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.
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
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Click here for Shabbat Aliya list
February 22nd, 2010 by MLMaslia
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.
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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
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
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Click here for the List of Aliyot
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).
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
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
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
