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.
Tue, February 7 2023
16 Shevat 5783
Worship Services
Coming Soon at OVS
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Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 7 , 2023
Tuesday, Feb 7th 6:00p to 7:00p
OVS is partnering with a Community Action program called Backpack Buddies to provide weekly meals to disadvantaged schoolchildren who have little or nothing to eat on weekends. Want to help pick up, pack, or deliver supplies? Let us know! -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 9 , 2023
Thursday, Feb 9th 7:00p to 8:30p
Join us at OVS for a two part series on how to create, maintain, and identify strong, healthy relationships. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 12 , 2023
Sunday, Feb 12th 10:00a to 12:00p
A snow machine will guarantee a snow day! Bring a coat, hat & mittens. We'll make snow angels, snowmen and snowballs. We'll finish the day with a Hot Chocolate bar! -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2023
Thursday, Feb 16th 6:00p to 8:00p
Are you a young adult interested in making burekas but can't make it on Tuesday mornings? No problem! If you've made burekas before, come and help teach your friends. Never made them before? We've got you covered, we'll show you how these Sephardic hotpockets are created. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 26 , 2023
Sunday, Feb 26th 2:00p to 3:30p
Join us for an afternoon at the comedy club featuring Avi Liberman. Sisterhood members and non-members welcome. -
Wednesday ,
MarMarch 1 , 2023
Wednesday, Mar 1st 6:00p to Tuesday, Mar 7th 7:00p
Volunteers are needed for packing Purim baskets and helping at the Purim Carnival. Sign up for the dates, times & tasks that work for you. If you are interested in delivering baskets, contact us at office@orveshalom.org or 404-633-1737. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 7 , 2023
Tuesday, Mar 7th 4:00p to 7:00p
Celebrate Purim at OVS with a Kosher BBQfood truck, obstacle course, slime making, face painting, mask and crown decorating with PJ Library, costume contests, cocktail tasting & more! -
Thursday ,
MarMarch 9 , 2023
Thursday, Mar 9th 6:00p to 8:00p
The Challah Prince of Instagram fame is coming to Congregation Or VeShalom! Learn how to make spectacular works of art from the challah dough he provides.
Burekas & Biscochos
The Sephardic Cooks
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Today's Calendar
Bureka Making : 10:00am |
Backpack Buddies Volunteering : 6:00pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Yitro
Shabbat, Feb 11 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Feb 10, 5:58pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Feb 11, 6:53pm |
Shabbat Mevarchim & Parshat Shekalim
Shabbat, Feb 18 |
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