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October 11, 2018
2 Cheshvan 5779 |
Parashat Noach
Candle lighting 6:15 pm
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This Shabbat at Ohr Kodesh
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Kabbalat Shabbat
- 6:00 PM
in the Salzberg Family Library.
We will join together with Friday Night Lights.
PLEASE NOTE: The weekly
Kabbalat Shabbat &
Arvit service will be at 6:00 PM
(and not at 6:10 PM as previously advertised).
6:00 PM in the Cohen Chapel followed by dinner in the Kaye Social Hall
This program is geared toward families with students in grades K-7. Join the Ohr Kodesh clergy and staff for a Leil Shabbat service with student participation followed by a community dinner. Reservations are now closed. Questions? Email Cantor Hinda Labovitz at cantorlabovitz@ohrkodesh.org.
USY Friday Night Lights - Jewish Mysticism,
6:00-9:00 PM at Ohr Kodesh
While the teens are studying about Jewish Mysticism, parents will learn what OKUSY and Seaboard USY are all about. Friday Night Lights will start with teen-led services in the Salzberg Family Library followed by a meat dinner and learning sessions. Reservations are now closed. Questions? Contact Bonnie Prissman, USY advisor, at
bprissman@ohrkodesh.org.
Shabbat
Morning - 8:45 AM
Shacharit and Musaf will be led by Cantor Hinda Labovitz.
Mini-Minyan
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10:30 to 11:30 AM in Room 5. Led by Raviv Brooks.
Storytime for Families with Young Children
After the
Haftarah
in Room 7.
There will be babysitting beginning at 9:30 am
Kiddush
Kiddush
will be jointly enhanced by Yoni and Marjie Levine in honor of their 10th wedding anniversary, and by Dianne Levine in honor of her 75th birthday.
Jews for Exegesis - will meet during the Kiddush at a table in the corner of the Social Hall.
None of Rashbam's commentary on parashat Noah is extant; we will study his commentary on the Akeida story, Genesis 22.
Minchah - 6:10 PM
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This Coming Week at Ohr Kodesh
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Tomorrow, Friday, October 12, 9:30-11:00 AM
K'tanim is a playgroup for parents and their pre-ECC aged babies and young toddlers, up to 2 years of age. Snacks will be provided. To RSVP or ask questions, contact Sara Chapper (Sara.chapper@gmail.com) or Peggy Sachs (mburns.peggy@gmail.com), co-chairs.
Ongoing Classes This Coming Week
Sunday, 8:00 AM - Talmud Class, Tractate M'gilah with Rabbi Fishman
Tuesday, 12:15 PM - Tuesdays with Lyle in DC
Tuesday, 8:30 PM - Talmud class, Tractate Shabbat with Richard Friedman
Wednesday, 10:00 AM - Twenty Key Jewish Concepts with Rabbi Fishman
Wednesday, 12:30 PM - Biblical Hebrew with Rabbi Fishman
Wednesday, 1:45 PM - Conversational Hebrew with Hagar Netser
The Short Stories of Agnon -
The Menorah
Sunday, October 14, 10:00-11:30 AM
Discussion leader: Bob Gerwin (bbgerwin@gmail.com or 301-728-7260)
We will start with the story The Menorah that is included in Agnon's masterpiece A City in Its Fullness. This is a marvelous story about the town in which Agnon grew up. Copies of the story are on the table outside the sanctuary. Read more here.
Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan Program - Exploring Mussar
Sunday, October 14, 8:00 PM
Led by Rabbi Aderet Drucker at the home of Debby Rosenman
Together we will explore Mussar, a Jewish spiritual practice that provides guidelines for living a meaningful and ethical life. In particular, we will examine Mussar's connections with mindfulness, and identify new approaches to listening to our inner voice and to applying Mussar and mindfulness to our everyday lives. Everyone is welcome to attend. Click here to RSVP. For more information contact Katherine Ralston at katherine.ralston.slott@gmail.com or 240-367-3349.
