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Parshat Vayera

11/14/2024 02:26:05 PM

Nov14

Rabbi Hearshen

I begin this article with a personal prerogative: Happy Birthday Ayelet. Today is her 16th birthday and I could not be more delighted and prouder to have the honor to celebrate her. The פרשה/portion this week, וירא/Vayera, was her פרשה for her בת מצוה/Bat Mitzvah and it’s one she and I have always enjoyed debating at length and looking more deeply into its messages. One of the most admirable qualities Ayelet has is her...Read more...

November 7, 2024

11/07/2024 03:24:51 PM

Nov7

Rabbi Hearshen

Avram was very rich in cattle, silver, and gold. He proceeded in stages from the Negeb to as far as Bethel, to the place where his tent had been formerly, between Bethel and Ai, the site of the altar he had built there at first; and there Avram invoked GOD by name. Lot, who went with Avram, also had flocks and herds and tents, so the land could not support them staying together; for their possessions were so great they couldn’t remain...Read more...

October 23, 2024

10/23/2024 09:10:10 AM

Oct23

Rabbi Hearshen

During Yom Kippur, I spoke about our community and our need to seriously work on bettering ourselves. There’s much work to do, and if we all roll up our sleeves together, OVS is going to reach heights never seen before. I want to thank everyone who completed the cards to make pledges for your engagement. We’re still in the midst of processing them. The Reimagining Team will meet soon and we look forward to sharing updates with you....Read more...

September 26, 2024

09/26/2024 02:34:30 PM

Sep26

Rabbi Hearshen

We’re less than a week away from the High Holidays and we cannot wait to be together as a community, in our building, to celebrate. I hope you’ll join us for some of the various celebrations we have planned over the time of the holidays. We have our Tashlich picnic at Lenox Park after services on Friday, October 4. Please sign up for your boxed lunch for the picnic on our website. The picnic and Tashlich service will take place on the...Read more...

Parshat Ki Tavo

09/19/2024 02:33:24 PM

Sep19

Rabbi Hearshen

We’re just about on the cusp of the High Holidays, and as such, things are quite busy at the synagogue to get ourselves ready. In thinking about the High Holidays, I also think about the attitude we have towards all of our holidays. We’re all familiar with the strange and false statement that all Jewish holidays can be summed up in three statements: they tried to kill us, they failed, lets eat. These statements do not describe Rosh...Read more...

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Mon, December 30 2024
29 Kislev 5785

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Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 1 , 2025

Menorah Lighting
Wednesday, Jan 1st 5:00p to 6:00p
OVS will be leading Hanukkah candle lighting at Town Brookhaven on December 29 and January 1 at 5:00 pm. The Arogeti family will host on December 28 and the Benators on January 1.
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Wednesday ,
JanJanuary 8 , 2025

Judaism Back to Basics
Wednesday, Jan 8th 7:00p to 8:30p
Classes will meet weekly on Zoom with one in person class per month.
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Thursday ,
JanJanuary 9 , 2025

Israel Conversation
Thursday, Jan 9th 7:00p to 8:30p
Join Rabbi Hearshen for a discussion on Israel today and how we can grow our ability to advocate and increase our support of our homeland.
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 11 , 2025

Board Installation Kiddush 2025
Shabbat, Jan 11th 8:45a to 1:00p
Join us for our 2025 Board Installation and Shabbat Morning Services, including our new Shabbat Together offerings. A special Kiddush will follow services. RSVP requested.
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 12 , 2025

Soups on Games On
Sunday, Jan 12th 10:00a to 1:00p
Create two different soups with Chef Jane, play a favorite game while it simmers, and finish with lunch of our own making. Join us for any or all of the following: 10:00 am - Soup Making 10:45 am - Games Noon - Lunch
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 12 , 2025

OVS Goes Gladiator
Sunday, Jan 12th 2:00p to 5:30p
Join OVS for a fun day out at a Gladiator home ice hockey game. $25 per person. Tickets will be sent via email during the week prior to the game. Exclusive Benchwarmer Experience at 2:00 pm for the first 16 people to purchase tickets. The game begins at 3:00 pm.
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2025

Building a Better World Shabbat
Friday, Jan 24th 6:00p to 8:00p
Erev Shabbat at Congregation Or VeShalom begins with services at 6:00 pm followed by dinner at 7:00 pm. In partnership and discussion with St. James United Methodist Church. $35 per person for 3 course dinner. $10 per child ages 10 and under for chicken fingers and fries. Register for Shabbat at orveshalom.org/event/buildbetter2025. Our community service day for The Trinity Table is Sunday, January 26. We'll meet at St. James to make care packages, have lunch and learn about The Trinity Table. Then we'll head to Trinity United Methodist Church to distribute the packages and serve those in need. Sign up for the community service day at orveshalom.org/event/buildbetterservice.
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 26 , 2025

Building a Better World Community Service
Sunday, Jan 26th 12:00p to 3:00p
Join us for a community service day for The Trinity Table on Sunday, January 26. We'll meet at St. James to make care packages, have lunch and learn about The Trinity Table. Then we'll head to Trinity United Methodist Church to distribute the packages and serve those in need. You can also join us for Building a Better World Shabbat on Friday, January 24 at Congregation Or VeShalom. The evening will begin with services at 6:00 pm followed by dinner at 7:00 pm. You can register for Shabbat at orveshalom.org/event/buildbettershabbat $35 per person for 3 course dinner. $10 per child ages 10 and under for chicken fingers and fries.
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Friday ,
JanJanuary 31 , 2025

Shabbat Across Atlanta
Friday, Jan 31st 6:00p to 8:00p
Join OVS, One Table, and dozens of partner organizations across Atlanta for this special Shabbat - all from the comfort of your home. 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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