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
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. - Tuesday, September 4 12:30pm-1:30pm
Elul Lecture by James Loeffler: James Loeffler will speak on: “Ahavat Yisrael Bezmaneinu: Law, Love, & Israel Today.” - Wednesday, September 5 7:15pm-8:45pm
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
BRCA Testing Awareness Weekend: On Shabbat, Dr. Elizabeth Etkin Kramer will speak on: "How We Can Prevent Hereditary Cancer in the Jewish Community." On Sunday, get tested! $99 for women and men over age 25. (Must fast 30 minutes prior to test. Bagels provided!) - Saturday, September 22 & Sunday, September 23
Communal Sukkot Dinner: Join us for a communal dinner on the first night of Sukkot 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 23 7:30pm
Hal Brodsky Memorial Sukkah Hop: A'hopping we will go! Join us on a Sukkot journey through Shepherd Park, Colonial Village, and Chevy Chase filled with games, songs, food, and fun. Schedule TBD. Email youth@osts.org with any questions. - Tuesday, September 25 4:00pm-6:00pm
Sunday, August 19 (Elul 8)8:30a Shacharit
10:00a Class with Rabbi Ben Mintz (at his home)
7:35p Mincha/Maariv
Monday, August 20 (Elul 9)6:30a Shacharit
9:00a Women's Intermediate Parsha Class with Maharat Friedman
7:35p Mincha/Maariv
Tuesday, August 21 (Elul 10)6:30a Shacharit
7:30p Parsha Class with Maharat Friedman
7:35p Mincha/Maariv
Wednesday, August 22 (Elul 11)6:30a Shacharit
7:35p Mincha/Maariv
Thursday, August 23 (Elul 12)6:30a Shacharit
7:35p Mincha/Maariv
Erev Shabbat, August 24 (Elul 13)6:30a Shacharit
6:45p Kabbalat Shabbat
7:32p Candle Lighting
Shabbat, August 25: Ki Teitzei (Elul 14)9:15a Shacharit, with a Dvar Torah from Meir Stein
10:30a Shabbat Youth Groups
6:10p Daf Yomi
6:40p Chaim Fruchter's Shiur
7:10p Mincha, followed by Seudah Shlishit
8:32p Havdalah
Sunday, August 26 (Elul 15)8:30a Shacharit
10:00a Class with Rabbi Ben Mintz (at his home)
7:25p Mincha/Maariv
