September 28, 2023
09/28/2023 01:43:42 PM
Rabbi Hearshen
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Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur are in the rearview mirror and now it’s time to embark on the third of the High Holidays. Sukkot is often not thought of as a part of the Jewish Holiday Season but, in fact, it’s the final part. We celebrate Sukkot each year just days after we’ve completed the fast of Yom Kippur. Sukkot will begin this year on Friday Evening (9/29/2023) and will conclude next Friday (10/6/2023) and then we’ll really...Read more...
Shabbat Teshuvah
09/21/2023 02:31:55 PM
Rabbi Hearshen
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The opening words of this week’s Parsha are “Give ear, O Heavens, let me speak; Let the earth hear the words I utter.” (Deuteronomy 32:1) I have this image in my head of a person, Moses, demanding to be heard and wondering where all the people are to listen to his words. We’re all familiar with the philosophical question: if a tree falls in the woods and nobody’s there to hear it does it make a sound? I mention this to express that,...Read more...
Rosh Hashana 5784
09/14/2023 12:16:16 PM
Rabbi Hearshen
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Confession time (I mean its High Holiday time): I am a Swiftie. I actually spent a couple hours this year trying to score tickets to her sold out tour and was utterly bummed when I was unable to get tickets. I don’t listen to a lot of music in the car, I spend most of the time listening to talk radio, books and podcasts, but when I have listened to music this year, I have to admit I always got a bit uplifted when a Taylor Swift song came on...Read more...
Parshat Nitzavim V'Yelech
09/07/2023 01:56:33 PM
Rabbi Hearshen
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I believe to be a Jew means to be a learner. We all need to spend time growing and learning. I have a weekly chavruta with a fellow rabbi and we learn Talmud together. I spend a lot of time studying in my office to be ready for lessons and sermons. I love to learn with congregants too, and if you’re ever interested in learning with me, please just ask and we’ll make it happen. This week I began a course of study with Hadar in New York...Read more...
Mon, October 2 2023
17 Tishrei 5784
Worship Services
Coming Soon at OVS
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Tuesday ,
OctOctober 3 , 2023
Tuesday, Oct 3rd 8:00p to 10:00p
Join us for Poker in the Sukkah. $10 buy in. Winner chooses an OVS fund for the proceeds. Snacks and drinks provided. -
Wednesday ,
OctOctober 4 , 2023
Wednesday, Oct 4th 6:45p to 9:00p
Join us for an evening of friendship and fun, meet the new Sisterhood Board and leave with your very own piece of art. Members and guests welcome. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2023
Thursday, Oct 5th 8:00p to 9:30p
Join us for wine, chocolate & an evening with Emily Kapit of Refresh Your Step Networking & Career Advice. Learn strategies for how to handle the common “Tell me about yourself” question, prepare your optimal response, and practice under the stars at this innovative and engaging Sukkot event. Event for ages 40 and under -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 7 , 2023
Shabbat, Oct 7th 5:30p to 7:00p
Join us to celebrate Simchat Torah with dancing, food, drinks and more! Featuring Wildlife Critters Rehabilitation Center’s petting zoo for kids of all ages. -
Thursday ,
OctOctober 19 , 2023
Thursday, Oct 19th 7:00p to 9:00p
We are all ill-prepared for the most difficult and important time in our lives. When a loved one is dying or has died, it is far too late to learn about how to navigate the unwelcome waters one finds oneself in. This series will enable us to learn together about death, dying, grief, mourning, funerals, cemeteries and so much more. -
Thursday ,
NovNovember 9 , 2023
Thursday, Nov 9th 8:00p to 9:00p
Join us for our next Sisterhood Book Club on Zoom. The featured book is Waking Lions by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen. Discussion will be led by Rubisa, Carrie Hearshen. -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 19 , 2023
Sunday, Nov 19th 11:00a to 3:00p
The OVS Sisterhood Hanukkah Bazaar & Food Festival will feature food, shopping and more kids games and activities than ever before.
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Chol Hamoed Sukkot |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Oct 6, 6:57pm |
Havdalah
Sunday, Oct 8, 7:48pm |
Chol Hamoed Sukkot
Monday, Oct 2 |
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