shabbat january 17, 2015
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26 Tevet 5775 January 17, 2015
Monday, January 19 MLK DAY Schools & Offices Closed 1:00 PM Men’s Club Islanders Game (see flyer) Tuesday, January 20 8:00 PM Board Mtg. (MPR) Wednesday, January 21 8:00 PM Rosh Chodesh Group (BM) Thursday, January 22 11:00 AM Bible Study (MPR) 7:00 PM Sisterhood Yoga Class (RR) Friday, January 23 4;43 PM Candle Lighting 6:00 PM Kabbalat Shabbat
Shabbat Morning Services 9:00 AM Va’era
Torah (p. 356): 7:8-13, 7:14-18, 7:19-25, 7:26-29, 8:1-6, 8:7-11, 8:12-15 Maftir: 8:12-15
Haftorah (p. 370): Ezekiel 28:25-29:21 4:30 PM Mincha/Ma’ariv Services
Religious School
If you have any questions call the Education Director, Janet Jeddah at 764-4213 ext. 18
Sisterhood Judaica Shop Call Sandy Nachbar (347)235-0079 or Helene Kenner 536-2546 (or the office)
Library Hours Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 9:30 am-1:30 pm & Thurs. afternoons, 4-6:15 pm.
Books may be returned to Main or School Offices, contact Paula Spector at 764-4213 ext 23 ●●●●●●●●●●
If you want a MI SHEBERAKH said for someone who is ill, please call Karen (536-6112 x 11) with the English & Hebrew Name and mother’s Hebrew name. Please let us know if a congregant is ill
or has had a loss. Do not assume that we know this information if you or someone you know, needs a little loving kindness, a sympathetic ear or a shoulder to
cry on, or something to celebrate-we care & our HESED Committee is here for you! [email protected]
LIBRARY NEWS Recent additions to our library collection are The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant, The Other Half of My Soul, a novel by Bahia Abrams, and The Marrying of Chana Kaufman by Eve Harris. Books are on the Shabbat cart at the rear of the sanctuary. Our DVD collection is growing and includes some great sports films, including “The First Basket”, “Jews and Baseball”, “The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg”, and “The Tragedy of the Munich Games.” Contact Paula to borrow a DVD ([email protected]/(516) 764-4213 x23).
Join us for our next Bible Classes on Thursday, January 22nd and January 29th at 11:00 AM in the Multi-purpose room.
Missing-Please check your shelves for the OJC copy of The Lost Wife by Alyson Richman
Did you know we are still collecting used ink & toner cartridges? Help the ecology, reduce waste & OJC expenses by donating your empty cartridges!!
The collection box is in the upstairs hallway-drop by and drop them in!
Challah Making with a Whole New Twist!
T h u r s d a y F e b . 2 6 t h a t O J C a t 7 : 0 0 p m
$18.00 includes all supplies RSVP by February 9th
Space is limited- reserve your spot NOW!!!
Join us for a SPECIAL SISTERHOOD event Led by our own Marilyn Greenspan
A check must accompany your reservation! To hold your spot send your check payable to OJC Sisterhood to:
Wendy Pusateri 3512 Bayfield Blvd. Oceanside NY 11572
Lifelong Jewish Learning– January Schedule There are no fees to attend any sessions.
We invite you to become an LJL Sponsor for $54 per person and have your name included on our LJL Scroll for 5775.
Havruta: OJC AND HERJC Exploring the Big Ideas in Judaism Thursday Evenings, 8-9:30 PM February 5th at OJC
Future joint class sessions of OJC/HERJC Havruta will be held on February 5 - March 12 - May 7
Bible Class and Book Discussion Join us for an hour-long Bible class with Rabbi Mark Greenspan. This year we will continue to study the Book of Job – no previous knowledge required. Thursday Mornings, January 22nd and 29th 11 AM-12 Noon in the MPR
Movies at OJC Join us for a late morning movie followed by a discussion. Please bring a dairy lunch. Tuesday morning, February 10th 11:00 AM in the MPR
Hava Negilla: The Movie (2012) 75 minutes A documentary on the history, mystery and the meaning of the song from the Ukraine to YouTube, with Harry Belafonte, Connie Francis and the Klezmatics. Enjoy an evening at the movies with free popcorn and coffee. Wednesday Evening, February 11th 8:00 PM in the MPR Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy (2013) 84 minutes Examine the unique roll of Jewish composers and lyricists in the creation of the modern American musical
Conversational Hebrew for Beginners Join Marilyn Greenspan as she makes conversational Hebrew fun. Required: The ability to read Hebrew. Monday Evening, January 26, Feb. 2, Feb. 9 7-8 PM in the Beit Midrash
Rosh Hodesh Group – For Women and Girls Only! Join us in celebration of Rosh Hodesh Shevat Parashat Bo: The Exodus from Egypt
Wednesday January 21, 2015 at 8:15 PM with OJC Cantorial Intern Sarah M yerson Please bring your tree art to show the group! Do you have an Etz Chayim drawing? An Israeli wood sculpture? In this week's Torah portion, we learn about the last three plagues, the first ever Passover seder, and the exodus from Egypt. We will focus on how aspects of the exodus story have been represented in works of art throughout history.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR Tu B’Shevat Seder
Wednesday evening, February 4th
at 8:00 PM in the MPR Join Rabbi Mark for this special event
For further information please contact Jeff Resnick at 678-0345 or
Our next Book Study, on Thursday, February 12th at 11:00 AM will be The Broken and the Whole: Discovering Joy After Heartbreak
by Rabbi Charles S. Sherman. A meaningful portrayal of how tragedy affected and transformed one family and
especially one religious leader.
EXPERIENCE KRIPALU YOGA with OJC SISTERHOOD THURSDAY, JANUARY 22nd at 7:00 pm
Kripalu is a yoga practice based on compassion and doing no harm to your body. During this practice we will explore the importance of taking care of the mind and body and never pushing oneself to a point of pain. Join us in this relaxing yet rejuvenating practice completely dedicated to releasing tension from everyday life.
ALL ARE WELCOME! SISTERHOOD MEMBERS FREE NON-MEMBERS $5
Please dress in comfortable layers and bring a towel or yoga mat
RSVP [email protected]