News You Need to Know

Beginning Thursday, December 12, 2024

CARING FOR EACH OTHER

The OJC is a place that cares. We support our community in all ways possible. As it is said, “Kol Yisrael arevim zeh bazeh” (We are all responsible for each other). Do you or does someone you know need help? 

Please let us know.

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WEEKDAY VIRTUAL SERVICES, CLASSES AND PROGRAMS

ARE ON ONE UNIFIED ZOOM LINK.


THE LINK FOR ALL OJC ZOOM SESSIONS

(EXCEPT SHABBAT AND HOLIDAY WEBINARS):


https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5432633920


Password for all programming and services: 109622020

EVENING SERVICES TAKE PLACE EACH WEEK

ON SUNDAYS, MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 PM

AND ON TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT 6:00 PM

Thursday, December 12

11:00 AM (in person and on Zoom!)

Topic: Text and Context

Teacher: Rabbi Scheff


Friday, December 13

CANDLE LIGHTING TIME 4:09 PM

6:00 PM

Topic: Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85727198839


Saturday, December 14

9:30 AM (in person and on Zoom)

Topic: Shabbat Morning Service

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85727198839

10:45 AM Shabbat Time for Children


5:10 PM Havdalah at Home

Monday, December 16

4:30 PM

Topic: ojcCares4U Caregivers Network for sharing and support

Teacher: Miriam Suchoff

Email ojcCares4U@gmail.com for Zoom info


Tuesday, December 17

11:30 AM (in person)

7:00 PM (Zoom ONLY)

Topic: Getting Better at Getting Older

Teacher: Rabbi Scheff


Thursday, December 19

11:00 AM (in person and on Zoom!)

Topic: Text and Context

Teacher: Rabbi Scheff


VOLUNTEER TO READ TORAH/HAFTARAH ON SHABBAT & HOLIDAYS

THIS WEEKEND

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CHECK OUT IMANI'S SAFEHOUSE WEBSITE HERE


Park in the synagogue parking lot (must arrive by 5:30) and walk up to the parade route together. After the parade is done, we will walk back to the OJC for Havdallah and pizza bagels - and then a little while later the Chanukah Float will make a special appearance at the OJC.

OJSalon

"WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE"

Join us for OJSalon, where "women of a certain age" (50+) meet for inspirational conversations, bonding, and a lot of fun! We meet monthly at homes in Rockland and Bergen County.


Our next gathering is on Monday, December 16. Please contact Bryna Schoenbart for more information.


To be added to the OJSalon email list, please contact Nancy Scheff.

ONGOING LEARNING WITH RABBI SCHEFF

Monthly in-person daytime sessions at 11:30 AM; Monthly virtual evening sessions at 7:00 PM


December session:

12/17 at 11:30 AM (in person)

12/17 at 7:00 PM (viz Zoom)


January Session:

1/14 at 11:30 AM (in person)

1/28 at 7:00 PM (viz Zoom)

CHANUKAH

Optional rehearsal will be held at OJC on December 19th following 6 PM minyan. Please contact Amichai with any questions.

SISTERHOOD

ZOOM BOOK CHAT

January's Book Choice

MONDAY, January 6, 2025

10:00 - 11:00 AM 

OPEN TO ALL CONGREGANTS


To JOIN, use the Unified OJC Zoom:

 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5432633920

Password: 109622020


RSVP to Marilyn Hazan

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JOIN RABBI HERSH IN ISRAEL TO VOLUNTEER

OJC Members are invited to join Rabbi Hersh on this mission. The trip is intended for adults. College and high school students are welcome if accompanied by an adult.

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