Shabbat
A Day of Rest and Renewal
As God rested on the seventh day, so we celebrate rest and the Divine every shabbat. Please join us for our Shabbat offerings whether for all in the main sanctuary, or our youth and teen Shabbat programing.
We celebrate Shabbat with warmth and ruach (spirit). Recognizing that our youngest members are our future, we also offer a diversity of services for children of all ages and levels.
Shabbat Services
We are blessed to have a vibrant and growing community. At Ohr Kodesh, we encourage ways to help everyone gather together sacredly and thoughtfully. We offer a variety of designated spaces and programming options for children and youth during Shabbat and holiday services.
Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday evening In-Person (Chapel) and on Livestream.
Welcome Shabbat with Cantor Labovitz, Rabbi Helfand and OKC Members.
Before Shabbat, download and print a copy of the service from Siddur Lev Shalem along with this week's parashat from the Etz Hayyim Chumash.
Shabbat Morning
In-Person Services in the Main Sanctuary 9 AM
Join Rabbi Helfand and Cantor Labovitz in the Main Sanctuary. Please review the In-Person Service Guidelines HERE.
Ohr Kodesh deeply values youth education, peer to peer engagement, and active participation in services. In order to support our youth and community as a whole, we ask that during Shabbat morning and holiday services, children and teens are in the service or an organized program.
Parents, please help them find their way to the Shabbat morning programming listed HERE.
Livestream 9 AM
Join Rabbi Helfand and Cantor Labovitz from the Ohr Kodesh Sanctuary via Livestream HERE.
- Before Shabbat, please follow the Instructions for Accessing Live Streaming on Shabbat and Holidays to set up your computer.
- Before Shabbat, download and print a copy of the service from Siddur Lev Shalem along with this week's parashat from the Etz Hayyim Chumash.
Outdoor Minyan 9:45 AM (See Schedule)
Lay-led services on the OKC Patio. Please review the In-Person Service Guidelines HERE.
Shabbat Minchah, Se'udah Shlishit
In-Person (Chapel) Time: OKC calendar.
Close out Shabbat with Rabbi Helfand and OKC Members.
Havdalah & Community Check-in on Zoom
Wed, February 1 2023
10 Shevat 5783
Siddur Lev Shalem
Kiddush - Together as a Community
Combined Kiddush for Indoor and Outdoor Services.
If you would like to Sponsor an upcoming kiddush, click 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