OHEV SHOLOM SHABBOOM! for May 11, Parashat Behar-Bechukotai
05/11/2023 03:32:57 PM
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Energize your week withOhevSholom May 11, 2023
Shabbat Times and Announcements
Erev Shabbat,
May 12 (Iyyar 21)
7:15a Shacharit Services 6:45p Kabbalat Shabbat Services in the Sanctuary 7:53p Candlelighting
Shabbat,
May 13 (Iyyar 22)
Parashat Behar-Bechukotai 9:15a Shacharit 10:30a Shabbat Morning Youth Groups 7:40p Mincha followed by a light seudah shlishit 8:50p Maariv 8:54p Havdalah
*For complete information on our Covid safety protocols and procedures, please visit ostns.org/reopening
Mazal Tov to David and Eliot Loeffler on their Bnai Mitzvah!
Mazel tov to Eliana Pfeffer & Ezra Karger on the birth of a baby boy! Everyone is welcome to join for the bris at Ohev tomorrow Friday at 9AM.
The Congregation is invited to a Kiddush Luncheon sponsored in honor of David and Eliot Loefler's Bar Mitzvah. Mazel Tov!
Seudah Shlishit: There will be a light seudah shlishit after mincha, with a shiur by Maharat Friedman.
Upcoming Bnai Mitzvah Schedule
5/20 Lila Braunstein followed by a kiddush lunch (Women's tefilah bat mitzvah at 9:15am, with traditional shacharit at 8:15am in the chapel)
Ohev Sholom Annual Meeting
Tuesday May 23rd, following 8:05pm Mincha/Maariv.
Your attendance is required to vote. If neccesary, you can attend the meet via Zoom, but you will need to request the Zoom link via David ParisorBen Berger no later than Thursday, May 18th 2023. No proxy voting is accepted per the OSTNS by-laws.
Building & Construction Update
While much of the construction work is completed, the primary components including the elevator and the accessible ramp are not yet operational. The elevator is fully installed but awaiting additional ventilation components before it can be reinspected and certified for use, and the railings for the ramp are currently being fabricated. We will keep the community updated on progress and appreciate your patience.
Additionally, beginning this Shabbat, the library will be available for use by up to 15 people for gatherings or supervised children's groups. Please contact David Paris if you would like to reserve the space.
Spotlight on...
Community Resources
Sunflower Bakery
Each Spring, Sunflower brings together our community to celebrate our graduates and honor community members who have helped Sunflower fulfill our mission or have made significant contributions towards equity and inclusion for people with learning differences.
A Conversation with Mayor Muriel Bowser - Tifereth Israel Congregation
Due to a schedule conflict, Mayor Muriel Bowser has postponed her discussion at Tifereth Israel for this Shabbat. We will annouce the new date when it is set.
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, May 14: 38th Day Omer (Iyyar 23)
All Day Event: Mother's Day
8:30am Shacharit (in person or via Zoom)
8:00pm Mincha/Maariv (in person or via Zoom) Tonight's Sefirah Count Is: היום תשעה ושלשים יום שהם חמשה שבועות וארבעה ימים לעמר
Monday, May 15: 39th Day Omer (Iyyar 24)
7:15am Shacharit (in person or via Zoom)
3:30pm Book of Jeremiah with Maharat Friedman via Zoom
8:00pm Mincha/Maariv (in person or via Zoom) Tonight's Sefirah Count Is: היום ארבעים יום שהם חמשה שבועות וחמשה ימים לעמר
Tuesday, May 16: 40th Day Omer (Iyyar 25)
7:15am Shacharit (in person or via Zoom)
8:00pm Mincha/Maariv (in person or via Zoom) Tonight's Sefirah Count Is: היום אחד וארבעים יום שהם חמשה שבועות וששה ימים לעמר
Wednesday, May 17: 41st Day Omer (Iyyar 26)
7:15am Shacharit (in person or via Zoom)
3:30pm Book of Jeremiah with Maharat Friedman via Zoom
8:00pm Mincha/Maariv (in person or via Zoom) Tonight's Sefirah Count Is: היום שנים וארבעים יום שהם ששה שבועות לעמר
Thursday, May 18: 42nd Day Omer (Iyyar 27)
7:15am Shacharit (in person or via Zoom)
8:00pm Mincha/Maariv (in person or via Zoom) Tonight's Sefirah Count Is: היום שלשה וארבעים יום שהם ששה שבועות ויום אחד לעמר
Erev Shabbat, May 19: Yom Yerushalayim, 43rd Day Omer (Iyyar 28)
7:15am Shacharit (in person or via Zoom)
6:45pm Kabbalat Shabbat (in person or via Zoom)
7:59pm Candle Lighting Tonight's Sefirah Count Is: היום ארבעה וארבעים יום שהם ששה שבועות ושני ימים לעמר
Shabbat, May 20: Shabbat Mevarchim, 44th Day Omer, Bamidbar (Iyyar 29)
9:15am Shacharit
10:30am Shabbat Morning Youth Groups
7:30pm Special Seudah Shlishit “Uyghurs and Jews: A Developing Dialogue”
7:50pm Mincha
8:55pm Maariv
9:01pm Havdalah Tonight's Sefirah Count Is: היום חמשה וארבעים יום שהם ששה שבועות ושלשה ימים לעמר
Lifecycles
Support our community and its members by making a donation dedicated in honor of (IHO) or in memory of (IMO) a loved one.
Smadar Epstein
Adena Kirstein
Matan Margulies
Howard Gumnitzky
Immanuel Yaffa
Steven Sacho
Francesca Furchtgott
Jeffrey Kahn
Lylah Messinger
Marci Klugman
Rachel Loeffler
Rhona Gordon
Azi Hain
Carol Miaskoff
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Members Observing Yahrzeits
Thursday
Baruch Roth for mother Esther Hadassah Roth
Sunday
Chester Katz for mother Rose Katz
Leon Kass for father Samuel Kass
