Survey Says... OSTNS Program Survey Presentation with Mark Trencher: Join Mark Trencher of Nishma Research for a presentation and discussion about the results of the OSTNS Program Survey. This is also an opportunity to meet Stacey Watson, Ohev's new Director of Engagement. Light dinner served. - Sunday, September 16 5:00pm-7:00pm
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. 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@ostns.org with any questions. - Tuesday, September 25 4:00pm-6:00pm
Downtown Sukkah: Stop by our sukkah in McPherson Square for pizza and a chance to wave the lulav and etrog! - Wednesday, September 26 12:00pm-1:00pm & Thursday, September 27 12:00pm-1:00pm
Sukkot Dinner with JFGH: Join Ohev Sholom and the residents of the Jewish Foundation for Group Homes for a festive meal in celebration of the holidays. - Thursday, September 27 7:00pm
Ohev Young Professionals Sukkah Dinner: Join the OYP community for Shabbat Chol Hamoed dinner in the Ohev sukkah. Cost: $12/person if reserved by 9/19, $15/person after. - Friday, September 28 7:00pm
Guest Scholar Dr. Alvin Rosenfeld: Dr. Rosenfeld, a professor of English and Jewish Studies at Indiana University, will deliver a talk on "Antisemitism in Today's America" during Seudah Shlishit. - Saturday, September 29 6:15pm
Simchat Torah Hakafot Under the Stars: Festive Simchat Torah dancing on Jonquil Street with street performers, refreshments, and lots of ruach! Fun for all ages, followed by a light dinner. - Monday, October 1 7:30pm
Shorashim Torah Enrichment Program: Join us for our after-school enrichment program for children in grades Pre-K & up. It's like Camp Kibbutz all year long! Join us for 10 Thursday afternoons this Fall. Activities include: Torah study, parsha exploration, activities, and more with our great clergy and staff. - Begins Thursday, October 11 4:00pm-5:30pm
Anafim: A Learning Program: Anafim is a Jewish learning program for 4th & 5th grade non- day school students. Goals also include building and creating community among these students, and engaging them in serious Jewish learning. - Begins Monday, October 15 4:30pm-6:00pm
Sunday, September 16 (Tishrei 7)8:30a Shacharit
10:00a Class with Rabbi Ben Mintz (at his home)
10:30a Kever Avot Memorial Service at Ohev Sholom Cemetery
5:00p Survey Says... OSTNS Program Survey Presentation with Mark Trencher
6:55p Mincha/Maariv
Monday, September 17 (Tishrei 8)6:15a Shacharit
6:55p Mincha/Maariv
Tuesday, September 18: Erev Yom Kippur (Tishrei 9)6:20a Shacharit
3:00p Mincha
6:45p Kol Nidre
6:54p Candle Lighting
Wednesday, September 19: Yom Kippur, Yizkor (Tishrei 10)8:30a Shacharit
11:00a Yizkor
5:15p Mincha
6:30p Neilah
7:52p Fast Ends
Thursday, September 20 (Tishrei 11)6:30a Shacharit
6:55p Mincha/Maariv
Erev Shabbat, September 21 (Tishrei 12)6:30a Shacharit
6:45p Kabbalat Shabbat
6:49p Candle Lighting
Shabbat, September 22: Ha'Azinu (Tishrei 13)9:15a Shacharit, with a Dvar Torah from Dr. Elizabeth Etkin Kramer
10:30a Shabbat Youth Groups
5:25p Daf Yomi
5:55p Chaim Fruchter's Shiur
6:25p Mincha, followed by Seudah Shlishit with a shiur by Rabbi Herzfeld on the halachot of Sukkot
7:48p Havdalah
Sunday, September 23: Erev Sukkot (Tishrei 14)8:30a Shacharit
8:30a BRCA Testing
6:45p Mincha/Maariv, followed by communal dinner
6:45p Candle Lighting
