CELEBRATE THE GIVING OF THE TORAH
WITH CONGREGATION OHAV SHALOM
ON SHAVUOT
While every Shavuot provides the opportunity to celebrate the giving of Torah at Mt. Sinai, this year's Shavuot commemoration at Congregation Ohav Shalom will hold special significance because the congregation has commissioned a new sefer Torah from Rabbi Gustavo Surazski, a Conservative rabbi and sofer (Torah scribe) from Ashkelon, Israel. "This Shavuot will be especially meaningful for all of us as we move forward with the writing of our new scroll," said Rabbi Rena Kieval. Rabbi Surazski will return in early November to scribe the final words of Torah and bind the parchments together. A special celebration the weekend of November 2-4 will mark this important milestone in Ohav Shalom's 100 year history.
Saturday Afternoon, May 26:
7:45 PM--Mincha (Shabbat Afternoon Service) followed by Seudah shleesheet. (Third meal for Shabbat). PLEASE RSVP IN THE OFFICE BY MONDAY, MAY 20, TO LET US KNOW IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING SEUDAH SHLEESHEET. OR, PLEASE CONTACT NANCY.
9:00 PM--Maariv (Evening Service) for the end of Shabbat and the beginning of Shavuot.
Please join us after Maariv for
TEN ON TEN: LATE NIGHT TORAH DISCUSSION ABOUT THE TEN COMMANDMENTS BY TEN PRESENTERS
In honor and remembrance of the giving of the Ten Commandments on Shavuot.
Sunday Morning, May 27:
9:00 AM--Shacharit (Holiday Morning Service) with the chanting of the Ten Commandments at the Torah service.
11 AM--Children's Shavuot Celebration, especially for children in grades K-3.
Everyone will join together at approximately 11:30 AM for our "Mount Sinai-ce Cream" learning/activity and kiddush in honor of the holiday and in keeping with the tradition of eating dairy on Shavuot.
Monday Morning, May 28:
9:00 AM--Shacharit with the chanting of the Book of Ruth and the recitation of Yizkor (approximately 10:30 AM)
ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US FOR SHAVUOT!
For more information, please contact the office at 489-5094
Congregational Committee Reports
To view the committee reports presented at the most recent congregational meeting please see the Forms and Resources page.
Tour Israel with Rabbi Dan
Rabbi Dan and Congregation Ohav Shalom will be embarking on a memorable tour of Israel! February 15-26 2012. Places for this trip are already filled, but plan to join Rabbi Dan on the next Ohav trip to Israel in 2014.
More info and registration.
See the programs offered this year in our NEW 2011-2012 Program Brochure!
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Morning Minyan
Please help us ensure a minyan every day by attending - once a week, or even less often, if you are able. The minyan community is a warm, friendly group of people, some with great familiarity with the prayers, and others who are new to the experience. Minyan is a wonderful way to start the day. The service is followed by coffee and breakfast, either at Ohav or elsewhere. Fulfilling the mitzvah of enabling someone to say kaddish, of engaging in daily prayer and of strengthening our sacred community.
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