Havdalah
2026-02-21 19:02, 2026-02-28 19:08 (America/New_York)

Building Blocks Sunday School
2026-02-22 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-01 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.

B'nai Mitzvah Club
2026-02-22 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.

Hebrew for Adults - Continued
2026-02-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-02 19:00 - 20:00
Class for the remainder of the year will be held on Zoom.
$36 per member, $54 per non-member
Learn to read Hebrew with Education Director, Chana Mayer. New students will be considered on a case by case basis based on reading level.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP. Zoom link will be sent upon registration.

Bureka Making
2026-02-24 09:30, 2026-03-03 09:30
Join the OVS Sisterhood for weekly Bureka Making

Arvit
2026-02-27 18:00, 2026-03-06 18:00
Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv

Candle Lighting
2026-02-27 18:14, 2026-03-06 18:19

Parshat Zachor
2026-02-28 00:00

Parshat Tetzaveh
2026-02-28 00:00

Shacharit
2026-02-28 08:46, 2026-03-07 08:46

Hebrew for Prayer
2026-02-28 12:30 - 13:30
Learn to read and understand the prayers in our Shabbat morning services. With Education Director, Chana Mayer immediately following Kiddush each week.
RSVP requested.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP.

Mincha/Maariv
2026-02-28 17:30
Shabbat Mincha/Maariv

Sisterhood Donor Event
2026-03-01 10:30 - 12:30 | Congregation Or VeShalom
Join us for OVS Sisterhood’s 58 Annual Donor event honoring OVS Sisterhood, Past, Present & Future.
Featuring Dad’s Garage – Improv Group. Click here to learn about Dad’s Garage.
Click here to view the invitation.
Click here to view the reply card.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
*We will do our best to honor seating requests, but they cannot be guaranteed.

Taanit Esther
2026-03-02 00:00

Erev Purim
2026-03-02 00:00

A Purim Prelude
2026-03-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Congregation Or VeShalom
Kick off Purim with good food, great company, and the story that starts it all. The evening opens with a relaxed, social atmosphere and curated charcuterie table, followed by a lively Megillah reading.
Come mingle, eat good food, and ease into the holiday together.
Costumes encouraged, good vibes guaranteed.
Doors open at 7:00 pm
Megillah Reading at 8:00 pm
Open to the community, ages 18 and older.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP.

Purim
2026-03-03 00:00

Morning Services & Megillah Reading
2026-03-03 08:00 - 09:30 | Congregation Or VeShalom
Join us for morning services with Megillah Reading.

Purim Carnival
2026-03-03 16:00 - 18:30 | Congregation Or VeShalom
Get ready to go wild!
Congregation Or VeShalom’s annual Purim Carnival is swinging into action with a jungle-themed celebration the whole family will love. Jump into bounce houses, play carnival games, meet adorable animals at the petting zoo, and refuel with dinner—all while celebrating Purim in the wildest way possible.
Costumes encouraged, smiles guaranteed!
$25 per family in advance, $30 per family at the door. Includes all activities and dinner.
RSVP requested. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP.

Shushan Purim
2026-03-04 00:00

Parshat Parah
2026-03-07 00:00

Parshat Ki Tisa
2026-03-07 00:00

Shabbat Together
2026-03-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Congregation Or VeShalom
Shabbat Together is held on the first Saturday each month, featuring our Kavanah Minyan and Tot Shabbat & Jr. Congregation.
The Kavanah Minyan is an abbreviated, informal service, led by Rabbi Hearshen with easy to learn prayers and inspirational teachings in the Maslia Chapel.
Tot Shabbat & Jr. Congregation are informal, interactive services for children of all ages held in the Preschool Wing.
