A NOTE FROM Rabbi Herzfeld and Maharat Friedman Join Us! Don't miss the opportunity to celebrate 5779 with Ohev Sholom - The National Synagogue. ostns.org/highholidays Prefer paper forms? Call us at (202) 882-7225 or email [email protected]Visit ostns.org for Holiday Reservations Services & Seats Events & Classes Donate Online הבוט הנשOne of the most important Jewish principles is “kol Yisrael areivim ze bazeh.” This phrase is most commonly translated as “all of Israel are responsible for one another,” but in truth there is no perfect English translation of areivut. Areivut implies that all members of the Jewish community share a fundamental connection that binds us to each other. As a result of this extraordinary connection we also become responsible for one another and our individual identities become inseparable from the collective. Ohev Sholom is blessed to have grown so much in the past 14 years. We have transformed from a small community in which everyone knows each other to a large and dynamic community. In order to help our shul maintain the friendliness and warmth that has sustained us for the past years, this year we are focusing our programming around the theme of areivut and reinforcing community and unity. We look forward to a wonderful year in 5779. Please join us! Shmuel & Ruth
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A NOTE FROM Rabbi Herzfeld and Maharat Friedman
Join Us!Don't miss the opportunity to celebrate 5779 with Ohev Sholom - The National Synagogue.
ostns.org/highholidaysPrefer paper forms? Call us at (202) 882-7225 or email [email protected]
Visit ostns.org forHoliday Reservations
Services & Seats
Events & Classes
Donate Online
הבוט הנשOne of the most important Jewishprinciples is “kol Yisrael areivim ze bazeh.” This phrase is most commonly translated as “all of Israel are responsiblefor one another,” but in truth there is no perfect English translation ofareivut. Areivut implies that all members of the Jewish community sharea fundamental connection that binds us to each other. As a result of thisextraordinary connection we also become responsible for one anotherand our individual identities become inseparable from the collective.
Ohev Sholom is blessed to have grown so much in the past 14 years. We have transformed from a small community in which everyoneknows each other to a large and dynamic community. In order to helpour shul maintain the friendliness and warmth that has sustained usfor the past years, this year we are focusing our programming aroundthe theme of areivut and reinforcing community and unity.
We look forward to a wonderful year in 5779. Please join us!
Shmuel & Ruth
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New Classes with ClergyWeekly Parsha Class with Maharat FriedmanTUESDAY EVENINGS
Please join Maharat Friedman for a weeklyparsha class. Each week we will study an elementof the week's parsha in greater detail. Knowledgeof Hebrew is not required. Please [email protected] if you would like to jointhe class, and for the start time, which willchange every week to accommodate mincha.
4 Part Series: “Mehadrin min haMehadrin” with Rabbi HerzfeldWEDNESDAY EVENINGS IN NOVEMBER
7TH, 14TH, 21ST, AND 28TH | 7:00PM
“Mehadrin min haMehadrin” translates to “thebest of the best.” Please join Rabbi Herzfeld for a4-part series on how this principle applies to ourobservance of mitzvot.
Spiritual Preparation for the High Holidays
Selichot Service Featuring our Ohev Community ChoirSATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 1ST
10PM-11PM Communal Tisch led by Maharat Friedman and Rabbi Herzfeld11PM-12AM Selichot led by Josh Milner and the Ohev Community Choir
Elul Lecture with James LoefflerAhavat Yisrael Bezmaneinu: Law, Love, & Israel TodayWEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 5TH | 7:15PM
Meets in the law offices of Rothwell, Figg, Ernst, and Manbeck.Lunch is served.
High Holidays Crash Course with Aliza Sperling and Josh MilnerUnderstanding the Structure and Content of the ServiceTUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 4TH | 7:45PM
THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 13TH | 7:35PM
Women’s Shabbat Shuva Learning andMeditation with Aliza SperlingTeshuva from a Totally Different PerspectiveSEPTEMBER 15TH | 4:45PM
Kever Avot Memorial Service at OhevSholom CemeteryIn partnership with Elesavetgrad CemeterySUNDAY | SEPTEMBER 16TH
Van leaves Ohev Sholom at 10:30amVisit to our synagogue’s cemetery with memorial prayers led byRabbi Herzfeld. Transportation available with reservation.Email [email protected] or call (202) 882-7225
We would be honored if you would join us for the High Holiday services and help enhance our prayer! The full high holiday schedule is on the back page of this brochure.
Celebrate With UsHigh Holiday SeatsSeat reservations and more:www.ostns.org/highholidays or call (202) 882-7225
High Holiday seats areincluded in most 2018membership plans.
Tickets for the Under 30 Members andAssociate Members are $110/adult.
Non-Members are $165/adult,$30/student.
