OHAV SHALOM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Thursday, July 18, 2008
Upcoming Events:
- Yahrzeit Plaque Boards
- Tisha B’Av –August 10
- Annual HHD Blood Drive – September 7
- Ohav Fundraiser
1. Yahrzeit Plaque Boards - Anyone interested in purchasing a new yahrzeit plaque, reserving a new plaque in a specific place on the board [either in alphabetical order or near someone] or just having current plaques grouped in a certain order NEEDS to contact David Levine, Religious Life Chair as soon as possible to insure that the new board is organized properly.
2. When the month of Av enters, we decrease our joy, observance of Tisha B'Av
You are invited to join us for the observance of Tisha B'Av, the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av. During this day of mourning, fasting and reflection, we remember the two holy temples of Jerusalem that were destroyed on this date. We also commemorate other tragedies that have befallen our people.
SATURDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 9 AT 8:48 PM: Evening service to end Shabbat and begin the holiday. We will read Eicha (The biblical book of Lamentations). Non leather shoes are worn, and we worship in a somber atmosphere. You are welcome to bring flashlights with you for the service which is held in dimmed light.
THERE WILL BE A FULL SHABBAT THIRD MEAL (SEUDAH SHLEESHEET) FOR THOSE ATTENDING THE AFTERNOON SERVICE WHICH BEGINS THAT DAY AT 7:00 PM. THIS WILL ALLOW US TO PREPARE PROPERLY FOR THE TISHA B'AV FAST.
SUNDAY MORNING, AUGUST 10 AT 8:30 AM (PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE.) Morning service with the reading of Kinot (traditional songs of sadness for Tisha B'Av). Tefillin and Tallit are not worn this morning. (Continue to wear non leather shoes and to fast through the rest of the day.)
SUNDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 10 AT 7:30 PM: Afternoon service, Torah study, and ending of the Tisha b'Av fast. Tefillin and Tallit are worn in the afternoon.
3. Ohav Shalom High Holiday Blood Drive Donor Recruitment
Remember giving blood is giving the gift of life. During the High Holidays we reflect upon our own lives. So perform a mitzvah if you can and donate blood on September 7, 2008.
Early appointment times are the most popular, check your calendar and act now to lock in a time that is the most convenient for you.
Blood Drive Particulars
When: Sunday, September 7, 2008
Where: Large Social Hall, Ohav Shalom, 113 New Krumkill Rd., Albany, NY 12208.
Eligibility: Please do not give blood after July 13, 2008.
Appointments: Starting at 8:00 am, in 15 minute intervals until 11:30 am.
For an appointment contact: Nathan Erlbaum email:(nerlbaum@bigfoot.com) Tele:(518) 489-6720
4. Ohav goes to Broadway! Support Ohav Shalom anytime you see a show. Just go to www.givenik.com and buy a regularly priced ticket with 5% of ticket sales going directly to Ohav. Don’t forget to mark Ohav as your charity of choice and enjoy the show!
