The OJC Office is closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29

News You Need to Know

Beginning Thursday, November 28, 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.

CLICK HERE

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, November 28 -

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

NO TEXT & CONTEXT


Friday, November 29

CANDLE LIGHTING TIME 4:10 PM

4:15 PM Kabbalat Shabbat *Note special time

Topic: Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv

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


Saturday, November 30

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 2

4:30 PM

Topic: ojcCares4U Caregivers Network for sharing and support

Teacher: Miriam Suchoff

Email ojcCares4U@gmail.com for Zoom info


Thursday, December 5

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

Topic: Text and Context

Teacher: Rabbi Scheff

VOLUNTEER TO READ TORAH/HAFTARAH ON SHABBAT & HOLIDAYS

A THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN MITZVAH DAY

We sincerely thank you for your time, energy, and effort. Because of your volunteerism and generosity, we made a real difference in our community and beyond. We’re grateful for your support and thank you for making Mitzvah Day 2024 such a success!


With heartfelt appreciation,

Jessica & Tammi

SISTERHOOD

RSVP HERE

CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM

RSVP HERE
CHECK OUT IMANI'S SAFEHOUSE WEBSITE HERE

HAZAK

Enjoy the music of the 50’s and 60’s performed by The Wildcats followed by desserts and discussion


Wednesday, December 11, 12:45 PM



RSVP: By December 5.

Click here to rsvp/pay online or mail a check made out to Orangetown Jewish Center, with “Hazak" on the subject line.


QUESTIONS: Email Gail Sanders or call 845-304-0730

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)

YOUTH

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.

JOIN RABBI HERSH IN ISRAEL TO VOLUNTEER

CLICK HERE FOR A TENTATIVE ITINERARY & REGISTRATION

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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