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

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Shabbat Balak 5770:
14-20 Tamuz 5770; 26 June -2 July 2010

Perasha: Numbers 22:2-25:9, Pentateuch, p. 669
Haftara: Micah 5:6-6:8, Pentateuch, p. 682

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In commemoration of Yom HaShoah, Congregation Or VeShalom and the Breman Jewish Heritage & Holocaust Museum cordially invite you to attend a special screening of “May Your Memory Be Love”, the true story of Greek Holocaust survivor Ovadia Baruch

A candlelighting service in memory of the victims of the Holocaust will follow.

Where: Congregation Or VeShalom Click Here for a Google Map
When: Thursday, April 8 at 7:30 P.M.
RSVP: Yes, by April 7

No charge, donations are appreciated!

Please join us for a short Talmud class beginning at 6:30pm this Shabbat, 27 March 2010. We will be learning from Masechet (Tractate) Sanhedrin. Look out for more upcoming classes during the long summer Shabbatot ahead!

Shabbat Shalom!

OVS is proud to present Images of a Lost World: Pictures and stories of Balkan Sephardic life from the Centropa.org interviews.

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Opening Reception and Exhibit Preview Sunday, March 21, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. RSVP by March 18 to 404-633-1737 or office@orveshalom.org. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.

Exhibit will remain on display through Wednesday, March 31.

Public viewing hours:
Monday, March 22 – Thursday, March 25 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday, March 26 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Monday, March 29 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

The exhibit may also be viewed by those attending Shabbat and Passover services between March 22 and March 31.

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

**** Welcome Rabbi Dr. Marc Angel ****

**** OVS Scholar-in-Residence ****

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

Shabbat Vayakhel-Pkeudei 5770:
27 Adar – 4 Nissan 5770; 13-19 March 2010

Perasha: Exodus 35:1-40:38, Pentateuch, p. 373
Maftir: Exodous 12:1-20, Pentateuch, p. 253
Haftara: Ezekiel 45:16-46:18, Pentateuch, p. 1001

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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.

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.

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

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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).

The Imperative to Give Back

Judaism often focuses on the imperative to be involved in our communities – and make a difference. Throughout its history, Jews have acted upon this moral imperative to assist those in need.

As a community, we are encouraged to pursue social justice causes and help those less fortunate than ourselves – and offer a platform to voice the needs and concerns of the downtrodden or vulnerable.

Years ago, OVS began an initiative called “OVS Serves” which invited our members to serve the community-at-large. In that spirit, we plan to offer some volunteer opportunities throughout the year that will enable us to join together as a group and reach out to various organizations and communities – both Jewish and non-Jewish – that really require an extra hand in these challenging times.

While we all have busy lives, I encourage you to devote some of your time and energy to these programs, even if you have just a limited amount of time to spare. Just a few weeks ago, Congregation Or VeShalom was named 1st runner up among all Atlanta-area synagogues in terms of the number of volunteers represented at this year’s Atlanta Jewish Federation Phone-a-thon. Please consider offering some time next week, on Thursday, November 19, when we will visit the nearby Brighton Gardens Home to offer Thanksgiving smiles to seniors…or participating as a volunteer Pinch Hitter on December 25 to help hospital staff have the day off to spend with their families.

We learn that he who saves one person saves the entire world. These are opportunities for you to get involved because your personal involvement can – and does – make a world of a difference.