OKC Board Meeting
Wednesday, October,17, 7:30 PM in the Salzberg Family Library
Everyone is welcome.
Meanwhile, in Israel - Israeli News Talk with Hagar
Wednesday, October 17, 8:30 PM in the Youth Lounge
After seven years of controversy, the Israeli Knesset passed the Nation State Basic Law. Was that in fact, as Prime Minister Netanyahu put it, "a defining moment in the history of Zionism", or was it a step towards an apartheid state? Join me for a discussion about Israel as a Jewish and democratic state. We will read the bill, compare Israeli and American coverage of the topic and have a conversation about the future of the conflict. Contact Hagar at hnetser@ohrkodesh.org with any questions.
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Next Shabbat, October 20
We will celebrate Gavriel Olson becoming a bar mitzvah.
Mini-Minyan
(Gr. K-2) - 10:30 to 11:30 AM in Room 5. Led by Raviv Brooks.
Kehilat Tefilah -
A Youth-Led Shabbat service for children in Gr. 3-7.
10:30-11:30 AM in Room 2; Led by Shabbat Crew teens and service leader, Leah Miller.
Torah Tots
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Families with Children up to 5 years of Age
10:30-11:30 AM in the Salzberg Family Library. Led by Rachel Lang.
There will be babysitting beginning at 9:30 am.
Minchah - 6:00 PM -
We will celebrate Noah Sher becoming a bar mitzvah.
A Holocaust Survivor's Story
Sunday, October 21, 11:00 AM
Manny Mandel and Terry Fred Horowitz will discuss Terry Horowitz's book about Manny Mandel titled
Imi: A Lifetime in the Days of the Family Mandel. The discussion will be about the Jewish experience in Hungary during the last days of WWII. You do not have to read the book prior to attending. The book will be available for purchase and personal inscription at the meeting. The program is co-sponsored by the Book Club and the Mentsch Club.
Click here to read the details. Please contact Book Club Coordinator Barry Cantor to let him know if you are coming and for further information at 301-933-3776 or
barcando@gmail.com.
Oslo Is Dead, Long Live Oslo - Commemorating Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin
Sunday, October 21, 7:00 PM in the Cohen Chapel
The 25th anniversary of the Oslo Accords is a good opportunity to rethink the possibility of peace in the Middle East. A new documentary titled
The Oslo Diaries deals with the secret negotiations that led to Rabin and Arafat's historic handshake at the White House, but also to the assassination that changed Israel forever. Following the screening, Dr. Michael Koplow, Policy Director of Israel Policy Forum, will talk about the effects of this significant period of Israel's history.
Ohr Kodesh Members on Shark Tank - Sunday, October 21, 9:00 PM
Soupergirl is the first kosher, vegan food purveyor with OKC roots.
Tune in to ABC at 9:00 PM on Sunday, October 21 and watch Soupergirl (Sara Polon - Ohr Kodesh alum) and Soupermom (Marilyn Polon -
Ohr Kodesh Member
) on Shark Tank!
USY Vine Lounge Night
Tuesday, October 23, 7:00-8:30 PM
Cost: $5 - Members / $7 - Non Members
RSVP by Sun., Oct. 21 at http://bit.ly/October23LoungeNight. Cost: $5/Members; $7/ Non-Members
Adult Education: Approaching the End of Life. Part 1
Second class of three-part Program, Wednesday, Oct. 24, and Tuesday, Oct. 30, 7:30-9:00 PM
Presented by Linda Kuzmack PhD, MSW (lkuzmack@gmail.com, 301-785-2862), Robert Gerwin MD (bbgerwin@gmail.com or 301-728-7260), Mickey Feinberg PhD (mmfeinberg@verizon.net or 301-633-4212. We will discuss the sensitive issues of dealing with terminal illness and the approach of death. We'll start with a Jewish text to frame the problem, and then learn from each of our own experiences and from Dr. Kuzmack's deep experience as a counselor dealing with end-of-life issues, from Dr. Gerwin's long experience in dealing with chronic pain and terminal neurological illness, and with their experience working in the Chevra Kaddisha movement. Mickey Feinberg PhD, will discuss Helping Children Cope With Death based upon her many years of research and experience in the field of Early Childhood Education. These issues affect us all and all are invited to attend. Click here for more information. Everyone is welcome.
