**Please note we will be working on our new 2025-2026 directory. To ensure we continue providing you with the best service, please take a moment to update your contact information, Yahrzeits, family members and other information in ShulCloud! If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact us at info@ohevdc.org or 202 882 7225 ext 103.**
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES & EVENTS
Chavruta Connections: Personalized Learning with Rabbanit Sara Wolkenfeld Want to spend a little time learning Torah but not sure where to start? Or maybe you are interested in diving deeper into a specific topic?Join me for a one-on-one or small group chavruta-style learning experience. Email Rabbanit@ohevdc.org to get started!
Sunday, April 27 at 10:00am in the Ohev Library - Announcing the Ohev Accessibility and Inclusion Committee. We want to hear your voices! Your individual experiences, concerns, and suggestions will help to shape the focus of this important committee. More info here! Additional focus sessions to be held on the following dates: Wednesday, April 30 @ 8:30pm in the Ohev Library
Monday, April 28 at 6:45pm - Opening session of Lashir B’yachad (Singing Together). Info and registration here!
Tuesday, April 29, 8:15pm - Board Meeting (Open Meeting followed by closed session) - preceded by Mincha/Maariv at 7:40pm Via Zoom here! Meeting ID: 821 6234 0046 Passcode: 851156 Agenda here
Wednesday, April 30 at 7:40pm - Please join us for a special Mincha/Maariv with a brief commemoration in honor of Yom Hazikaron, followed by a festive davening in honor of Yom Ha’atzmaut. Cupcakes will be served!
Kiddush - Shabbat, May 3 - Please join us for a festive light meat Kiddush lunch after davening (~11:45am) sponsored by Armand Laferrere to celebrate the birth of his granddaughter Ellie Bachinsky on 5 Adar 5785, and by the congregation in honor of Yom Haatzmaut and keeping the plight of hostages in our minds.
Shabbat, May 10 at ~11:45am - Mother's Day Kiddush - Join us at Ohev Sholom for a Mother's Day Appreciation Kiddush. Info here! Saturday, May 10 at 5:30pm MoCo Learning - "Echoes of the Sages: A Deeper Dive on the Ethics" with Rabbanit Wolkenfeld (for women only) Info here! Upcoming dates: May 17, 24 & 31.
Tuesday, May 13 at 7:15pm - DC has a new Jewish chorus! HAKOL is a new community chorus and we’re looking for new singers of all ages, no audition necessary. Complete info here!
MINYAN CORNER
Minyan Corner Elevate your week! Please join us at our weekday Shacharit and Mincha/Maariv minyanim. Sign up in advance to help us ensure we have minyanim and strong participation for those saying Kaddish.
B'NAI MITZVAH SCHEDULING
Ohev Sholom is rolling out an online form this week to help with scheduling and planning your child's Bar or Bat Mitzvah. You can submit a request for up to three dates; 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice, and we will confirm your selection within 30 days.
We've thankfully received a critical mass of sponsorships to place our first order for new siddurim. There are still ample sponsorship opportunities available - a great chance to honor a simcha or in memory of a loved one.
We recently rolled out WhatsApp Announcements in order to communicate with the Ohev Sholom membership on a real-time basis. There are a number of members that are not receiving those messages because their mobile phone numbers were not available in ShulCloud.
If you are not receiving WhatsApp Announcements, please email Alejandra at Alejandra@ohevdc.org or Steven at steven.wernick@ohevdc.org with your name and mobile number so that you can be included.
WhatsApp can be downloaded from the following sites:
Please let us know if you have any questions or need any assistance in getting started.
GET INVOLVED AT OHEV!
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. Any amount helps. More info here!
Chesed Committee: Chesed Committee: Lend a hand and support each other! If you are able to help members in need of short term assistance please fill out this form.
ISRAEL @ OHEV
In recent months, among other types of support, the shul has highlighted the plight of the hostages in a variety of ways:
Fundraised and held a dessert kiddush using the favorite recipes of various hostages
Placed a permanently set table on display in the Social Hall
Placed a designated 'hostage' chair in the sukkah
Dedicated 20 seats in the sanctuary to 20 different hostages
Added 'Bring Them Home' signage around the building
We will continue to raise awareness for the hostages until they are all released. For more information and/or to volunteer with these efforts please contact Tirza Kramer at supertirza@gmail.com
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Upcoming events for Federal employees These resources were collected and shared with us by Kemp Mill Job Assist at Young Israel Shomrei Emunah. To check the list click here. Updates will be available regularly.
Sunday, April 27 from 10-11 am - The Capital Closet will be open to the community this Sunday, April 27th from 10-11 am. Come peruse our beautiful, curated selection of clothing for women, men, and children. We have a limited supply of Torah School uniforms, so please shop early for the best selection! Our new address is 9601 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901. The Closet entrance is in the back of the building up a full flight of stairs. Please feel to reach out with any questions or for more information to: ncarmel@yadyehuda.org
MEMBERS OBSERVING YAHRZEITS / CONDOLENCES
Monday Deborah Karesh for her father, Joseph Shulman
Wednesday Harris Cohen for his grandfather, Arnold Cohen
Thursday - Hanna Klapper for her Husband, Bernie Klapper - Leora Klapper for her father, Bernie Klapper
Eleanor Kott Julie Rezmovic-Tonti Ned Lazarus Lyle Ryter Ilan Walder Boaz Rozansky Lilly Klein Micah Salb
FOOD DELIVERIES
Sunflower - This week the Sunflower pick up location will be at Ohev Sholom Congregation on Friday from 11AM - 2PM. Orders will be set up inside the building at the Jonquil Street entrance. Orders are due Wednesdays by midnight!
Contact the shul office with any questions, 202-882-7225
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
Rabbanit Sara Tillinger Wolkenfeld, Scholar in Residence Rabbanit@ohevdc.org
