Parshat Pekudei
03/14/2024 08:54:29 AM
Rabbi Hearshen
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The book of שמות / Exodus has 11 portions in it and the book of בראשית / Genesis has 12 which means between the two of them is 23 פרשיות/portions. This also means we’ve gathered for שבת / Shabbat 23 times since October 7th as of this coming שבת. That’s an insane number and what it means is it’s been 23 weeks since over 1,200 lives were stolen from our world at the hands of bigoted terrorists. It means it’s...Read more...
Parshat Vayakhel
03/07/2024 12:54:22 PM
Rabbi Hearshen
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The portions of the Torah are named based on the first meaningful word that’s found in the section. Sometimes it’s the first word as is the case with בראשית/Bereshit, but more often than not it’s a few or so words into the verse that the Parsha gets its name. This week’s Parsha, ויקהל, gets its name from the very first word which means “and he convened (assembled the congregation)”. This is the same word we use quite...Read more...
February 29, 2024
02/29/2024 03:51:33 PM
Rabbi Hearshen
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One of the easiest misconceptions of Judaism is that it’s “the religion of the Torah”. Unfortunately, this over simplification is not a true definition and inadvertently paints a completely inaccurate picture of our sacred tradition and religion. Judaism is the religion of the covenantal relationship between a people and God through their interpretation of the Torah given to them by God. The interpretation...Read more...
February 22, 2024
02/23/2024 08:36:19 AM
Rabbi Hearshen
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We live in a time of unparalleled choice. When we go to the store, we have so many options to choose from in all sorts of realms. When we purchase clothing, we have so many choices. We can choose from so many stores and so many types of clothing. Each of us chooses our clothing based on needs, personalities and tastes. The clothing we choose to wear says a great deal about who we are. The clothing also says a great deal about what we’re...Read more...
February 15, 2024
02/15/2024 12:41:02 PM
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I’m struggling to write this article. I know this isn’t the greatest introduction you’ve ever read, but please stay with me here. Since October 7th I’ve written every article about the war in Israel. I’ve purposely spoken about Israel on every Friday night and every Saturday morning. I’ve done this because rabbis must be relevant when they write and speak. I cannot think of anything that’s more relevant to our lives right now...Read more...
Tue, March 19 2024
9 Adar II 5784
Worship Services
Coming Soon at OVS
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Friday ,
MarMarch 22 , 2024
Friday, Mar 22nd 5:30p to 8:30p
This special Erev Shabbat includes: Erev Shabbat Services - 6:00 pm Dinner - 7:30 pm SAVOR Presentation - The Enduring Influence of Music & Food at the Heart of Sephardic Culture Dinner will feature recipes by Sephardic Chef & Writer Susan Barocas and prepared by Chef Alex. $35 per person. $10 per child ages 10 and under. -
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MarMarch 23 , 2024
Shabbat, Mar 23rd 12:30p to 1:30p
Join us for Kiddush following Saturday morning services on March 23. Kiddush will feature recipes by Susan Barocas and prepared by Chef Alex. -
Saturday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2024
Shabbat, Mar 23rd 6:00p to 7:30p
Join Susan Barocas for a cooking class on Saturday, March 23 at 6:00 pm. Stay for evening services and Megillah reading at 7:30 pm. -
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MarMarch 24 , 2024
Sunday, Mar 24th 4:00p to 7:00p
Celebrate Purim at OVS with Gaga (Israeli dodge ball), video games including Just Dance, PJ Library Stories and songs, inflatable slide and more. Food will be available for purchase. NEW this year - Bureka Bakeoff! -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 24 , 2024
Sunday, Mar 24th 4:00p to 7:00p
Enter our Bureka Bakeoff! A maximum of 12 individuals or teams will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. We can't wait to taste the entries. -
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AprApril 21 , 2024
Sunday, Apr 21st 11:30a to 1:00p
Our special program will include make your own stuffed animal for the kids, a Passover Chametz Hunt, and hot dogs for lunch outside. RSVP by Tuesday, April 16.
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Today's Calendar
Bureka Making : 9:30am |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Vayikra
Shabbat, Mar 23 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Mar 22, 7:33pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Mar 23, 8:27pm |
Taanit Esther
Thursday, Mar 21 |
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