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About OVS

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

Sat, July 27 2024
21 Tammuz 5784

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Thursday ,
AugAugust 8 , 2024

Splatter & Schmooze
Thursday, Aug 8th 6:00p to 8:00p
Unleash your inner artist, get to know other young adults, and make a masterpiece to take home. After splatter painting, there will be an optional After Party at Battle & Brew next door. For young adults up to age 40. Standard Price $36. Optional After Party not included.
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Sunday ,
AugAugust 11 , 2024

FunRaising Dinner - Clare and Robert Habif
Sunday, Aug 11th 6:30p to 8:30p
Join us for a Cuban dinner hosted by Clare and Robert Habif. All proceeds benefit OVS.
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Tuesday ,
AugAugust 13 , 2024

Tisha B'Av
Tuesday, Aug 13th 8:00a to 10:00a
We will be observing Tisha B'Av on Monday, August 12 and Tuesday, August 13.
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Sunday ,
AugAugust 18 , 2024

Welcome Back BBQ 2024
Sunday, Aug 18th 4:30p to 6:30p
Join us for a congregational welcome back BBQ at the Hearshen's house. RSVP by Monday, August 12. Park at OVS and take the shuttle bus.
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Sunday ,
AugAugust 25 , 2024

Mitzvot Auction 2024
Sunday, Aug 25th 5:00p to 7:00p
Join us for our annual Mitzvot Auction and Keftes Dinner on Sunday, August 25 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Now featuring a live band of OVS musicians including Rabbi Hearshen, David Falkenstein, Hal Rabinowitz and Graham Levitas, a professional auctioneer and online purchasing. Dinner is $20 for adults, $5 for children ages 3-12. Children under 3 are free. Complimentary Childcare with advanced registration.
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Monday ,
SepSeptember 2 , 2024

Apple Picking and Picnic Lunch
Monday, Sep 2nd 10:30a to 12:30p
Join us for a fun morning of picking apples for Rosh Hashana, visiting the petting zoo and more. Bring your lunch and join us for a picnic. Caravan from OVS at 9:00 am or meet at the orchard at 10:30 am at 9131 Highway 52 East, Ellijay, Georgia 30536. Members and non-members welcome. Participants will pay the orchard directly for entry and apples.
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 8 , 2024

Building Blocks Sunday School
Sunday, Sep 8th 10:00a to 12:00p
Building Blocks Sunday School at Congregation Or VeShalom is for children nursery age through 5th grade. Learning will focus on Sephardic Jewish heritage, holidays, Hebrew, and Israel education will be infused into the program.
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 8 , 2024

OVS Sisterhood Mezuzah Making Workshop
Sunday, Sep 8th 4:00p to 5:30p
OVS Sisterhood will join Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder and MACoM for Art and Uplift. Create a unique mezuzah to take home. $18 per person. Mezuzah parchment available for purchase.
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Sunday ,
OctOctober 6 , 2024

Field Day 2024
Sunday, Oct 6th 11:00a to 5:00p
Intergenerational Field Day, including Tashlich service, will be held at Camp Ramah Darom. Registration fee includes gourmet lunch, snacks, a boxed dinner to take home and all activities. $18 per person.
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