Daily Minyan: Morning & Evening
“Prayers from the heart open all the gates of heaven.” Rebbe Nachman
Ohr Kodesh is proud of its tradition of providing a twice-daily minyan, a welcoming place where we come together as a community in prayer.
Our minyan is made possible by our communal efforts - all Ohr Kodesh members are assigned "Minyan duty" on a rotating basis, alphabetically by last name twice a year. Your participation makes it possible for those of us who are in mourning or observing a Yahrzeit to be able to say Kaddish, the prayer in honor of the memory of our loved ones.
If you have not been able to attend lately, please come and hear the inspirational stories of our members’ families. They bind us together in untold ways.
Please join us. All are welcome.
Religious Practice During COVID-19
These are difficult times and finding a way to continue to pray and connect as a community can be challenging. As we continue navigating what it looks like to move forward together, we must all be mindful that it takes time to adjust. We must continue prioritizing and be guided by our core values: Derekh Eretz (Respect and Courtesy), Chesed (Acts of Kindness) and Kehillah Kedosha (Sacred Community).
With these principles in mind, Ohr Kodesh offers both in-person and remote access to our daily morning, afternoon and evening services. We hope that everyone in the congregation will participate in helping make sure we have a minyan each day.
Shacharit (Morning) Services
Monday-Friday, services are conducted at 7:15AM and on Sundays and Federal Holidays at 9AM on Zoom. On Sundays and Thursdays services are conducted together, both In-Person from the Chapel and on Zoom.
Ma'ariv (Evening) Services (7:30PM)
Sundays-Thursdays, services are conducted together, both In-Person in the Cohen Chapel and on Zoom.
We are using Siddur Lev Shalem for weekday services. If you would like to follow along, please download and print the appropriate service. PDFs are also available in the sidebar section of this page.
Saying Kaddish
When 10 adult Jews are gathered together through real-time video and audio connection (e.g. a Zoom call) and/or in-person, those who are in a period of mourning or observing a yahrzeit may recite the mourner’s kaddish. If 10 adult Jews are not present, a Prayer in Lieu of Kaddish is recited.
Support OKC Minyans: Ohr Kodesh SOS WhatsApp Group
Sundays-Fridays, services are conducted together, both In-Person in the Cohen Chapel and on Zoom. At times, it can be difficult to get 10 people. Help support the daily Minyan by joining the Ohr Kodesh SOS WhatsApp Minyan group on your phone, in case we need more people for a minyan.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Dennis Concepcion at dconcepcion@ohrkodesh.org.
Wed, February 1 2023
10 Shevat 5783
Minyan Schedule & Links
Shacharit (Morning) Weekdays 7:15AM Sunday & Federal Holidays 9AM In-Person: Sunday, Monday & Thursday Zoom: Sunday-Friday
Ma'ariv (Evening) 7:30PM In-Person & Zoom: Sunday-Thursday
Kabbalat Shabbat (& Ma'ariv) In-Person & LiveStream: See Calendar
Siddur Lev Shalem: Texts
Shacharit (Morning) Service PDF
Minchah (Afternoon) Service PDF
Kabbalat Shabbat & Ma'ariv PDF
Texts for additional services are available by download HERE.
Upcoming Events
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023Shulchan Ivrit (Hebrew Table) with Katya
Saturday, Feb 4th 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Join Katya to practice Hebrew during Kiddush. All are welcome! -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023
Saturday, Feb 4th 12:45pm to 3:00pm
After Kiddush is over, games will be played in the Social Hall. This event is open to everyone in the OKC community. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2023Erev Tu B'shvat at OKC!
Sunday, Feb 5th (All day)
Join us for a day of programming for all ages! We'll have the 3rd Maryland Jewish Choral Festival, a Family Park Cleanup, and the Branching Out Expo