Ohr Shalom JCC of Grand Junction, Grand Junction, CO
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March 10, 2010   24 Adar 5770
 


Welcome to Congregation Ohr Shalom


Address: 441 Kennedy Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81502 

Mailing Address:  P.O box 1311 Grand Junction, CO 81502

Message line:  970  243-2491     
info@ohrshalomgj.org for more information

 

Welcome to Congregation Ohr Shalom - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - See Information About Services & Activities Below  

 Bat Mitzvah in the Mountains     

Congregation Ohr Shalom is a Reform Jewish Community nestled at the base of the Colorado National Monument in Grand Junction, Colorado.  We are a small congregation made up of supportive, caring and diverse congregants (spanning locals and transplants, young and retired, many, many interests and professions, as well as Orthodox, Conservative, Reform or Reconstructionist Jewish backgrounds).    

Our synagogue is a place for prayer, jewish celebrations, spirituality, community involvement, education, healing and social action. Join us as we explore the richness of our faith and traditions both indoors and outside. 

New to Grand Junction? New to Temple? New to Judaism? Come check us out!

 

 
PASSOVER SEDER, TUESDAY, MARCH 30 at 6 p.m.  

 

Annual Community Seder - Tuesday, March 30, 2010

At First Congregational Church (across from Ohr Shalom)



                             Matzo

Pot Luck Dinner - Chicken, wine and drinks provided

Request which dish you want to bring or ask for suggestions
include these below:

- Tzimmes - Chicken Soup
- Salad - Kugel
- Fruit - 1 dozen peeled hard boiled eggs
- Hot vegetables - Charoset
- Gefilte fish - Dessert

This is a meat meal and should conform to kosher-for-Passover guidelines.

Prices: Member Adult: $12.00 Non-Member Adult: $18.00
Member Child: $ 6.00 Non-Member Adult: $10.00

Call Becky at 970-314-7598 to sign up for a food items and to make reservations.
Newsletter also has Reservation Form for USPS mailing.

PLAY PASSOVER GAMES at: www.kosher4passover.com/kids.htm



ANNUAL PURIM PARTY & POT LUCK! WITH A WESTERN FLAVOR!  

queen esther, hubby and hamenRose - queen of hearts
 


An awesome "Western" Purim play performed by
Leslie Golub and friends entertained all at the 
Congregation Ohr Shalom Purim 2010 celebration.
(L) Rose is lovely as the Queen of Hearts! 

        

    

IMPORTANT HEBREW SCHOOL NEWS!  

 
  See Hebrew School Page for news and parent planning information!

 
 
Upcoming Congregation Services Dates  

Friday, March 12
7:30 p.m. Lay-Led Shabbat Services
 
Monday, March 29
First Passover Seder Services
 
Tuesday, March 30
6:00 p.m. Annual Community Seder
Located across the street at First Congregation Church
More information to come.
VOICE OF THE CONGREGANTS!  

Dear Congregants:

It's time once again to touch base with the congregation for your honest input and insights ragarding Ohr Shalom. Another typicaly survey you ask? No, this is a special face-to-face get together with one of your fellow members, Claudia Fanning, Harry Hotimsky or Becky Haack in the comfort of the Synagogue, your home or perhaps a coffee shop. Even by phone if you request. It's up to you.  While the discussion guide has a few check boxes, most of your time with the interviewer will be spent having you share your views on a wide range of Jewish and Ohr Shalom topics. It's easy!

We're attempting to reach ALL of our  congregants since we likely have differing opinions and we don't want to miss a single one. Can we make our goal? Hopefully so. This is an investment in your synagogue's short term and long term future. The results will be kept confidential, unless you request otherwise. Claudia will be the project manager as she has a 25 year backround as a researcher. The Summary of Results should be available to the congregation during the summer planning season.

This is such an important effort! We hope you are able to participate within the next few weeks!

Any questions, email Claudia at claudia_fanning@hotmail.com .

Chile Contributions Encouraged  


Who could have imagined that not one but two devestating earthquakes would occur within such a short space of time!

After the disaster in Haiti, our congregation set up a task force specifically to determine how we, as a community, can aid those who suffer disasters worldwide. Gayle Gerson is heading this task force and, along with the Board, is asking everyone to donate what they can to ease the suffering in Chile.

If you are planning to donate, we urge you to send your check through Congregation Ohr Shalom so that we, as a community, can fulfill our commitment to tikkun olam (healing the world). The plan is for Congregation Ohr Shalom to send a check to the Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) which has already organized to help in Chile through the Jewish communities located in Santiago and Concepcion and other areas affected by the earthquake. We anticipate sending our first check to the JDC within the next few days and then on a regular basis as checks arrive. JDC was instrumental in sending aid to Haiti as well. 
 
Next Board Meeting - Tuesday March 9, 2010  

  Everyone is welcome to attend the February Board meeting at Congregation Ohr Shalom at 6:00 p.m. on February, February 9, 2010. This is an excellent opportunity to express your opinions and ideas about the Congregation and its future.

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