A message from OVS President Semon Akbashev
07/02/2020 10:44:33 AM
Semon Akbashev
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The last time we all met as a congregation, in person, was the weekend of March 14th. It was a special weekend for us, as we had the privilege of meeting Rabbi Hearshen and his family as they vied for the opportunity to join the OVS family. Last weekend, the Hearshen’s moved from Tampa and joined us here at OVS. Last Sunday, many of us attended a drive-by parade in front of the Hearshen home to welcome our new Rabbi and his family into our community.
I was overjoyed to see such an outpouring of support and pleased to see so many people whom I have been unable to see these last 15 weeks.
If you were unable to join in, don’t despair, there will be many opportunities to interact with Rabbi Hearshen in both educational and social settings over the next few weeks, starting tomorrow night with Kabbalat Shabbat services and this coming week with a welcome Zoom (read on in The Weekly
for more information).
On behalf of the entire Keilah, I would like to thank Dan Dinur, Morris Maslia and the Future of OVS Committee, Bryan Lavine and The Rabbinic Search Committee, Shelly Cooper and the Transition Committee, our Immediate Past President, Michael Bouhadana, and our Executive Director, Adam Kofinas, for all of their time and effort in getting us to this point.
Shabbat Shalom.
Semon Akbashev
President
Sat, January 23 2021
10 Shevat 5781
My Preferences for Contact
Upcoming Programming
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2021
Sunday, Jan 24th 2:00p to 4:00p
Celebrate Tu B'Shvat - the birthday of the trees and beautify our Kehila. Activities for all ages. We'll be gardening, planting, painting flower pots and more. Advanced registration required. Masks are required and social distancing will be observed. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2021
Thursday, Feb 4th 8:00p
Join us for our next Sisterhood Book Club. The book will be The Yellow Bird Sings by Jennifer Rosner. Discussion on Zoom will be lead by Rubisa Carrie Hearshen. Join Zoom Meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83261925390?pwd=eFBKVjQ2ZWVhTVVVcU9XK3NkTmNydz09. Passcode: bureka1914 Meeting ID: 886 0316 7121 -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 7 , 2021
Sunday, Feb 7th (All day)
Order Kosher Take Out for Super Bowl Sunday. Prepared by Chef Alex in the Congregation Or VeShalom kitchen. Orders will be available for pickup at OVS on February 7 from noon - 2:00 pm. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Backpack Buddies, a program to supply economically disadvantaged elementary school children with food for the weekend. Order deadline is Monday, February 1.
Today's Calendar
Shacharit : 8:46a |
Tot Shabbat : 10:00a |
Mincha/Maariv : 5:00p |
Havdalah : 6:35p |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Bo
Shabbat, Jan 23 |
Candle Lighting
Shabbat, Jan 23, 5:41p |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Jan 23, 6:35p |
Tu B'Shvat
Thursday, Jan 28 |
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