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Archive: November 2021

Return to Shul for Worship Shabbat, November 6 – Bar Mitzvah of Gideon Rosenthal

Posted on November 6, 2021

November 6, 2021 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am – Please note the following special information for Shabbat, 11/6:     Mazal tov to Gideon Rosenthal and his family, who will celebrate Gideon’s becoming a Bar Mitzvah this Shabbat, November 6.    We are expecting a larger Shabbat crowd than usual. In order to assist us with planning and creating a safe environment for our community, […]

Chanukah Art & Craft Fair

Posted on November 6, 2021

November 6, 2021 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm –  Chanukah Art and Craft Fair Nov. 6 ~ 10AM to 3PM Vendors from near and far will offer handmade treasures including candles, jewelry, clothing, ceramics, quilted and painted items, wood crafts and more!  Pick up a unique gift for someone special or treat yourself.  Join the fun as a shopper or as a vendor. Vendor […]

Afghani Refugees Assistance ZOOM Meetings 11/11

Posted on November 11, 2021

November 11, 2021 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – A Note from Rabbi Ornstein  10/29/21   Dear Ohav Family:   As we move forward with our work on behalf of Afghani and other refugees moving to our area, I want to thank all of you who were at our meeting last Thursday, as well as all of you who reached out to express interest in this project. Many thanks, […]

Return to Shul for Worship Shabbat, November 13 – Bat Mitzvah of Hailey Altschule

Posted on November 13, 2021

November 13, 2021 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am – Please note the following special information for Shabbat, 11/13:     Mazal tov to Hailey Altschule and her family, who will celebrate Hailey’s becoming a Bat Mitzvah this Shabbat, November 13.    We are expecting a larger Shabbat crowd than usual. In order to assist us with planning and creating a safe environment for our community, […]

Chanukah Greet, Give & Get ~ Nov. 21 from 11am -1pm

Posted on November 21, 2021

November 21, 2021 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm –

Wed. March 20th 6PM!! As we recount the gaudy, bawdy story of Shushan’s villains and heroes, come dressed in your gaudiest, flashiest costume of royalty, celebrity or general tomfoolery, and plan to add some bling to it with the help of EEEMA’S Beads and Sharona Wachs. 

Return to Shul for Worship Shabbat, November 27

Posted on November 27, 2021

November 27, 2021 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am – Please note the following special information for Shabbat, 11/27:     Shalom, We hope that this finds all of our families doing well, staying safe and healthy, and taking care of our spiritual and physical well-being. Our dedicated leadership team continues to work diligently on our goal of making in-person services and events as safe as possible. […]

Ohav Shalom and Temple Israel Community Candle lighting Dec. 1

Posted on December 1, 2021

December 1, 2021 @ 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm –

Wed. March 20th 6PM!! As we recount the gaudy, bawdy story of Shushan’s villains and heroes, come dressed in your gaudiest, flashiest costume of royalty, celebrity or general tomfoolery, and plan to add some bling to it with the help of EEEMA’S Beads and Sharona Wachs. 

Return to Shul for Worship Shabbat, December 4

Posted on December 4, 2021

December 4, 2021 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am – Please note the following special information for Shabbat, 12/4:     For ALL indoor food functions: ·        We will continue to request that people rsvp for services. This step is so important for planning and preparation purposes. ·        When weather permits, we move Shabbat Kiddush or event programming outside using our pop up tents for shade and utilize our […]

Lights & Latkes at Ohav Dec. 4

Posted on December 4, 2021

December 4, 2021 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm –

Wed. March 20th 6PM!! As we recount the gaudy, bawdy story of Shushan’s villains and heroes, come dressed in your gaudiest, flashiest costume of royalty, celebrity or general tomfoolery, and plan to add some bling to it with the help of EEEMA’S Beads and Sharona Wachs. 

Pandemic B’nai Mitzvot …Let’s Celebrate!

Posted on December 11, 2021

December 11, 2021 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am – Service Participation Options Be called for an Aliyah Read from the Torah (the Torah readings are very short) Chant the Haftarah Open or close the ark Carry the Torah Brief dvar Torah or Torah portion introduction (With Rabbi Dan’s help). Registration Below!!   Loading…