A Sephardic Synagogue in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
June 27th, 2008 by MLMaslia
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Shabbat Korach: 25 Sivan-1 Tamuz 5768; 28 June-4 July 2008
Perasha: Numbers 16:1-18:32, Soncino Pentateuch, p. 639-648
Haftara: I Samuel 11:14-12:22, Soncino Pentateuch, p. 649-651
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June 27th, 2008 by MLMaslia
A glance at the upcoming spiritual and social events at Congregation Or VeShalom
Perashat Korach
Numbers 16:1 – 18:32
The rebellious mood continued as Korach, the Levite, together with Dathan, Aviram and On, all Reubenites, were joined by 250 communal leaders in revolt against Moses and Aaron. Korach claimed equal right to the High Priesthood, while the others based their claim to leadership on their descent from Jacob’s first-born, Reuben.
Moses challenged them to appear next day at the sanctuary, carrying censers filled with lighted incense; G-d would show “who are His and who is holy.” Dathan and Aviram refused to comply, angrily declaring that Moses had brought them out of a land flowing with milk and honey merely “to kill us in the wilderness.”. . . Learn more by . . .
… attending Shabbat Services at the Kehila and gain insights into this week’s Perasha from Rabbi Kassorla’s dynamic and attention-grabbing explanations … see below for Religious Services times:
Candle Lighting and Service Times
06/27 Shabbat Candle Lighting: 8:34 p.m.
06/27 Friday Night Services: 6:45 p.m.
06/28 Shacharit: 8:30 a.m.; Talmud Class: 7:20 p.m.; Mincha: 8:05 p.m.; Arvit: 9:05 p.m.; Havdalah: 9:26 p.m.
06/29 Sunday Morning: Shacharit 8:30 a.m.
06/30 Monday Morning: Shacharit 7:30 a.m.
07/03 Thursday Morning: Rosh Hodesh Tamuz - Shacharit: 7:30 a.m.
07/04 Friday Morning: Rosh Hodesh Shacharit Tamuz - Shacarit: 7:30 a.m.
07/04 Special Prayers for Independence Day! OVS Office will be closed
Mark Your Calendars!
Annual OVS Mitzvot Auction
Sunday, September 14, 2008
SISTERHOOD IS COOKING
Every TUESDAY in JULY & AUGUST
Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Kassorla
. . . is on Summer Hiatus. Classes will resume August 6.
June 20th, 2008 by MLMaslia
It’s Birthday-Anniversary Shabbat
Read our Shabbat Bulletin and the list of Congregants who will be called up to the Torah (Aliya) for this Shabbat.
Shabbat Shelach Lekha: 18-24 Sivan 5768; 21-27 June 2008
Perasha: Numbers 13:1-15:41, Soncino Pentateuch, p. 623-634
Haftara: Judges 2:1-24, Soncino Pentateuch, p. 635-637
June 14th, 2008 by MLMaslia
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Shabbat Beha’alotekha: 11-17 Sivan 5768; 14-20 June 2008
Parasha: Numbers 8:1-12:16, Soncino Pentateuch, p. 605-619
Haftara: Zechariah 2:14-4:7, Soncino Pentateuch, p. 620-622
June 14th, 2008 by MLMaslia
A glance at the upcoming spiritual and social events at Congregation Or VeShalom
Perashat Beha’ alotekha
Numbers 8:1 – 12:16
After instructing Aaron how to arrange and light the Menorah in the tabernacle, G-d set out the order of purification and sacrifice necessary before the Levites (in place of the first-born) could embark on their sacred service in the sanctuary.
On the fourteenth day of the first month, a year after leaving Egypt, the Israelites observed the first Passover in the wilderness. Those who were unable to do so at that time could celebrate the second Passover a month later. . . Learn more by . . .
… attending Shabbat Services at the Kehila and gain insights into this week’s Perasha from Rabbi Kassorla’s dynamic and attention-grabbing explanations … see below for Religious Services times:
Candle Lighting and Service Times
06/13 Shabbat Candle Lighting: 7:53 p.m.
06/13 Friday Night Services: 6:45 p.m.
06/14 Shacharit: 8:30 a.m.; Talmud Class: 7:30 p.m.; Mincha: 8:05 p.m.; Arvit: 9:05 p.m.; Havdalah: 9:24 p.m.
