Shabboom! Weekly Announcements

Energize your week with Ohev Sholom                                     February 23, 2023

Shabbat Times and Announcements

Erev Shabbat,
February 24 (Adar 3)
7:15a Shacharit Services
5:35p Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat  (in person or via Zoom)
5:37p Candlelighting


Shabbat,

February 25 (Adar 4)
Parashat Terumah
9:15a Shabbat morning services in the Sanctuary
10:30a Shabbat Morning Youth Groups
5:20p Mincha, followed by a light Seudah Shlishit 
6:30p Maariv
6:39p Havdalah








































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*For complete information on our Covid safety protocols and procedures, please visit ostns.org/reopening
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Mazal Tov to all the JDS seniors who graduated this past week:
Josh Einhorn
Lael Sacho-Tanzer
Hannah Salb
Matan Silverberg
Max Schwartz
Elana Skolnick Einhorn

The following families are sponsoring the Shabbat kiddush in advance of the graduates’ upcoming trip to Israel and Poland:
Kleiner/Einhorn 
Salb 
Schwartz
Gershman/Silverberg
Skolnick/Einhorn
Sacho-Tanzer

Seudah Shlishit: We will be having a light seudah shlishit this week between mincha and maariv, with a shiur by Rabbinic Intern Kate Rozansky on “Secrets, Lies, and Snacks." It is sponsored by Maharat Friedman in honor of the recent yahrtzeits of her grandparents, Ezra and Eve Perkal z"l. 
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Earthquake Relief Fund
We are devastated by the news of the horrible earthquake that has killed tens of  thousands of people in Turkey and Syria. Please consider contributing to the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington's Earthquake Relief Fund. Funds will go directly towards disaster relief through The Jewish Federations of North America, who will coordinate with those on the ground to ensure needs are met as swiftly as possible.

To donate please visit:  https://www.shalomdc.org/?form=earthquakerelief2023



Purim is coming! Visit ostns.org/purim for the holiday schedule, mishloach manot fundraiser, programs, and more.

 Registration and payment here. 

Save the date and please RSVP

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

Recordings

On Wednesday, February 15th, Maharat Friedman and Lea Mendelsohn moderated a talk sponsored by the Ohev Shiva Committee on how to best prepare the community for times of loss. A link to the recording can be found here.

Community Resources 

Sunflower Bakery
Celebrate Purim with Delicious Sunflower Hamantaschen!
Order by Monday, February 27th at NOON to pick-up at Shepherd Park/Ohev Sholom on Friday, March 3rd, from 1-4pm. Sunflower is featuring traditional hamantaschen favorites and creative, fun flavors that are sure to please. This year, Sunflower has a gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan option for those with dietary restrictions. The Purim menu will be available for ordering on January 31st with hamantaschen available on February 6th. Click here to view the menu.  Questions? Contact Sunflower at info@sunflowerbakery.org, 240.361.3698.

Purim Shipping Friendly Reminder
Order by Midnight tonight 2/22 for shipping on March 1st

World Jewish Relief
One year on from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, World Jewish Relief has supported over 188,000 Ukrainians with safe passage, medicine, food, power, winter relief, employment, psychosocial support and hygiene kits. In order to continue to offer these critical resources, they are launching a campaign between Feb 24-27th to raise $1 million. Please consider contributing at this link, which will go live tomorrow. Every donation will be matched.

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

Lifecycles

Support our community and its members by making a donation dedicated in honor of (IHO) or in memory of (IMO) a  loved one.

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Contact Us

Maharat Ruth Balinsky Friedman
MaharatRuth@ostns.org
(202) 882-7225, ext. 107
David Paris, Executive Director
David.paris@ostns.org
(202) 882-7225, ext. 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