This Week at OVS: November 13, 2023

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This Week at OVS: November 13, 2023

11/13/2023 12:01:04 PM

Nov13

Joining the Covenant House Executive Sleepout

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Unfortunately, too many people live each day not knowing where they’ll sleep that night, and end up out in the cold. Each year, Covenant House, an organization that works to end teen homelessness, runs an Executive Sleepout where leaders of Companies and Organizations of all kinds join together and sleep out for the night. "Sleeping" outside as part of Covenant House's annual Executive Sleepout last year was a humbling experience that I am once again participating in. We heard cars driving by all night, and had street lamps shining brightly on the courtyard where we were placed. We had multiple bonfires set up, but unless you were right on top of it, the heat didn't do you much good. Between the cold air, bright lights, and ambient noise, I had a broken and restless sleep. I am in awe of how someone could truly function the following day, let alone continue to function after nights of that lived experience.

Thank you to all who supported us in this mission last year. If you haven't done so already, please consider donating to our Covenant House team page for 2023 to support them in this sacred work. Click here to donate.

-Adam Kofinas

Hanukkah Bazaar Liquor Auction

We are still collecting new, unopened liquor of all kinds for the Premier Liquor Auction.

Deadline is Tuesday, November 14.

Bazaar Volunteers Still Needed

Volunteers are needed to help leading up to, during, and after the Bazaar.

Click here to email Charlene Galanti for more information.

Adult Education Classes

Hebrew for Dummies - Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
Prayerbook 101 Wednesdays at 8:00 pm

The Zoom link for Hebrew and Prayerbook 101 is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89027435050
Meeting ID: 890 2743 5050
Passcode: Bureka1914

Candlelighting time on November 17 is 5:15 pm.

THIS SUNDAY!

Bring your family & friends,
children & grandchilden.

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Sat, April 12 2025
14 Nisan 5785

Building Blocks Sunday School

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Prayer Services

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Coming Soon at OVS

All Events

Saturday ,
AprApril 12 , 2025

Shabbat Together
Shabbat, Apr 12th 10:30a to 11:30a
Join us for our new Kavanagh Minyan & Children's Services the second Saturday each month. Following these services, we'll join the group in the Sanctuary for Rabbi Hearshen's sermon followed by Kiddush lunch. It’s as easy as: Inviting your friends and family for Shabbat Dinner, Taking a few photos, Sharing the photos with OVS & One Table And... Receiving a stipend for each person at your dinner.
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 15 , 2025

Passover Picnic & a Walk in the Park
Tuesday, Apr 15th 11:30a to 1:00p
Bring your own picnic lunch and catch up your OVS friends. Join us for a walk along the boardwalk after we eat. Exact location will be emailed prior to the picnic. Free of charge.
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Sunday ,
AprApril 27 , 2025

Chesed Team Three B'S April
Sunday, Apr 27th 3:00p to 4:00p
Join us as we take our Three B's program to Berman Commons. Do a Mitzvah and spend time with the residents. We’ll bring them a taste of OVS and play bingo. Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult.
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Thursday ,
MayMay 8 , 2025

Sephardic Dinner to Go
Thursday, May 8th 2:00p to 4:00p
Dinner To Go includes 1 dozen burekas (potato, spinach or rice, while supplies last), 1 quart Avas (tomato based white bean soup), 1 quart rice, tossed garden salad and 6 biscochos. Pre-orders only by Monday, May 5.
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Sunday ,
MayMay 25 , 2025

Boyos Class
Sunday, May 25th 1:00p to 3:00p
Join Dan Maslia for his famous Boyos Class. One person per household only. First come, first served. Maximum 20 participants. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to make this special Sephardic dish.
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Sunday ,
AugAugust 17 , 2025

Building Blocks Sunday School 2025-2026
Sunday, Aug 17th 9:00a to 12:00p
Building Blocks Sunday School at Congregation Or VeShalom is for children ages 2 - 12. Areas of focus include prayer, Jewish holidays, Jewish values, modern Hebrew, Hebrew reading, Israel, and Sephardic Jewish culture.
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