An Intro to Mah Jongg
Sunday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Nov. 4, 7:00-9:30 PM at Ohr Kodesh
We will be using the 2018 National Mah Jongg League, Inc. card. The card can be purchased through the National Mah Jongg League website,
www.nationalmahjonggleague.org, or through Amazon. In order to ensure that we have sufficient tables and coaches, please RSVP to Jan Feldman at
jfeldman8038@gmail.com.
Sacred Balance, OKC's First Women's Shabbat Retreat
February 1-3, 2019
at the Capital Camps Retreat Center
The weekend's events will help guide us as we explore our spirituality and ourselves through reflection and sharing. We will build friendships while deepening the connections among the OKC female community while we relax, sing, pray, discuss and enjoy our time together. We will reflect on all of the different roles we play as women, and take time to explore creating a
sacred balance
within our lives. Click
here
to register.
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Rabbi Fishman's & Rabbi Rosenberg's Rosh Hashanah Sermons & President Barbara Libbin's Speech
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Here are links to the Rosh Hashanah Sermons:
Rabbi Micha'el Rosenberg's sermon:
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We Want Your Feedback on the High Holiday Season at Ohr Kodesh
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We are looking for your feedback on the High Holiday season at Ohr Kodesh. Please email your thoughts to Diana Savit dms@savitlaw.com and David Narrow DMNarrowEsq@gmail.com, co-chairs of the RAC.
Thank you.
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Would you like to be a Substitute Educator in the ECC?
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OKECC is looking for dependable, caring, trustworthy, reliable, helpful, patient, warm, positive, energetic and friendly SUBSTITUTES. Recommendations from the community are highly regarded, and often bring in the most successful candidates! OKC members age 18 or older and OKECC parents or caregivers are all welcomed substitutes.
If you or someone you know would be interested in learning more about the opportunity to walk a day in the shoes of an OKECC Educator as an OKECC Substitute, contact Joanie Smeltz, Director, at jsmeltz@ohrkodesh.org or 240-450-3488.
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Elsewhere in the Community
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We are so proud of our vibrant Jewish community and want to make you aware of what is going on in our wider neighborhood; however, Ohr Kodesh does not necessarily endorse these programs.
Foundation for Jewish Studies
Click here for upcoming programs.
Washington Jewish Film Festival
Click here for upcoming films.
AU Center for Israel Studies
Click here for upcoming programs.
Camp Yavneh Info Session -
Sunday, October 14, 4:00 PM in Kensington
Camp Yavneh is an overnight camping experience in Northwood, NH. The prospective camper info session will be at the home of Lisa and Salo Zelermyer in Kensington. Sign up
here
to let us know if you can join us. Go to http://www.campyavneh.org/ for more camp info.
There will also be two virtual Camper Info Sessions: Thursday, October 18 at 7 PM and Wednesday, November 13 at 5:30 PM. Sign up
here
for the Virtual Info Session.
Israeli Dancing - New Beginner Class at Ohr Kodesh
10 Week Class Starts October 16
7:00-8:00 pm (Beginners and Instruction); 8:00-10:30 pm (Advanced and Requests)
10 Week Session is $60 / $50 for Students and Ohr Kodesh members. Weekly Rate is $8 / $6
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School Open House
Friday, October 19, 9:00 am
Tour the South Campus (4715 16th St. NW). Tours of the elementary and middle schools at the newly renovated North Campus (6045 16th St. NW) will also be available. Other open houses will take place at 9:00 am on Nov. 9 and Jan. 4. An evening open house will take place on Dec. 5 at 7:00 pm. RSVP at
www.miltongottesman.org/open-house-registration.