06/15 Sunday Morning: Shacharit 8:30 a.m.
06/16 Monday Morning: Shacharit 7:30 a.m.
06/19 Thursday Morning: Shacharit: 7:30 a.m.
06/20 Friday Morning: Shacharit: 7:30 a.m.
Mark Your Calendars!
Annual OVS Mitzvot Auction
Sunday, September 14, 2008
SISTERHOOD IS COOKING
On Tuesdays in June: 17 & 24
Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Kassorla
Every Wednesday at noon in the OVS Library.
June 6th, 2008 by MLMaslia
A glance at the upcoming spiritual and social events at Congregation Or VeShalom
Perashat Naso
Numbers 4:21 – 7:89
When transporting the sanctuary, the Gershonites were entrusted with carrying the curtains and coverings, while the Merarites were to convey (with the aid of wagons) the heavier parts of the tabernacle and its court. To preserve the purity of the camp, lepers, unclean people and those who had come into contact with the dead were precluded from its precincts.
A person who had confessed to wrongfully retaining his neighbor’s property was required to make restitution by adding one-fifth to its original value and by bringing a guilt-offering. If the owner had died and left no heirs, restitution was to be made to the priest.
Learn more by . . .
… attending Shabbat Services at the Kehila and gain insights into this week’s Perasha from Rabbi Kassorla’s dynamic and attention-grabbing explanations … see below for Religious Services times:
Candle Lighting and Service Times
06/06 Shabbat Candle Lighting: 7:53 p.m.
06/06 Friday Night Services: 6:45 p.m.
06/07 Shacharit: 8:30 a.m.; Talmud Class: 7:00 p.m.; Mincha: 7:40 p.m.; Arvit: 8:40 p.m.; Havdalah: 9:00 p.m.
06/08 Sunday Morning: Shacharit 8:30 a.m.
06/08 Tikkun Shavuot - All Night Study - 12:00 Midnight
06/09 Monday Morning: Shacharit: Sunrise Prayers 5:30 a.m.
06/09 Regular Shacharit for Shavuout: 8:30 a.m., Mincha/Arbit: 8:00 p.m.
06/10 Tuesday Morning: Shacharit for Shavuot: 8:30 a.m., Yizkor: 10:30 a.m., Mincha/Arbit: 8:30 p.m., Yom Tov ends: 9:22 p.m.
06/12 Thursday Morning: Shacharit: 7:30 a.m.
06/12 Friday Morning: Shacharit: 7:30 a.m.
Tikkun Shavuot ~ All Night Study
Sunday night, June 8, 12:00 Midnight. Shavuot is the holiday of the giving of the Torah. At OVS, we have a traditipn of staying up all night, studying and praying at sunrise. Classes begin 12:00 midnight on Sunday and will continue until prayers at 5:30 a.m. on Monday.
Women’s Rosh Hodesh Group
Wednesday, June 11 a the home of Judy Bernath.
Mark Your Calendars!
Annual OVS Mitzvot Auction
Sunday, September 14, 2008
June 6th, 2008 by MLMaslia
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Shabbat Naso: 3-9 Sivan 5768; 6-13 June 2008
Parasha: Numbers 4:21-7:89, Soncino Pentateuch, p. 586-601
Haftara: Judges 13:2-25, Soncino Pentateuch, p. 602-604
May 24th, 2008 by MLMaslia
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Shabbat Bechukotai: 19-25 Iyar 5768; 24-30 May 2008
Parasha: Leviticus 26:3-27:34, Soncino Pentateuch, p. 542-550
Haftara: Jeremiah 16:17-14, Soncino Pentateuch, p. 551-553
May 22nd, 2008 by MLMaslia
Thursday evening, May 22, 2008, OVS members participated in celebrating Lag La’Omer, the 33rd day of counting the Omer. Members of all ages had fun dancing, listening to Israeli music, and roasting marsh mellows and potatoes over open fires. Thanks go out to Craig Gilbert and Michael Gindi for organizing this fun-filled event and to our OVS Religious School teachers and guests for providing music and stories about Lag La’Omer.
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May 22nd, 2008 by MLMaslia
The May-June 2008 issue of the OVS Chai-Lites
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