I’m so excited for this weekend. The Sisterhood Hanukkah Bazaar is one of the highlights of my year. I’m always in awe of what our community has created and managed to keep going for 48 years. The amount of pride I feel every year after Bazaar is so immense. Words cannot begin to express my appreciation to our Sisterhood for all they do year-round, and especially for Bazaar. Words can likewise not begin to express how much I appreciate the time, effort, and work our chairs of the Bazaar have put into this event. Thank you so much.
פרשת ויצא/Parshat VaYetze opens with יעקב/YaAkov/Jacob’s famous dream of the stairway joining heaven and earth. When it concludes, he utters these profound words: יש השם במקום הזה ואנכי לא ידעתי/God is here in this place and I didn’t know it. בראשית כח:טז. We all too often overlook the majesty that’s all around us. When we take a step back, though, we become all the more aware of the magic in our midst. We begin to recognize the holiness all around us. Our Bazaar is this magical and incredible event that’s more than meets the eyes. It’s the result of our community’s hard work. It’s the nourishing of others with our heritage. It’s the celebration of our Judaism. It’s the time for OVS to shine for others to see the gifts we have and that we give to the world. Seeing so many of our members volunteering and helping is inspiring. Knowing this has been happening for decades and generations is a miracle and a true reminder of the holiness in our midst.
I am so excited for this weekend and I hope you’ll join me this Sunday, December 8, from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm for the 48th annual Sisterhood Hanukkah Bazaar.
Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Hearshen
Tonight at 6:00 pm!
Be sure to stop at the OVS table for goodies.
Candlelighting time on December 6 is 5:10 pm.
Sunday Morning Services will begin at 8:00 amthis week only.
The Geuli's are thankful for all the offers of help.
Meals are most appreciated at this time.
Click hereif you'd like to participate in the meal train.
BIRTHDAYS
Shabbat Gabriel Cohen
Sunday Cori DeFrancis
Monday Elaine Leeds Marcy Franco
ANNIVERSARIES Sunday Sherry Galanti and Steven Bush
Meldados
Shabbat Berta Amuyeva Nodov Sverdlov Monday George Birnbaum Bertha Reisch
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.
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.
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.