Hebrew Story Hour and Day of Impact at Milton
Sunday, October 21, 10:00 AM
Our Hebrew teachers will read and act out a chesed themed Hebrew story and facilitate a community project at our South Campus (4715 16th St. NW). This event is free, but you must register at
www.miltongottesman.org/hebrew-story-hour.
Maryland 6th Congressional District General Election Debate
Tuesday, October 23, 7:00- 9:00 PM at Shaare Torah, 1409 Main Street, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Each of the four candidates will discuss and debate important issues that affect our Maryland Jewish community. The following candidates will be in attendance: Kevin Caldwell, Amie Hoeber, George Gluck, and David Trone. For more information contact Meredith R. Weisel, Esq. at 301-770-0881. Co-sponsored by Ohr Kodesh Congregation. Registration required. Click
here to register.
Camp Ramah Sports & Arts Clinic
Sunday, October 28, 12:30-2:30 PM
All children in grades 2-6 are invited to come join the staff of Camp Ramah in New England for a special sports and arts clinic at CESJDS Lower School
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hoose to participate in a flag football clinic or a creative arts and crafts project, all run by Camp Ramah specialized staff-members. A kosher pizza lunch will be served.
This clinic is free and open to everyone. RSVP by
October 22
to Lori Fish Bard at
lorib@campramahne.org
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Capital Camps Summer and Year-Round Programs
Registration is now open for summer 2019 and our year-round family camp programs! Celebrate the end of Chanukkah at Father-Son Family Camp (December 7-9) or welcome in 2019 at New Years Family Camp (December 30-January 1). Camp tours are available for prospective summer campers. Click here to learn more.
USY Summer Programs
Read about USY Summer Programs here. Early bird registration ends October 31. Register here.
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It is with sadness that we inform you of two recent deaths in our community:
Samuel Dratch, z'l, son of David Dratch and Patricia Eanet on October 7. The funeral will take place at Ohr Kodesh on Sunday, October 14, at 11:30 am. Burial will follow at King David Memorial Gardens. Shivah information is pending.
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Joyce Dubin Hinkes, z'l, wife of Eric Hinkes, sister of Adina (Max) Barkinskiy, daughter-in-law of Eileen Hinkes, and devoted aunt of Miriam and Zev Barkinskiy, early this morning, October 11. There will be a graveside funeral and burial at Judean Memorial Gardens on Sunday, October 14, at 3:30 pm. Shivah information is pending.
May God comfort all who mourn for Sam Dratch and for Joyce Dubin Hinkes and may their memories always be for a blessing.
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Ohr Kodesh extends get well wishes to: Miriam Bobrow, Willie Bobrow, Selma Eisenstadt, Arnie Kuzmack, Saradona Lefkowitz, Katie Loewy, Adam Pilarski, Leo Rennert, Shoshana Urquhart, and Bruce Volat.
Please do not hesitate to contact these individuals. They would be pleased to receive a call, a card, or a visit. If you need contact information for any of the members listed above, please contact Tami Lautman at 240-450-3489. We would also appreciate it if you would make us aware of others who are in need of well wishes and support. If you are able to help a congregant in need of assistance with a meal or a run to the store contact Elisabeth Boas, ekb7@cornell.edu or Joan Levy, joanglevy@gmail.com.
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Ohr Kodesh maintains a daily
minyan in both the morning and evening.
Next week's
minyan times:
Sunday: 8:45 am
Monday-Friday: 6:45 am
Sunday-Thursday: 8:00 pm
Friday: 6:00 pm
Evening and morning
minyanim
are an integral feature of our community. Please make every effort to participate whenever possible, especially on your assigned dates.
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"Mah tovu ohalekha, Ya'akov, mishkenotekha, Yisrael" . . . How lovely are your dwellings, Jacob, your sanctuaries, Israel. During 5779 let us enrich our homes, shul and schools with Jewish learning, living, and loving.
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