It is very important to us that everyone who wants toattend services is able to do so. Rabbi Herzfeld andMaharat Friedman have extra free tickets to give tothose who can’t afford tickets. Stop by anytime, noquestions asked!
Communal Meals:There are many opportunities tojoin the community for holidaymeals. visit our website for timing,pricing and reservations.
Rosh Hashanah DinnerSunday, September 9th & Monday, September 10th
Yom Kippur Break the FastWednesday, September 19
First Night of Sukkot DinnerSunday, September 23rd
Downtown Sukkah in Farragut SquareWednesday, September 26thThursday, September 27th
Sukkot Dinner with the JewishFoundation for Group HomesThursday, September 27th
Ohev Young Professionals'Shabbat Dinner in the SukkahFriday, September 28
Simchat Torah DinnerMonday, October 1st
MEMBERS:
NON-MEMBERS:
Shop our Sukkah StoreLulav and Etrog Set$45 per set if purchased by 8/29($55 thereafter). To order additionalitems such as schach or sukkah kits,contact [email protected].
Sukkah Store Hours: Thursday 9/20 10am-8pm, Friday9/21 8am-2pm, Sunday 9/238:30am-1pm
To place an order call (202) 882-7225 or online atostns.org/highholidays
Shabbat November 30 – December 1Mehadrin min haMehadrin:
Strengthening ourcommunity...one bite at a time!Although we are a synagogue,many spiritual connections occurin the home, especially around adelicious meal. Join our effort tofoster new communal connectionsthrough this tasty new initiative.
Learn more atostns.org/taste
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Simchat Torah
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Monday, October 1 | 7:30-9pmStreet Performers • Refreshments • Lots of Ruach!
Festive Simchat Torah dancing on Jonquil Street followed by light dinner.Fun for all ages!
Rosh Hashanah Day 1: Monday, September 10, 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Rosh Hashanah Day 2: Tuesday, September 11, 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Kol Nidre: Tuesday, September 18, 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Yom Kippur: Wednesday, September 19, 8:30 am – 2 pm, 6:00-7:30 pm
Babysitting will be available on Rosh Hashanah and YomKippur for children 4 & under. There will be a $25 fee perchild per day. Online registration is required atwww.ostns.org by 8/29.
The High Holiday Experience (Pre-K4-6th grade)Free, Suggested Donation of $18/child
Rosh Hashanah 1: Monday, September 10, 10:30 am-end of services
Rosh Hashanah 2: Tuesday, September 11, 10:30 am-end of services
Yom Kippur: Wednesday, September 19 10:30 am-12 pm
Experience Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur through all 5 ofsenses. Join Lisa Redisch, Director of Youth & FamilyPrograms and Michelle Kerbel, Director of Camp Kibbutzfor interactive programming. This is a drop-off program.Pre-registration requested.
Yom Kippur CampFor Kindergarten-4th grade
Wednesday, September 19, 12 pm - 4 pm$30/child, Online pre-registration requiredFollowing The Yom Kippur High Holiday Experience,elementary school kids are invited to participate in a YomKippur Camp. Led by Michelle Kerbel, Director of CampKibbutz, participants will spend the afternoon engaging ina variety of activities to add meaning and significance tothe Day of Atonement. This is a drop-off program.
Hal Brodsky Memorial
Sukkah HopTuesday, September 25, 4 pmShepherd Park, Colonial Village and Chevy ChaseA ‘hopping we will go! Join us on a Sukkot journey through Shepherd Park filled with games, songs, food andfun. Email [email protected] for schedule.
OTHER PROGRAMS:
Shorashim Torah Enrichment ProgramIn memory of Shelton BinstockThursdays this fall, 3:45-5:00 pmAges: PreK-2nd Grade. Fee: $150ostns.org/shorashimPromoting love and ownership of Torah, shul andcommunity. It’s like Camp Kibbutz all year long! Join LisaRedisch, Rabbi Shmuel, Maharat Ruth and our energeticShorashim staff on Thursday afternoons as we strengthenour children’s knowledge and connection with Jewishlearning in a fun and engaging environment. Be a part ofour after-school enrichment program, now in its 8th year.
Anafim: A Learning ProgramMondays this fall, 4:30-6:00 pmAges: 3rd & 4th grade Fee: $300ostns.org/anafimAnafim is an after-school Judaics learning program forstudents in grades 3 & 4, not enrolled in a Jewish DaySchool. The curriculum is tefillah (prayer) based and usesthe solid Hebrew foundations of the students tounderstand prayers and their meaning. The small grouplearning environment allows for active participation andcollaboration among students. Developed and led by LisaRedisch, Director of Youth & Family Programs, parentsdescribe Anafim as "highly effective...a great complimentto whatever additional Jewish learning your child isengaged in.” To learn more about Anafim, contact Lisa [email protected].
