Shabbat Morning Youth Groups - We welcome all children under Bar/Bat Mitzvah to remain in the sanctuary or else participate in youth group programming.
Tots (ages 18M - 3 years): Babysitting available beginning at 9:15am in the Tots Room. Tot Shabbat will begin at 11:00am. Parent participation is encouraged for this family program, but babysitting will remain available and ongoing until the end of services.
Shabbat Club (Prek4-Kindergarten): 10:15am in the Chadar Tikvah. J-Minyan (1st - 5th grade): 10:15am in the Chapel.
kiddush this week is sponsored by Benjamin & Evelyn Schwartz in honor of Arthur’s Bar Mitzvah! Do you want to sponsor an upcoming Kiddush? Emailalejandra@ohevdc.orgto find out more. Seudah Shlishit is sponsored by Ohev Sholom. Do you want to sponsor an upcoming Seudah Shlishit? Email alejandra@ohevdc.org to find out more.
Click on this link to learn more about local volunteer opportunities for MLK Day!
Ohev Sholom Youth Floor Hockey Looking for an activity for your kids on Saturday evening after Shabbat? Register them for a fun time playing floor hockey at Ohev in the social hall. Register here!
Board Meeting - Please note that our next open Board meeting will be Tuesday evening January 23rd. More information to come.
Tu B'Shvat seder for kids - Wednesday, Jan 24 5-6:30PMRsvp here!
Shabbat, January 27th - We will be celebrating Avital Gris's Bat Mitzvah at Ohev!
Kiddush in honor of the Wolf family - Shabbat, February 10th As you might know, the Wolf Family will be moving to Potomac in several weeks. We are deeply grateful for their many years of service, support, and friendship! If you would like to help sponsor this kiddush, please use this link: https://www.ohevdc.org/payment.php and select *Payment type: "Wolf Kiddush". For any questions please contact Jennifer Geetter at jgeetter@yahoo.com.
RECORDINGS
On Jan. 10, Nahanni Rous gave a shiur titled "Remembering Vilna: The Jerusalem of Lithuania," as part of Wednesday Night Torah @ Ohev. A link to the recording can be found here.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Yad Yehuda Community Bring some extra warmth to the Capital Kosher Pantry by donating to our Cold Weather Food Drive! We'd greatly appreciate donations of: - Soups: boxed, sleeves, cups or cans - Soup croutons - Hot cocoa (dairy & pareve), coffee and tea - Olive oil & potato latke mix And more! Full information here.
LEARNING AT OHEV
Parsha Lunch & Learn at Ohev (and on Zoom) at 12:30pm class will take place on Mondays:
February 7: Beyond ‘Land for Peace’: Towards a Contemporary Theology of Peace (Rabbi David Wolkenfeld)
Who are We and Where Do We Come From: A History of Modern Orthodoxy (Rabbi David Wolkenfeld)
February 14: Mechitzah and the Birth of American Jewish Denominations (1940 - 1960)
February 21: Jewish Day Schools and the Decline of Non-Observant Orthodoxy (1960 - 1980)
February 28: New Possibilities in a Postmodern Age (1980 - 2020)
Women and Mitzvot for Men & Women (Rabbanit Sara Wolkenfeld & Rabbi David Wolkenfeld)
March 6: Women and Mitzvot for Men & Women: Kiddush
March 13: Women and Mitzvot for Men & Women: Keriat HaTorah
March 20: Women and Mitzvot for Men & Women: Megilat Esther
March 27: Women and Mitzvot for Men & Women: Kaddish
Nations and Nationalism (Rabbi David Wolkenfeld)
April 3: Non Jews in a Jewish State
April 10: Jews in a non- Jewish State
Technology & Jewish Ethics (Rabbanit Sara Wolkenfeld)
May 1: Old Wine, New Jugs: Ancient Text and Modern Media
May 8: Stealing Consciousness: Geneivat Da’at and Social Media
May 15: Privacy in the Age of Social Media: Hezek Re'iyah and Modern Life
Sunday Night Series on Jewish Sexual Ethics with Rabbanit Sara Wolkenfeld: February 4th & 11th at 8pm. This series will examine classical and contemporary Jewish texts which speak about sexuality and intimacy and will explore the implications of these laws and stories for constructing an authentic Jewish attitude towards sexual relations. The class is open to women of all ages, regardless of marital status. More info here!
The Relevance of Rest: Shabbat in the Modern World with Rabbanit Sara Wolkenfeld Shabbat Afternoon Shiur for Women We will deepen our understanding and appreciation for Shabbat, exploring the positive mitzvot, the liturgy, and the ways in which Shabbat practice evolves as technology progresses. More info here!
January 27, 3:45pm: What Happens if You Don’t Rest?
February 3, 3:50pm: Rejoicing & the Shabbat Amidah
February 10, 4:00pm: Sneakers or Heels? Kavod Shabbat for the Real World
February 17, 4:10pm: Party Like it’s the Seventh Day: Oneg Shabbat in our Homes
February 24, 4:15pm: Shabbat in a World of Automation
Lekach v’Limmud:The Ohev Sholom Torah WhatsApp Group This WhatsApp group is a learning opportunity designed to fit your busy lifestyle. To receive brief audio Divrei Torah from Rabbi & Rabbanit Wolkenfeld three times a week, sign up here:https://chat.whatsapp.com/H0jfWFOwZjhGURx7PaqMLt
Women's Megillat Esther Layning Learning Group with Maharat Intern Kate Rozansky Over the last two years, as I’ve participated in and recruited women to layn Megillat Esther at Ohev, I’ve heard many people say: "I’d love to learn, but I don’t know how!"
This year, I’m creating a space for the women of Ohev to either learn to layn (part of) Megillat Esther and/or to expand their repertoire of what they already know. This group will be mostly asynchronous, with regular Whastapp checkins, but with some in-person meetups (including - if there is demand - one in late December to kickstart things!).
Sunday - Ellen Epstein for mother Karlyn D. Robinson - Laura Torchinsky for father Melvin Harold Wohl
Monday Ann Werner for Husband Stephan Werner
Tuesday - Julie (Julius) Levine for father Joseph Levine - Micah Stein for father Paul Stein - Sheila Kurtzer for Sister Joyce Doppelt Miltz
Wednesday Julie (Julius) Levine for uncle Morris Dash Donate here.
GET INVOLVED AT OHEV!
Like many communities, we rely on volunteers to help make Ohev such a vibrant shul. Please consider getting involved by joining (or helping to lead) one of our committees. Whether you have several hours a week or even a few hours a month, there is an opportunity for you to volunteer and help make a difference in our community. More info here!
Chesed Committee: Lend a hand - As we try to regroup after the past few weeks, we can use this time to make ourselves available to support each other by being there for each other. For those who may be available to help out members in need of short term assistance please fill out this form.
CONTACT US
Rabbi David Wolkenfeld Rabbi.wolkenfeld@ohevdc.org (202) 882-7225, ext. 104 To schedule a phone call or in-person time with Rabbi Wolkenfeld, please reach out directly or visit calendly.com
