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Scholar-in-Residence

March 2nd, 2010 by mgersten

Happening this FRIDAY-SUNDAY

OVS welcomes renowned Rabbi Dr. Marc Angel as our Shabbat Scholar-in-Residence from March 12-14. Rabbi Dr. Angel is founder and director of the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals and Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Sherith Israel, the historic Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue in New York City.

Rabbi Dr. Angel will be with us for a special Kabalat Shabbat (Friday evening) dinner, a lecture during Shabbat morning services, and on Sunday, he will discuss and sign personal copies of his new novel, “The Search Committee”.
For details about Rabbi Angel and his upcoming visit, Click Here.

Pershat Tetzaveh – Shabbat Zachor – Hag Purim Sameach!

February 26th, 2010 by MLMaslia

*** Shabbat Shalom to one and all ***

**** Shabbat Zachor 5770 – Hag Purim Sameach *****

Read our Shabbat Bulletin and the list of Congregants who will be called up to the Torah (Aliya) for this Shabbat.

Shabbat Tetzaveh 5770:
13-19 Adar 5770; 27 Feb – 5 Mar 2010



Perasha: Exodus 27:20-30:10, Pentateuch, p. 339
Maftir: Deuteronomy 25:17-19, Pentateuch, p. 856
Haftara: I Samuel 15:2-34, Pentateuch, p. 995


Click here for Shabbat Bulletin

Click here for Shabbat Aliya list


OVS Sisterhood – 42nd Donor Brunch

February 22nd, 2010 by MLMaslia

A great evening was had by all who attended the OVS Sisterhood’s 42nd Donor Brunch. Hugh Berger was honored by the Sisterhood. Attendees were treated with entertainment and a fashion show with Fashions from Wedding Angels Boutique, Roswell, GA, and Savvi Formalwear, Lenox Square.

It’s PurimPalooza at OVS

February 19th, 2010 by MLMaslia


Join us for this most fun-filled and joyous evening of activities as we celebrate with Queen Esther and Mordechai at the annual Purim celebration at Congregation Or VeShalom. Click for Google Map

Bring the entire family and particpate in the following activities, beginning at 7:25 p.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2010:

Havdalah and Megillah reading
Dine royally on a festive Persian dinner
Enjoy the outrageous antics of the Seed & Feed Marching Abominable Band
Enter the Purim Raffle
Compete for the Best Costume Award

Down load the flyer for full information, times, and pricing.
Click Here for Information

Member News

February 7th, 2010 by MLMaslia


Condolences To:

The family of Esther Amato Menashe Maslia (z”l) on her passing on Saturday, February 6, 2010. She is survived by her children Lucy & Albert D. Maslia, Beulah & Kenneth Poteot, Isabelle & Albert M. Maslia, Regina & Jerry Krochmal, and Henry Maslia; also 17 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was the sister of Violette Levy and the late Marie Lereah, Rachel A. Franco, Nace Amato, Yitshak Amato and Victor B. Amato.

Funeral services will be held graveside at Greenwood Cemetery on Sunday, February 7 at 1:30 p.m.
Google Map for Greenwood Cemetery

Shiva services will be held at Congregation Or VeShalom
Google Map for Congregation Or VeShalom

as follows:

Sunday, February 7, 5:30 p.m.
Monday, February 8, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 9, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Feburary 10, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 11, 6:30 p.m.

May the family be consoled among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem

Shabbat Yitro 5770 – Bar Mitzvah of Jared Ladden

February 5th, 2010 by mgersten


*** Shabbat Shalom to one and all ***
Read our Shabbat Bulletin and the list of Congregants who will be called up to the Torah (Aliya) for this Shabbat.


*** Mazal Tov to Jared Ladden on his Bar Mitzvah ***



Shabbat Yitro
21-27 Shevat 5770; 5-11 February 2010

Perasha: Exodus 18:1-20:23, Pentateuch, p. 288
Haftara: Isaiah 6:1-7:6, 9:5-6, Pentateuch, p. 302


Click here for Shabbat Bulletin

Click here for the List of Aliyot


Programming Committee Meets

February 4th, 2010 by MLMaslia


The OVS Programming Committee met on Wednesday, February 3, to review programming activities during December and January, and discuss upcoming programming and ideas for February, March, and April.

Shown in the photograph (top center, counter clockwise) are: Ann Snyder Benator (Committee co-chair), Nancy Galanti (College Outreach Chair), Shelley Cooper (VP, Membership), Clare Habif (Sisterhood President), Michael Gindi (Religious Committee Chair), Simone Akbashev, Beth Arogeti, and Mitchell Gersten (Director, Member Programs).

Member News

February 2nd, 2010 by MLMaslia


Condolences To:

The family of Sandy Diamond (z”l). Sandy is survived by her loving Walter and by her children Debbi and Bruce Benator, Laurie and Bruce Diamond, and Ellen Diamond, and their families. She was the sister of Dale and Murray Skala and Michael Rabinowitz.

Funeral services will be held graveside on Wednesday, February 3 at 3:00 p.m., at Arlington Cemetery.
Click for Google Map to Arlington Cemetery

The family will sit Shiva at the home of Debbi and Bruce Benator, 110 Treadwick Drive, Atlanta, GA 30350. Services will be held as follows:

Wednesday February 3 and Thursday February 4 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday February 7 and Monday Februray 8 at 7:00 p.m.

May the family be consoled among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem

Perashat Beshalach – Shabbat Shira & Tu B’Shevat 5770

January 29th, 2010 by MLMaslia

*** Shabbat Shalom to one and all ***

**** Tu B’Shevat 5770 – The New Year for Trees *****

Read our Shabbat Bulletin and the list of Congregants who will be called up to the Torah (Aliya) for this Shabbat.

Shabbat Beshalach:
13-19 Shevat 5769; 7-13 Feb 2009


Perasha: Exodus 13:17-17:16, Pentateuch, p. 265-281
Haftara: Judges 4:4-5:31, Pentateuch, p. 283-287


Click here for Shabbat Bulletin

Click here for Shabbat Aliya list


OVS Chai-Lites: Jan-Feb 2010

January 27th, 2010 by MLMaslia

The January-February 2010 issue of the OVS Chai-Lites is now available. Read the messages from our Rabbi, Hayyim Kassorla, President Michael Chimberoff, Sisterhood President Clare Habif, and Director of Member Programs, Mitchell Gersten. Stay informed about information, programs, and news of OVS members and friends. Click here to get your copy