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Archive: August 2022

Tisha B’av Services: August 6

Posted on August 6, 2022

August 6, 2022 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm – SHABBAT AUGUST 6: Mincha, third meal for Shabbat and Torah study: 7 PM.  TISHA B’AV FAST BEGINS AT 8:10 PM.   Maariv for the end of Shabbat with the chanting of Eikhah, the book of Lamentations: 9 PM.  IN PERSON IN THE OHAV SANCTUARY, WITH LIVESTREAM OPTION.   SUNDAY, AUGUST 7: Morning service for Tisha B’Av: 8:30 AM IN […]

Shabbat Morning Service August 13

Posted on August 13, 2022

August 13, 2022 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am – Join us for Shabbat services this Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 9:30-11:30AM. *  RSVP here. Space is limited, and we need to monitor attendance to keep everyone safe RSVPs Requested by Fri. @ 2pm * General sanctuary seating with additional seating for increased comfort *  Masks required for unvaccinated and optional for others *    […]

Shabbat Morning Service August 20 – Bar Mitzvah of Jordan Baker

Posted on August 20, 2022

August 20, 2022 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am – Join us for Shabbat services this Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 9:30-11:30AM. * We will celebrate Jordan Baker becoming a Bar Mitzvah. We are expecting a larger Shabbat crowd than usual. In order to assist us with planning and creating a safe environment for our community, the Bar Mitzvah family and their guests, it is […]

Farewell Celebration for Sheryl Welton

Posted on August 21, 2022

August 21, 2022 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – A Farewell Celebration honoring Sheryl Welton Join us on Sunday morning, August 21st from 10 AM to NOON as we say a special “Thank you” to Sheryl as she begins a new journey. RSVP by Fri. Aug. 19 below. Contributions towards a gift are certainly welcomed!

Safety & Security Shabbat

Posted on September 10, 2022

September 10, 2022 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am – Ohav’s Safety and Security committee is pleased to announce that Shabbat Ki Tzeitzei on September 10 will be designated “Security Shabbat” for the purpose of going through a sanctuary evacuation drill immediately after services are over. Rabbi Dan will be speaking that morning at Shabbat services on the topic of: “Guard Yourself Diligently”:  The Mitzvah […]

OYC Apple Pie Sale!!

Posted on September 11, 2022

September 11, 2022 – September 18, 2022 @ All Day – The OYC (Ohav Youth Community) is selling Apple Pies!! Enhance your family’s Rosh Hashana dinner with a “homemade pie made by the teens of Ohav Shalom! Been invited to a friend’s house or family member for Rosh Hashana and you’re looking for a desert to share? We’ve got the perfect pie for you! Made fresh […]

Congregational Kosher Family BBQ Sept. 11 12:30-2pm

Posted on September 11, 2022

September 11, 2022 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm – Come on out for the fun, great friends and great food!! Ohav invites you to our  Kosher Family BBQ – Sept. 11, 2022 | 12:30-2:00PM Hamburgers * Hot Dogs * Vegetarian Choices * Salads * Beverages * Desserts * Games and so much more!! Live Music with Bracha Louz!      Members: $5 per person/ $18 family […]

OYC Apple Pie Fundraiser – Sat. 9/17 & Sun. 9/18

Posted on September 18, 2022

September 18, 2022 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm – OYC Apple Pie Fundraiser Sept. 17 &  Sept.18, 2022 Ohav Youth Community invites YOU! Grab your friends and an apron! Join us to peel, slice & assemble pies for our Rosh Hashanah apple pie fundraiser! It’s going to be amazing! Sat. evening (9/17) Prep from 8 PM to 10 PM and Sun. (9/18) 12:30 PM * […]

Kulanu Krew WildPlay at Thacher

Posted on September 18, 2022

September 18, 2022 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Kulanu Krew is planning a WILD time at Thacher Park WildPlay ~ Sept. 18 at 2:30PM Arial Obstacles, Ziplines & More Join in the fun and excitement open to grades K-5 all participants must be a minimum of 3ft. 9in. tall and at least 5 year old. The cost for this adventure is $25 per […]

Sauce in the Sukkah

Posted on October 13, 2022

October 13, 2022 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – RSVP below TODAY!! About our performers: Bracha Louz ( AKA, Lisha DeFino) was raised in a world of music, with many years on the scene as a Jazz vocalist, playing and working with the great world class jazz musician Al DeFino Z’L.  She has played all throughout The NYC and Borsht belt area.    Peter Einhorn is […]