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About OVS

Vision: At Congregation Or VeShalom, we embrace the intricacies of modern Jewish life while valuing tradition informed by our Sephardic roots. We are an uplifting, inclusive, and egalitarian synagogue, welcoming a broad range of customs and observance.

Mon, April 28 2025
30 Nisan 5785

Building Blocks Sunday School

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Prayer Services

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Sunday ,
MayMay 4 , 2025

Sisterhood Sandwich and Stretch
Sunday, May 4th 10:00a to 12:00p
Join OVS Sisterhood to make sandwiches for those in need, enjoy a healthy snack and have a gentle morning stretch led by physical therapist, Julie Gabbai.
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Thursday ,
MayMay 8 , 2025

Sephardic Dinner to Go
Thursday, May 8th 2:00p to 4:00p
Dinner To Go includes 1 dozen burekas (potato, spinach or rice, while supplies last), 1 quart Avas (tomato based white bean soup), 1 quart rice, tossed garden salad and 6 biscochos. Pre-orders only by Monday, May 5.
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Saturday ,
MayMay 10 , 2025

Thank You Shabbat
Shabbat, May 10th 8:45a to 12:30p
Join us on Shabbat morning as we honor Rabbi Nachum Gutierrez & Rabba Melissa Scholten-Gutierrez for their service to OVS. Kiddush lunch will be served following services.
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Saturday ,
MayMay 10 , 2025

Shabbat Together
Shabbat, May 10th 10:30a to 11:30a
Join us for our new Kavanagh Minyan & Children's Services the second Saturday each month. Following these services, we'll join the group in the Sanctuary for Rabbi Hearshen's sermon followed by Kiddush lunch. It’s as easy as: Inviting your friends and family for Shabbat Dinner, Taking a few photos, Sharing the photos with OVS & One Table And... Receiving a stipend for each person at your dinner.
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Sunday ,
MayMay 25 , 2025

Boyos Class
Sunday, May 25th 1:00p to 3:00p
Join Dan Maslia for his famous Boyos Class. One person per household only. First come, first served. Maximum 20 participants. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to make this special Sephardic dish.
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Monday ,
JunJune 2 , 2025

Shavuot Day of Water Play
Monday, Jun 2nd 3:00p to 5:00p
Join us on Shavuot Day 1, Monday, June 2 for a day of water play and ice cream. All ages welcome.
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Sunday ,
AugAugust 17 , 2025

Building Blocks Sunday School 2025-2026
Sunday, Aug 17th 9:00a to 12:00p
Building Blocks Sunday School at Congregation Or VeShalom is for children ages 2 - 12. Areas of focus include prayer, Jewish holidays, Jewish values, modern Hebrew, Hebrew reading, Israel, and Sephardic Jewish culture.
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