Elul Learning and Programming
Why Teshuvah is Hard with Rabbi Corey Helfand
Saturday, September 13, 6:40 pm (part 2)
Saturday, September 20, 6:30 pm (part 3)
Salzberg Family Library
Meshorerim Collective with Cantor Hinda Labovitz
Tuesdays, September 16 and 30, 7:30 pm
Meshorerim, literally meaning, "singers," are a group of congregants who will gather for a melody and song circle to get familiar with the tunes we use throughout the High Holiday season and beyond. Participants will get the chance to make music together, discuss prayer, and reflect outside of the formal services. Find more information and register HERE. Co-sponsored by Ohr Kodesh and Hadar.
Olam Hesed Yibaneh: Let the World Be Built Through Steadfast Love with Rabbi Emeritus Lyle Fishman
Saturday, September 13, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Cohen Chapel
How can we realize this ideal as we enter the New Year? This study is in memory of Debbie Berger z”l, who enriched the world through her acts of hesed (loving kindness).
Selichot with Beth El of Montgomery County - Program and Service
Saturday, September 13, 8:30 pm
Beth El of Montgomery County
We'll begin with a program and discussion, followed by a cookies and coffee break, and then a meaningful Selichot service.
Shofar Workshop with David Gray
Sunday, September 14, 9:45 am
Brides' Room
Whether you've never done it, or have been serving the community for years and are looking to deepen your knowledge and skills, this class is for you. Join David Gray as we cover the laws, lore, liturgy, and practical techniques regarding sounding the shofar for the Days of Awe. We particularly invite those who have served as Ba'alei Tekiah (shofar blowers) to share what participation in the seasonal mitzvah means to them. If you have one, please bring your shofar.
Teshuvah and (Im)perfection with Rabbi Micha'el Rosenberg
Wednesday, September 17, 8:00 pm on Zoom
One way of thinking about teshuvah is as a process of refinement moving towards self-perfection. Yet, for many, the very notion of perfection is an impediment to self-improvement; every time we aim for perfection and fail, we come to doubt the very possibility of improvement. What role can perfection play in the process of teshuvah, and especially during this season of repentance? Is it possible to latch on to the goal of perfection without falling victim to its discouraging effects?
Pregnant with Possibility: Waiting, Hoping, and Acting in the New Year with Rabbi Avi Strausberg
Thurday, September 18, 8:00 pm
Salzberg Family Library
Rosh Hashanah is described in our liturgy as Hayom Harat Olam—“Today the world is conceived.” This evocative image frames the new year not as a moment of completion, but of beginning, gestation, and waiting. In this session, we’ll explore the spiritual posture of hope and expectation through the metaphor of pregnancy, asking: What does it mean to wait with faith? When is waiting an act of trust—and when does hope call us to act? Together we’ll study sources from liturgy and from hasidut to reflect on how we might enter the new year attuned to the rhythms of waiting, the urgency of hope, and the courage to act.
OKC at Nationals Park
Sunday, September 14, 11:35 am
National's Stadium
Join the OKC Community for an afternoon of Nationals baseball on September 14! Tickets will be available for pickup in the OKC administrative office beginning Monday, August 25. Tickets will be available for pickup in the OKC administrative office beginning Monday, August 25: Mondays - Thursdays, 9:00 - 4:30 pm or Fridays, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. To ensure a smooth and fair process for everyone, seats can only be chosen at the time of pickup and with assistance from a member of our staff. Contact Hagit Leibowitz (hleibowitz@ohrkodesh.org) if you cannot pick up your tickets at OKC. We are grateful to the Lerner family for their generous donation. Register HERE.
Bat Kol: Macrame Sukkot Decorations
Sunday, September 14, 8:00 pm
Congregant's Home
Create classic sukkah decorations with the women of Bat Kol! Enjoy light snacks, drinks, and schmoozing at this casual crafting event. No experience necessary.
Register HERE by Wednesday, September 10. The address of this event is in the confirmation email.
Bat Kol Zumba
Sunday, September 21, 9:10 am
Kaye Social Hall
Jumpstart your week with music and movement! Zumba is a Latin dance-inspired aerobic workout that combines easy-to-follow dance moves in high and low-intensity intervals. Wear workout clothes and sneakers; bring a water bottle as well. Registration is encouraged. Find more info on the OKC website.
Mentsch Club: Brainstorm Planning Session
Sunday, September 21, 8:00 pm
Silver Brand Brewery
Do you have great ideas? Do you enjoy planning or attending events? Join us at Silver Branch Brewery for our annual planning event. Please contact Bryan Mosca and Jeremy Kahn (mentschclub@ohrkodesh.org) for more information.
