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Ohav Weekly Emails
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A Shayna Maidel -- PREMIERE TONIGHT!!!Don't Miss the Premiere of A Shayna Maidel tonight at Ohav Thursday, January 24th at 7 p.m. Additional Performances: Saturday. January 26 at 7 p.m. Sunday, January 27th at 1 p.m. $15 for adults $12 for students/seniors Tickets sold at the door
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Tu B'Shevat Shalom Tots - Sunday, January 27th!
Though they may be covered in snow, join us to celebrate TREES on Sunday, January 27th at 10 am in the Small Social Hall at Congregation Ohav Shalom for a Shalom Tots all about Tu B'Shevat. Sing songs, read stories, do crafts, have a snack and play-and learn about Tu B'Shevat.
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RSVP BY January 31st
10th Annual Snowbird Reunion
"Omelets With Ohav"
Sunday, February 10, 2013
10:30 am
Temple Emeth
5780 West Atlantic Ave
Delray Beach, FL
Rabbi Rena Kieval will join us for brunch, socializing and catching up with old and new friends from Ohav Shalom and the Albany Jewish Community. Our meal will include an omelet station, blintzes, bagels and other delicious offerings. Join us whether you are a Florida resident, a snowbird, or just visiting. All are welcome!
COST: $22 PER PERSON
RESERVATIONS AND RSVP:
Please send your check by January 31, 2013 to:
Judy Phillips
8171 Florenza Drive
Boynton Beach, FL 33472
Your check is your reservation.
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A BROWN BAG LUNCH N' LEARN -- NOSHING AT NANOTECH
Join Rabbi Dan Ornstein for this joint program with the students, faculty, and staff of UAlbany's College of Nanosciences:
THE MYSTERY OF BEING HUMAN: ANCIENT WISDOM
GRAPPLES WITH TODAY'S GREATEST QUESTIONS
Mondays, February 4 and 11; 12-1 PM
At the Nanofab South Auditorium on the Nanosciences Campus.
All are welcome, no religious or literary background is necessary, and all readings and discussion are in English.
Location and number of sessions are subject to change, so please watch out for updated information. |
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A New Committee. A New Opportunity!
A Kiddush is a time to celebrate learning Torah and being together in community. Come to an organizational meeting at Ohav Shalom on Wednesday, February 13th at 7pm to help plan some true celebrations of Shabbat. Bring your favorite pastry recipes. For more info contact Laurie Abelson at LIR33154@aol.com.
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Five Great Jewish Prayers That Can Change Your Life.
Still time to join the class!!
Too many people avoid praying or praying from the Siddur (Jewish prayer book) because they feel alienated from its ancient ideas, language, and use of Hebrew. However, our prayers are great poems that have lasted for thousands of years because they have important, inspirational messages that transcend time and place. In this class with Rabbi Ornstein we will study and decode five of the most important Jewish prayers of our tradition for what they say, what they mean, and what can mean to us.
Though knowing some Hebrew is helpful for this course, no formal skill in reading or understanding Hebrew or knowledge of prayers are necessary for you to join this class.
All classes meet on Mondays: 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25. Please note the change of dates for the first and last sessions.
ALL ARE WELCOME.
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Who Wrote the Hebrew Bible?
Still time to join the class!!
(Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Documentary Hypothesis) With Steven Stark-Riemer
Traditionally, the Hebrew Bible has been understood to be the word of God. But even traditionalists have acknowledged certain passages' inconsistencies and repetition. In this lively discussion course, we will consider both what traditional interpreters have said and what scholars and archaeologists have discovered. We will discuss when and why certain books were written and edited and what may have been the historical, theological, political and social contexts in which this occurred. The Documentary Hypothesis considers the Hebrew Bible to be the product of a deft weaving of multiple and identifiable sources. We will weigh the arguments for and against the Hypothesis as well as how the Hebrew Bible may be more than the sum of its parts
Wednesdays, January 23 and 30; February 6,13 and 27; March 6, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in the Library
You can still sign up, please email the Ohav office at nancy@ohavshalom.com, or call 489-4706, ext. 10.
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Volunteer at the Regional Food Bank
Come help sort and re-pack food and other essential products for the needy in our community.
The next volunteer opportunity at the Regional Food Bank is Sunday, February 10th. Contact Sharon Berko at 446.0476 or
sharonleeberko@yahoo.com for information.
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Save the Date
March 1-3, 2013
Scholar-in-Residence Weekend
Our featured speaker will be Dr. Ron Wolfson, nationally known expert on Jewish family life, synagogue transformation and Jewish practice. He is widely renowned as one of the finest teachers in contemporary Jewish life. Co-sponsored by Temple Israel and the Jewish Federation of NENY.
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Project Nehemiah
For many years, some generous Ohav Shalom members have been participating quietly in a fund raising effort for the synagogue called Project Nehemiah. This program was named for the religious leader who, in the 5th century B.C.E, rebuilt the moral, spiritual and physical infrastructure of the Jewish community in the land of Israel.
Project Nehemiah is a voluntary program of giving beyond standard annual congregational dues. Since annual dues account for less than 50% of the funds necessary to sustain our synagogue on an annual basis, Project Nehemiah is a way to bridge that gap and ensure that the programs and services we count on continue to be available and of the highest quality.
Three levels of one-year pledges are available:
Supporting member: $500 above dues
Sustaining member: $750 above dues
Guardian member: $1,000 above dues
Project Nehemiah is one way to assist in building the moral, spiritual and physical infrastructure of Congregation Ohav Shalom. If you are interested, please contact President Libby Post at lpost@commservices.net or by phone at 857-6788.
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In The Larger Jewish Community
1. Indoor Winter Farmers Market at the Albany JCC
Sundays from 11am to 2pm: February 10, March 10, and April 14
Delicious Food and Beautiful Crafts!
2. Women's Voices--Celebrate Rosh Hodesh with 7 Capital District Women Rabbis at Cong. Agudat Achim on Sunday, February 10. Services start at 8:30 followed by a continental breakfast. Program at 9:30 followed by lunch. $10 per person/open to everyone. For more info, email fraster@nycap.rr.com. The shul is located at 2117 Union St. in Niskayuna.
3. Check it out: Jewish camping fun for families!
Ramah Family Camp
Memorial Day Weekend: May 24-27, 2013
For more information or to register for Ramah Family Camp, click here or contact Ben Greene, Director of Education at beng@campramahne.org or 781-702-5290 x232
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