Shabboom! Weekly Announcements

Energize your week with Ohev Sholom                                               May 10, 2018

Shabbat Times and Announcements

Erev Shabbat, May 11: 41st Day Omer (Iyyar 26)
6:30a Shacharit
6:45p Kabbalat Shabbat
7:52p Candle Lighting

Shabbat, May 12: 42nd Day Omer, Behar-Bechukotai (Iyyar 27)
9:15a Shacharit, with a Dvar Torah from Gil Troy
10:30a Shabbat Youth Groups
10:30a Pickle Minyan
11:45a Kiddush
6:30p Daf Yomi
7:00p Chaim Fruchter's Shiur
7:30p Mincha, followed by Seudah Shlishit with a Shiur from Gil Troy
8:54p Havdalah

Upcoming Kiddush Schedule
5/12: Kiddush
5/19: Kiddush
5/26: Kiddush​


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We are pleased to welcome Gil Troy as our guest scholar this Shabbat in honor of Yom Yerushalayim. He will speak Shabbat morning and during Seudah Shlishit. Gil Troy is the author of The Zionist Ideas, which was just published by The Jewish Publication Society. Natan Sharansky has called this, Troy’s 12th book, “a magnificent work,” Troy’s “magnum opus,” and “the perfect follow-up to Arthur Hertzberg’s classic The Zionist Idea." An American presidential historian who has been featured on CNN’s popular 1980s and 1990s decade shows, he is a Distinguished Scholar of North American History at McGill University. For more information, visit ostns.org/event/giltroy.

This week's Kiddush dessert is sponsored by Tabitha & Pete Davidson as a thank you to the community for embracing and supporting them during their time in DC.

Ohev Sholom - The National Synagogue is seeking a full-time Director of Adult Programs. This position is responsible for the development, coordination, execution and evaluation of Ohev Sholom’s adult-centered programs. The ideal candidate is team-focused with an acute understanding that the goal of programming is not the programs themselves, but the people they engage. This position requires flexibility of schedule and will include some evenings, shabbatot and weekends. This position reports directly to the Executive Director and is supported by the clergy, staff, and volunteer lay leadership. Please visit our listing on JewishJobs.com for more details.

Kavod V Nichum will hold the 16th Annual North American Chevrah Kadisha and Jewish Cemetery Conference June 3-5 at Beth El. It is the preeminent Jewish funeral practices conference. You can get info on the conference here​​​​​. There are several Shabbat observant attendees. Ohev Sholom has been asked to provide hospitality. If you can assist please contact David Balto at 202-577-5424.

Annual Meeting 
All members are invited and encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 23, following 8:05pm Mincha/Maariv services. We will be voting on open Board of Directors positions, presenting the FY19 Budget, and hearing program reports from our staff.
 
The Ohev Board of Directors has two openings this year. The Nominations Committee recommended a slate to the current Board of Directors, which gave its approval. 
 
Nominations for Directors’ Positions:
Zan Frackelton (term ending 2021)
Pesha Rubinstein (term ending in 2021)

Anyone who wishes to nominate any other individual can do so by submitting a name in writing to the Nominations Committee by May 12, 2018. The nomination must be accompanied by the supporting signatures of at least seven members in good standing of the congregation. Please send any additional nominations to the attention of the Nominations Committee, c/o Ohev Sholom – The National Synagogue, 1600 Jonquil Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20012.

Only those candidates on the slate submitted by the board or individuals approved by the Nominations Committee by May 12th are eligible for election. No nominations from the floor will be accepted at the May 23rd meeting. All members in good standing (Bylaws Article II, Section 4) attending the May 23rd meeting may exercise a vote; no votes may be cast in absentia.

Support DC Kosher & Celebrate Maharat Ruth & Yoni Friedman - Shabbat June 9
Supporters of DC Kosher will be sponsoring a special kiddush luncheon on Gala Shabbat (June 9) featuring a taste of new Kosher DC. The Gala Shabbat will be "celebrating five years of Ruth and Yoni," so what better way to celebrate our Vegetarian Pioneer Female Clergy than with a delicious vegan food tasting from these places? We invite you to join us! We can showcase the delicious vegan mac and cheese, the "chicken" drumsticks, the paneer, the mango lassi. Who's hungry? Our goal is to drum up business for these newly kosher establishments and celebrate this exciting news for our community. Take a look at the menus at ostns.org/kosher, and help us decide what to order! But, most importantly, please contribute through Ohev's website at ostns.org/donate. Select Kiddush/Meal Sponsorship and specify "June 9" in the notes. While the size of your donation is entirely up to you and all are welcome, if you're not sure how much to give, start with $18 x number of people in your family. For questions or menu suggestions, please contact Mira and Josh Resnick at mira.resnick@gmail.com. 

Be a Chef for the Taste of Ohev Supper Club Fundraiser - Deadline THIS Sunday, May 13
Make a delicious meal, get to know different families at Ohev, and help raise funds as part of the 2018 Gala! For this year's Annual Gala we are trying something new to showcase the talented chefs in our community. The Taste of Ohev Supper Club will pair talented chefs with foodies to enjoy a delicious meal and wonderful company -- all while supporting the synagogue. If you would like to be a host for the Taste of Ohev Supper Club, please fill out this form  by Sunday, May 13.

Upcoming Events and Weekly Schedule

To view and register for upcoming events and weekly schedule, visit our website's online calendar. 

Lifecycles

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Contact Us

Synagogue Office
info@ostns.org
(202) 882-7225
Sarah Shapiro, Executive Director
Sarah.Shapiro@ostns.org
(202) 882-7225, ext. 103
Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld
RabbiShmuel@ostns.org
(202) 812-8900 
Maharat Ruth Balinsky Friedman
MaharatRuth@ostns.org
(202) 882-7225, ext. 107
Lisa Redisch, Director of Youth & Family Programs
youth@ostns.org
(202) 882-7225, ext. 105
Board of Directors
board@ostns.org
Hospitality & Welcome Committee
BeOurGuest@ostns.org
Cemetery Information
cemetery@ostns.org
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