Shabbat, August 4: Shabbat Mevarchim, Eikev (Av 23) 9:15a Shacharit, with a Dvar Torah from Theodore Furchtgott 10:30a Shabbat Youth Groups 6:35p Daf Yomi 7:35p Mincha, followed by Seudah Shlishit with a talk from the Herzfeld children about their experience on the Ukraine trip 8:59p Havdalah
Mazel tov to Amber Ricks and Henri Minion on the birth of their daughter, Amalia Laylah Minion!
Construction Update Due to ongoing construction related to the kitchen project, the coat room will be closed until further notice. For the time being, a coat rack has been temporarily placed in the hallway, but please bear this in mind when planning what to bring with you to shul on Shabbat morning. This work is also affecting the Chadar Tikvah. Due to safety precautions, the Chadar Tikvah will be closed on Shabbat morning. Kids groups and kiddush will all meet downstairs. Seudah shlishit will meet in the Chadar Tikvah as usual. Thank you for your patience with this project. We are working hard to make the process as efficient as possible so that we can have full access to the space again. Shabbat Lunch Hospitality This Week If anyone is in need of a meal this Shabbat due to kitchen construction, Andrea & Ariel Wolf have generously offered to host. We will connect guests with hosts at the end of the announcements.
The Capital Kosher Pantry needs donations of unused school supplies (backpacks and other supplies), as well as kosher food pantry items. To donate, please see the regularly updated wish lists at yadyehuda.org/pantry-wishlist.html.
Get More Involved! Like many communities, we rely on volunteers to help make Ohev such a vibrant shul. We are fortunate to have volunteers to assist in many key areas -- but more are always needed. Please consider getting involved by joining (or taking a leadership role) in one of our synagogue 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. Visit ostns.org/committees to see a full list of committees and contact information (must be logged into ostns.org account to view).
Portion of the Week, contributed by Rabbi Ben Mintz
This week's parshah is Eikev, the third in the Book of Dvorim, the last Book in the Torah. The story of the Jews' travels in the desert towards the Promised Land continues, with Moses once again emphasizing the obligation of the Jewish people to be loyal to God. "You must revere the Lord your God; only Him shall you worship, to Him you shall hold fast, and by His name shall you swear" (10:20). Listen in the parshah for the second paragraph of the Shema prayer. The Jews are warned of the punishment if they are "seduced" by their hearts to serve other gods and informed of the tangible rewards for listening to God's commandments. The parshah also contains the basis for the Grace After Meals (Birkat Hamazon): "When you have eaten your fill, give thanks to the Lord your God for the good land which He has given you." Finally, of particular relevance today, is the admonition: "You should love the stranger for you were strangers in the Land of Egypt."
This Week's Haftarah Video
Our beloved member, Hal Brodsky, Z"L, created short videos explaining an aspect of each week's haftarah. Each week, the Shabbooom plans to share Hal's d'var haftarah with the community. This week's Haftorah, the second in the series of seven Haftorahs of consolation following Tisha B'Av, is from the Book of Isaiah. Isaiah says, "Truly, the Lord has comforted Zion...Gladness and Joy shall abide there, thanksgiving and the sound of music." (Isaiah 51:3) Click here before Shabbat to view Hal's short video about the Haftorah.
Spotlight On...
Fire up those tastebuds and feast upon a terrific Thai Shabbat dinner on August 17! Organized by delightful host extraordinaires, Scott Reiter and Rachel Weintraub, prepare to ring in your Shabbat with good food and great cheer. Guests will walk to the Reiter/Weintraub residence for dinner after Friday night services at Ohev. Space for 9 guests. Can be kid-friendly.
August Taste of Ohev Supper Club: Thai Shabbat Dinner: Fire up those tastebuds and feast upon a terrific Thai Shabbat dinner on August 17! Organized by delightful host extraordinaires, Scott Reiter and Rachel Weintraub, prepare to ring in your Shabbat with good food and great cheer. Guests will walk to the Reiter/Weintraub residence for dinner after Friday night services at Ohev. Space for 9 guests. Can be kid-friendly. - Friday, August 17 6:45pm
High Holidays Prayer Service Crash Courses: Please join us for two-part series led by Josh Milner & Aliza Sperling on understanding the structure and content of the High Holidays services. - Tuesday, September 4 7:45pm
Elul Lecture by James Loeffler: James Loeffler will speak on: “Ahavat Yisrael Bezmaneinu: Law, Love, & Israel Today.” - Wednesday, September 5 7:15pm
Downtown Torah Study with Rabbi Herzfeld: “The 613th Mitzvah.” Meets in the law offices of Rothwell, Figg, Ernst, and Manbeck. Lunch is served. RSVP required to RabbiShmuel@ostns.org. - Wednesday, September 5 12:30pm-1:30pm
Communal Rosh Hashanah Dinners: Join us for communal dinners on both nights of Rosh Hashanah sponsored by the congregation! RSVP required. Free if registered by August 29; after that the cost is $18/adult and $12/child (under 12). - Sunday, September 9 7:30pm & Monday, September 10 7:30pm
Sunday, August 5 (Av 24) 8:30a Shacharit 10:00a Class with Rabbi Ben Mintz (at his home) 7:55p Mincha/Maariv
Monday, August 6 (Av 25) 6:30a Shacharit 9:00a Women's Intermediate Parsha Class with Maharat Friedman 7:55p Mincha/Maariv
Tuesday, August 7 (Av 26) 6:30a Shacharit 7:30p Parsha Class with Maharat Friedman 7:55p Mincha/Maariv
Wednesday, August 8 (Av 27) 6:30a Shacharit 7:55p Mincha/Maariv
Thursday, August 9 (Av 28) 6:30a Shacharit 7:55p Mincha/Maariv
Shabbat, August 11: Rosh Chodesh Elul, Re'eh (Av 30) 9:15a Shacharit, with a Dvar Torah from Eric Fingerhut 10:30a Shabbat Youth Groups 6:30p Daf Yomi 7:00p Chaim Fruchter's Shiur 7:30p Mincha, followed by Seudah Shlishit 8:51p Havdalah
Sunday, August 12: Rosh Chodesh Elul (Elul 1) 8:30a Shacharit 10:00a Class with Rabbi Ben Mintz (at his home) 7:45p Mincha/Maariv
Lifecycles
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Lisa Redisch Gerald Steinkeller Lia Kornbluth Noah Klugman Peter Glass Scott Jaffa George Johnson Naomi Gold Jordana Dauber Maerav Rosenblatt Maya Evans Aden Sann Eitan Netter Norma Burdett Avital Pinsky Emma Rubin Zoe Kaiser-Blueth
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Members Observing Yahrzeits
Friday Lea Mendelsohn for brother Alan Lopatin Noa Levanon Klein for father Jacob Levanon
Shabbat Janet Lipman for father Leo Harry Levine Naomi Balto for brother-in-law Joel Sachs
Sunday Julie Levine for aunt Rose Dash
Monday Chester Katz for father Sam Katz Nina Tarley for uncle David Zangwill Shmuel Herzfeld for grandfather Leo Herzfeld
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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 Mikvah Chaim mikvahchaim.org attendant@mikvahchaim.org Cemetery Information CarolValoris@ostns.org (202) 812-8074