Mikvah Chaim welcomes anyone wishing to immerse for any purpose(regardless of age, gender, or affiliation), including:
Premarital immersions by bride, groom, or bridal partyConversions to JudaismNiddah, a woman’s monthly immersionMarking physical transformationsPreparing for Shabbat & HolidaysHonoring personal milestonesBeginning anewGaining strength for journeys ahead
There are those who embrace the custom to immerse in a mikvah inpreparation for the High Holidays. Mikvah Chaim is open to men and womenwishing to immerse prior to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
We thank our generous Annual GivingPlan Participants whose commitment to
our community embodies areivut
The Annual Giving Plan (minimum annual gift of $3,600) is a great way tosupport our congregation and fully participate in all of the giving opportunities
available throughout the year, in one annual commitment.
To join an Annual Giving Plan please contact Sarah Shapiro, ExecutiveDirector, at [email protected].
MikvahChaim
Anne & Ronald AbramsonLeone & Tony AbromsNaomi & David Balto
Kira Epstein Begal & Billy BegalNaomi Brodsky
Aliza Levine & Eric BrownSandy & Jeff Burt
Belle DavisEllen Epstein
Shaw & Thomas FodorRuth & Yoni FriedmanDanielle & David FrumLaurie & Carl Gershman
Sarah Gershman & Daniel SilverbergStarr & William StixrudThera & Samuel Swersky
Cheryl & Daniel TroyAvril & Michael Weisman
Ariel & Andrea WolfTamar & Reuven Zakheim
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High Holiday Services Schedule 5779
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Sunday, September 9First Night of Rosh Hashanah 7:00 pm Mincha/Maariv followed by
communal dinner* 7:08 PM Candle Lighting
The Men’s Mikvah will be open on erevRosh Hashanah from 6:00 am through3:00 pm
Monday, September 10First Day of Rosh Hashanah8:30am Shacharit
Dvar Torah by Rabbi Herzfeld followed by Shofar Blowing - 11am
6:15 pm Mincha
6:45 pm Tashlikh
7:25 pm Maariv followed by communal dinner*
8:06 pm Candle Lighting
Tuesday, September 11Second Day of Rosh Hashanah8:30am Shacharit - Dvar Torah by
Maharat Friedman followed by Shofar Blowing - 11am
7:00 pm Mincha/Maariv
8:05 pm Conclusion of Yom Tov
Saturday, September 156:45pm Shabbat Shuva Discourse
It is customary for the Rabbi of theSynagogue to give a major address everyyear on the Shabbat between RoshHashanah and Yom Kippur. ThisShabbat is known as Shabbat Shuva, theSabbath of Repentance. This year RabbiHerzfeld will discuss, “No MoreOutsourcing! Reclaiming our Faith”
Tuesday, September 18Erev Yom Kippur3:00 pm Mincha
6:44 pm Candle Lighting
6:45 pm Kol Nidre
The Men’s Mikvah will be open on erev YomKippur from 6:00 am through 3:00 pm
Wednesday, September 19Yom Kippur Day8:30 am Shacharit - Dvar Torah by
Maharat Friedman followed by Yizkor - 11am
Following Mussaf (approximately 2:15pm) there will be a Torah class fromMaharat Friedman and Daf Yomi byRabbi Herzfeld
4:15pm Meditation5:15pm Mincha6:30pm Neilah 7:52 pm Fast ends
followed by breakfast
Sunday, September 23First Night of Sukkot6:46pm Candle Lighting
6:45pm Mincha/Maariv
Monday, September 24First Day of Sukkot9:15am Shacharit
6:45pm Mincha/Maariv followed by communal dinner*
7:44pm Candle Lighting
Tuesday, September 25Second Day of Sukkot9:15am Shacharit
6:45pm Mincha/Maariv
7:42pm Conclusion of Yom Tov
Saturday, September 29 Shabbat Chol HaMoed 9:00 am Shacharit -
with reading of Kohelet
Sunday, September 30 Hoshanah Rabbah8:05 am Shacharit - with musical
accompaniment
6:35 pm Mincha/Maariv
6:34 pm Candle Lighting
Monday, October 1Shemini Atzeret9:15am Shacharit with Yizkor
7:33pm Candle Lighting
6:30pm Mincha - followed by Simchat Torah Services, including communal dinner*
Tuesday, October 2Simchat Torah8:30am Shacharit with Torah Dancing
6:35pm Mincha/Maariv
7:31pm Conclusion of Yom Tov
* reservation required
Support ourHigh Holiday & Yizkor AppealIn the spirit of areivut, pleasemake a meaningfulcontribution and help usreach our 5779 High Holidayfundraising goals.
