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Archive: February 2021

Kulanu Teens: Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month

Posted on February 6, 2021

February 6, 2021 @ 11:00 am – 12:15 pm – February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month This Shabbat … Let’s talk about how we can make everyone feel welcomed & accepted Saturday, February 6, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon on Zoom Our guest speaker will be Melanie Hecker. Melanie will share and discuss her personal experiences – the obstacles, frustrations […]

Kulanu Teens | Presidents and Leadership

Posted on February 13, 2021

February 13, 2021 @ 11:00 am – 12:15 pm – Join Kulanu Teens this Shabbat for a discussion about Presidents & Leadership: What does it take … Character? Skill? Knowledge? Strength? Saturday, February 13, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon on Zoom Our guest speaker will be Dr. Efrat Levy: Dr. Efrat Levy, a tenured faculty member in Educational Studies at SUNY Empire State College, is […]

Shomrei HaBayit Honorary Committee/Sponsorship Deadline 2/19

Posted on February 19, 2021

February 19, 2021 @ 12:00 am – We hope you will join us for our Shomrei HaBayit volunteer recognition Zoom celebration on Thursday evening, April 29.  Please consider becoming a member of our Honorary Committee and/or a Sponsor of this event. The deadline to have your name listed on the invitation is February 19, 2021. Thank you.  

EXCLUSIVE/VIP for Ohav’s Life & Legacy Society Members! The Spirituality of Laughter: “A Jewish Look At The Holiness of Humor”

Posted on February 21, 2021

February 21, 2021 @ 6:00 pm –

Ohav Shalom cordially invites the members of our Life and Legacy Society to a special VIP evening with Rabbi, Stand-up Comic, Author, Bob Alper! Join us on ZOOM on Sunday the 21st at 6PM for : The Spirituality of Laughter:

Comedy Hour – ZOOM with Rabbi, Stand-up Comic and Author, Bob Alper Sun. 2/21 @ 7:15PM

Posted on February 21, 2021

February 21, 2021 @ 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm – Life Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This: The Holiness of Little Daily Dramas. Rabbi Alper will tell stories from his book which the Detroit Free Press called ‘a volume of spiritual gems’ in a four-star review. The Miami Bureau of Jewish Education developed a study guide for this book, and uses it in family life […]

OYC Purim Celebration with MopCo

Posted on February 24, 2021

February 24, 2021 @ 6:45 pm – 8:15 pm – For Youth Community members in 6th-12th grade A Purim party like no other – in a year like no other! Grab a noisemaker, disguise yourself with a costume (or a Zoom filter), and join us for unpredictable, improvisational, Purim fun with MopCo! You will receive the Zoom meeting information after you click ‘submit’ below. Make […]

Mini Musical Megillah Reading

Posted on February 25, 2021

February 25, 2021 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Mini Musical Megillah Reading Thursday, February 25th ~ 5:30-6:30PM Bring graggers and wear your silliest hat as we gather on Zoom to tell the story of  Purim (abbreviated), hear snippets of the Book of Esther, and sing Purim  songs with Bracha Louz. Join us on ZOOM here

PURIM ON (OFF) BROADWAY at JTS

Posted on February 25, 2021

February 25, 2021 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Purim on (Off) Broadway at JTS Thursday, February 25th 6:30PM – 8:30PM  All are invited to share a complete reading of the Megillah of Esther, livestreamed from the Jewish Theological Seminary Block/Kolker Center for Spiritual Arts – New York, NY.  Virtual Maariv, full Megillah reading with integrated shpiel of adult humor. Broadway song parodies, commentary on the Megillah, and humor intended to be edgy […]

Shabbat in the Sanctuary | February 27, 2021 ~ NOTE new start time is 9:30am

Posted on February 27, 2021

February 27, 2021 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am – Congregation Ohav Shalom will hold indoor, abridged Shabbat morning service on Saturday, February 27 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. A limited number of individuals will be able to join with Rabbi Dan in the sanctuary, and the service will also be streamed live for those who are not able to attend in person. In […]

KULANU TEENS | Masks, Not only on Purim: Today & Everyday

Posted on February 27, 2021

February 27, 2021 @ 11:00 am – 12:15 pm – Join Kulanu Teens this Shabbat for a discussion about … Masks, Not only on Purim: Today & Everyday. Saturday, February 27, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon on Zoom The Different Masks We Wear in Our Lives: How it can be complicated, how to stay true to ourselves, and how to nourish the person […]