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 with a Shiur from Maharat Friedman on: "Can Women Make Kiddush for Men?" (Part 1 of 2) 8:51p Havdalah
Upcoming Kiddush Schedule 8/18: Kiddush Luncheon sponsored by the Pinsky family in honor of Avital's Bat Mitzvah 8/25: Kiddush Luncheon sponsored by the Rubinstein-Goldstein family in honor of Meir's Bar Mitzvah
This Shabbat, Pauline's Ice Cream Bike is sponsored by Helene Reisler in honor of her granddaughter Dalia’s Bat Mitzvah. Mazel tov, Dalia!
Mazel tov to Ruthanne & Henry Sheller on the birth of a baby girl! 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, Chani & Steve Laufer have generously offered to host. We will connect guests with hosts at the end of the announcements.
The Capital Kosher Pantry Parshas Re’eh teaches about the importance of giving tzedakah — that it is really just expected of us!! What a wonderful way to start Elul. The shelves at Yad Yehuda’s Capital Kosher Pantry are in serious need of replenishment. Are you able to donate some of the items on their wishlists? Donations can be dropped off in the box in the hallway.
Portion of the Week, contributed by Rabbi Ben Mintz
Moses' instruction of the Jews in their desert journey to the Promised Land continues in Parshat Re'eh. Individuals are confronted with the fundamental choice in life, a "Blessing" (bracha) if G-d's commandments are followed, and a "klala" if they are rejected (12:26-28). The Parsha continues with an early articulation of the requirements of "Due Process." If two witnesses testify in a death-penalty case, the Court before imposing judgment must "investigate, and inquire, and interrogate thoroughly" to determine if the testimony is "true" and "consistent" (13:15). Finally, the Parsha describes the observance of the three "historical" Festivals, Pesach, Shavuos, and Sukkos. These verses constitute the Synagogue Torah reading for those Festivals. In celebrating the Festival in Jerusalem, the Torah emphasizes that a person may not come "empty-handed," but with his or her own gift "according to the Blessing bestowed by G-d" (16:17).
This Week's Haftarah Video
In the third of the seven Haftorahs of consolation, the prophet Isaiah says, "No weapon raised against you shall succeed, and no argument raised against you shall prevail" (54:17). Please click here before Shabbat to listen to Hal Brodsky's Z"L short video on this Haftorah for Shabbat Rosh Chodesh.
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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 & Thursday, September 13 7:35pm
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
Women’s Shabbat Shuva Learning and Meditation: Aliza Sperling will lead a learning and meditation session on: “Teshuva from a Totally Different Perspective: When feeling bad about your shortcomings every year just doesn’t fix them, you need a new approach.” - Saturday, September 15 4:45pm
Kever Avot Memorial Service at Ohev Sholom Cemetery: In partnership with Elesavetgrad Cemetery. Join us on a visit to our synagogue's cemetery with memorial prayers led by Rabbi Herzfeld. Transportation available with reservation to info@ostns.org or 202-882-7225. Van leaves Ohev Sholom at 10:30am. - Sunday, September 16 10:30am
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
Monday, August 13 (Elul 2) 6:30a Shacharit 7:45p Mincha/Maariv
Tuesday, August 14 (Elul 3) 6:30a Shacharit 7:45p Mincha/Maariv
Wednesday, August 15 (Elul 4) 6:30a Shacharit 7:45p Mincha/Maariv
Thursday, August 16 (Elul 5) 6:30a Shacharit 7:45p Mincha/Maariv
Erev Shabbat, August 17 (Elul 6) 6:30a Shacharit 6:45p Kabbalat Shabbat 6:45p August Taste of Ohev Supper Club: Thai Shabbat Dinner 7:42p Candle Lighting
Kolbi Herzfeld Max Klein Stephanie Hoffman Avital Rubin Henry Brem Ami Milner-Gillers Dalia Epstein Rafael Shurkin Raphael Katkov
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Members Observing Yahrzeits
Friday Judah Goldwasser for father Joseph Goldwasser Walter Reich for mother Anna Reich
Shabbat Harold Fruchter for mother Jeannette Fruchter Roy Ackerman for mother Estelle Ackerman Kaplan Sylvia Block for father David Mushinsky
Sunday Julie (Julius) Levine for grandmother Eva Levine Lawrence Rosen for father M.A. Rosen
Wednesday Micah Salb for grandmother Leona Salb
Thursday Joshua Resnick for mother Valerie Resnick Leon Kass for wife Amy Kass Ralph Block for brother Harry Block Rena Fruchter for father Robert Troy
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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
