Rabbi Hearshen
Rabbi Hearshen
Rabbi Hearshen has a BA in Social Relations from Michigan State University, an MA in Rabbinic Studies and Rabbinic Ordination, both from the University of Judaism. Prior to coming to OVS, Rabbi Hearshen was Rabbi of Rodeph Sholom (Tampa, FL), Assistant Rabbi at Herzl Ner-Tamid (Mercer Island, WA) and Associate Rabbi at Midway Jewish Center (Syosset, NY). In addition to his work at OVS, he is active in AIPAC, serves as a crisis counselor for Crisis Textline and serves on staff at Camp Ramah Darom.
Rabbi Hearshen credits an engaged Jewish upbringing and his Sunday School teacher, a Holocaust survivor, for his path to the rabbinate. He enjoys teaching concepts in new and unique ways that grab people’s attention and keeps them active. He plays a central role in bringing young adults and young families into synagogue life through innovative programming and personal connections. Rabbi Hearshen has been recognized for excellence in education by the Bureau of Jewish Education in LA and with the national Grinspoon-Steinhardt Award.
Rabbi Hearshen believes the best metaphor for a rabbi is Israeli Tour Guide: he educates all who hunger, creates spiritual encounters, heals wounds, journeys with those amongst him, solves problems as they arise and creates opportunities for people to grow in their love of the Jewish people and Judaism. He strives every day to inspire, engage and expand community. A community prays, socializes, enjoys life, learns together, and longs to be together when apart.
Rabbi Hearshen and his wife, Carrie, met in college and have been together ever since. Carrie is an accomplished Jewish educator who teaches at Atlanta Jewish Academy. She previously served on the faculty of the Hillel Academy in Tampa, FL, and wrote educational materials for Torah Aura Productions. While Rabbi Hearshen carries many titles, he often tells people his favorite one is “Abba,” as he and Carrie treasure every moment they have with their daughters, Ayelet and Galit. In his spare time, Rabbi Hearshen reads, plays percussion instruments and the ukulele, plays hockey, cooks, writes and roots for the Detroit Red Wings and Tampa Bay Lightening.
Sat, April 27 2024
19 Nisan 5784
Worship Services
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Sunday ,
MayMay 5 , 2024
Sunday, May 5th 10:30a to 12:00p
Learn floral design techniques and create a fresh cut flower arrangement to take home. Limited to 30 people. Individual registration only. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 5 , 2024
Sunday, May 5th 6:00p to 8:00p
Join us for dinner hosted by OVS members Bob and Dale Israel. All proceeds benefit OVS. -
Monday ,
MayMay 27 , 2024
Monday, May 27th 4:00p to 7:00p
Join us on Memorial Day for an afternoon of fun at the new splash pad and pool at Lynwood Park in Brookhaven. We've reserved the upper pavilion near the playground. Enjoy BBQ on us or bring a picnic lunch. -
Sunday ,
JulJuly 21 , 2024
Sunday, Jul 21st 6:00p to 8:00p
Join us for dinner hosted by Rabbi and Carrie Hearshen. Rabbi Hearshen will prepare his famous BBQ! All proceeds benefit OVS. -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 11 , 2024
Sunday, Aug 11th 6:30p to 8:30p
Join us for a Cuban dinner hosted by Clare and Robert Habif. All proceeds benefit OVS.
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Chol Hamoed Pesach |
Shacharit : 8:46am |
Mincha/Maariv : 7:20pm |
Havdalah : 8:54pm |
Candle Lighting
Shabbat, Apr 27, 8:00pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Apr 27, 8:54pm |
Chol Hamoed Pesach
Shabbat, Apr 27 |
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