzav (Adar II 16) 9:15am Shacharit 10:30am Shabbat Morning Youth Groups 7:00pm Mincha/Maariv 8:01pm Havdalah
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