Congregation Or VeShalom

Havdalah
2026-01-10 18:23, 2026-01-17 18:29, 2026-01-24 18:36 (America/New_York)

Casino Night at OVS
2026-01-10 19:30 - 22:30
Join us for Casino Night featuring:
Live Music by Joe Alterman
Appetizers, Drinks & Desserts (2 drink tickets & cash bar)

Blackjack, Craps, Poker & Roulette
Tickets $118 per person, $54 ages 40 and under.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP.
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A SPONSOR.
Click here to learn more about Joe Alterman.

Building Blocks Sunday School
2026-01-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-25 09:00 - 12:00
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.

Hebrew Club
2026-01-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Congregation Or VeShalom
Hebrew Club is a Hebrew-only immersive experience designed especially for children. The program is suitable both for Hebrew speakers and for beginners who want to strengthen their Hebrew skills. Through games, crafts, songs, and interactive activities, students will expand their vocabulary, improve their speaking skills, and build confidence—all in a fun and supportive environment. Topics include greetings, colors, food, emotions, Israeli culture, and more. Open to the community.
Click here to sign up if your child(ren) are already registered for Building Blocks Sunday School.
Click here to sign up if your child(ren) are not in Building Blocks.

Adult Hebrew 1
2026-01-12 19:00 - 20:00
Learn to read Hebrew with Education Director Chana Mayer. Each participant will receive an informal evaluation with Chana by phone. Class will begin at a level appropriate for group.
The first class will be held in person at OVS. Future classes to be determined. $36 per member, $54 per non-member.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP.

Bureka Making
2026-01-13 09:30, 2026-01-20 09:30
Join the OVS Sisterhood for weekly Bureka Making

Fixing Jewish Prayer
2026-01-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-21 19:00 - 20:30
Join Rabbi Hearshen and take a deep dive into the prayer practices of the Jewish people. Learn to feel more comfortable in services and gain more meaning from our prayers.
Class will be held in person at Congregation Or VeShalom.
Free of charge. RSVP requested.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP.

Candle Lighting
2026-01-16 17:34, 2026-01-23 17:41

Arvit
2026-01-16 18:00, 2026-01-23 18:00
Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv

Building a Better World - Shabbat
2026-01-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Congregation Or VeShalom
Join us for Shabbat Services, Dinner & Discussion with our friends from St. James United Methodist Church. Enjoy a delicious meal and round-table discussion with members of both communities.
Erev Shabbat Services will begin at 6:00 pm, followed by Shabbat Dinner at 7:00 pm. Open to the Community. RSVP needed by Monday, January 12.
$35 per person ages 11 and up. $10 for children 10 and under.
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Shabbat Mevarchim
2026-01-17 00:00

Parshat Vaera
2026-01-17 00:00

Shacharit
2026-01-17 08:46, 2026-01-24 08:46

Mincha/Maariv
2026-01-17 16:50, 2026-01-24 17:00
Shabbat Mincha/Maariv

Building a Better World - Community Service
2026-01-18 09:00 - 11:30 | St. James United Methodist Church, 4400 Peachtree-Dunwoody Road NE, Atlanta, GA, 30342
Meet at St. James to do a community service project. We’ll pack to-go meals and learn about The Trinity Table. Then join us at Trinity United Methodist Church at 12:15 pm to distribute the meals and serve those in need. Free of charge and open to the community.
Roller skating is available at St. James if you bring a helmet. A light breakfast will be served.
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DONATIONS NEEDED FOR TRINITY TABLE: Warm clothing, blankets, coats, hats, gloves, sneakers, underwear & socks.
Bring the items to Congregation Or VeShalom or to St. James.

Mitzvah Day
2026-01-18 09:00 - 14:00

MLK Day
2026-01-19 00:00

Rosh Chodesh Shevat
2026-01-19 00:00

Parshat Bo
2026-01-24 00:00

B'nai Mitzvah Club
2026-01-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Congregation Or VeShalom
The B’nai Mitzvah Club supports pre-teens on their journey toward becoming B’nai Mitzvah at OVS. This program combines meaningful Jewish learning with social connection and hands-on projects. Students explore Jewish identity, values, and traditions while engaging in activities that prepare them for this important milestone—through discussions, creative projects, and community-building experiences.
