High Holidays Learning with Rabbi Helfand
September 12, 19, 26; October 10, 11:00 am
Conference Room and Zoom
As we approach the High Holidays, we’ll lean into some of the main themes of these Days of Awe. All are welcome. Each class is stand-alone, so come for one, for all, or whenever you can. More details HERE.
Hadar DC: Teshuvah Beit Midrash
Tuesday, September 10, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Salzberg Library
The Talmud is replete with stories of the rabbis changing their positions and acknowledging the error of their ways. In this session, we’ll turn to these stories to examine what we can learn from the rabbis’ quickness to admit fault and their willingness to change course. More details and registration HERE.
Themes of Loss and Life in the Machzor
Wednesday, September 11, 8:00 pm
Zoom
Details TBA
Ne’ilah in Gehenna by I.L. Peretz with Cantor Labovitz
September 17, 8:00 pm
Salzberg Library
Please join Cantor Labovitz for this exploration of classic Yiddish literature as we prepare for our journey through the Days of Awe. More details HERE.
Shabbat Kol Ha-Neshama (The Voice of our Souls) Contemplative Service
Saturday, September, 21, 8:45 am - 9:45 am
Salzberg Library
Join Rabbi Helfand for a new, OKC contemplative service. We will pray together the Shabbat morning service with the help of niggunim (wordless melodies), meditation, breathing exercises, singing, chant, and more. At 9:45 am, please continue to pray with us as we join together with the main service in the Sanctuary. More details HERE.
Elul Rhythm and Ruach – Preparing for the Birthday of the World
Saturday, September 21, 10:45 am - 11:30 am
OKC Back Tent
We invite families with young children to join us as we prepare for renewal and the birthday of the world and celebrate together with a special Rhythm ‘N‘ Ruach Shabbat Family Jam. We welcome Auntie A, our 5785 High Holiday youth service leader for this special shabbat morning family program. Join us in the downstairs lobby for a snack before the service. Check out her website HERE.
Rediscovering the Haftarot for Rosh Hashanah
September 25, 8:00 pm
Zoom
Details TBA
Selichot with Beth El Congregation
September 28, 8:00 pm
OKC Lobby and Sanctuary
Details TBA
Rosh HaShanah Fest
Sunday, September 29, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
OKC Building - Multiple Locations
Rosh Hashanah Fest is Ohr Kodesh’s family-friendly, pre-holiday celebration. Prepare to welcome the Jewish New Year with hands-on craft projects, games, and activities. Hear the shofar and participate in a tzedakah project to do good in the community. No registration required. More details HERE.
