Congregation Ohr Shalom is a Reform Jewish Community nestledat the base of the Colorado National Monument in Grand Junction, Colorado.We are a small congregation made up of supportive, caring and diverse congregants where everyone knows your name.
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!
ANNUAL PURIM PARTY! (No charge)
Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at the First Congregation Church across the street from the synagogue.
Special entertainment includes: activities for the kids, suprises from Rabbi Korngold, and an awesome "Western" Purim spiel by Leslie Golub and friends prepared especially for our Congregation.
The board will supply chicken, fish, beverages and paper goods. Please contribute to our pot luck as follows:
A-F: Vegetables/Salads
G-M: Side Dishes (no shellfish please)
N-Z: Desserts
* Rabbi Korngold's visit to Congregation Ohr Shalom will begin on Shabbat, February 27, not on Friday, February 26.
Thank You for Numerous Donations to our Synagogue!
So many of you heard the call for donations to Congregation Ohr Shalom during the last month. Whether it be in honor of loved ones, in memory of relatives or special people who improved your lives in some way, the list was long and touching. Thank you for showing your love and support to the synagogue with this special mitzvah.
Hanukkah Party a Rousing Success!
Nearly 70 members and guests enjoyed Ohr Shalom's wonderful annual Hanukkah celebration complete with congregants' tasty pot luck dishes and LATKES provided by the excellent Board chefs.
Many families brought their own menorahs to light in unison. Children excitedly discovered treats in their individual goody bags and took home balloons at the end of the night.
Thank you so much to the Hanukkah Party committee of Kathleen, Claudia and Becky for all their hard work and to the many others who pitched in as well.
Next Board Meeting - Tuesday February 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.
From the URJ: D'var Torah in Text & Audio
January Shabbat Services Dates
Friday, January 29, 2010: Adult shabbat services to be led by Rabbi Korngold at 7:30 p.m!
Saturday, January 30, 2010: Rabbi continues with Children's Services:
1. Introduction: Songs and intro to Tu B'Shevat 9:20 - 9:30
2. Make place mats for Tu B'Shevat seder: 9:30 - 9:50 *please ask kids bring photo of self
Supplies needed: -Construction paper -Magazines with photos of fruits and trees that the kids can cut out and use to decorate the placemat -Markers or crayons to decorate -kid friendly scissors -Glue -Clear contact paper to laminate placemats -Blessings (Rabbi will bring)
3. Sorting 9:50- 10:05 -invite kids to bring 4 food items from their kitchen (they will get them back). We will try to figure out where they came from and what pathways it took to get them to us. Supplies needed: -Foods the kids bring -a globe or world map. (Not mandatory but would be fun to have for this.) - If kids can't be asked to bring food, how about photos from magazines we can cut out?
4. Break: 10:05- 10:15
4. Seder 10:15 - 11:00 Supplies needed (some suggested fruits. I can also bring these if you would prefer or if it is too confusing.) -local fruits (i.e. apples, apple juice (try for a local cider. I will get some if you can't. Otherwise apple juice is often imported from New Zealand) Maybe someone cans fruits or applesauce? -fruits from far away (clemintines) -fruits from Israel (i.e. figs or almonds if no nut allergies) -if possible, have each kid bring a plate and a cup (low impact since this is an environmental holiday. If not, paper plates and cups BUT NOT STROFOAM OR PLASTIC) -planting soil, parsley seeds, paper Dixie cups (I can bring these if you need me too)
5. Story 11:00 - 11:15
Other meetings with the Rabbi will be announced during services.
Future Adult Classes Now Scheduled
Jewish Ethics classes have begun and will be held every Thursday from 4 - 5:30 p.m. (except January 28th). No charge for Congregation members; $50 ffor non-members. Coffee, tea and refreshments will be served.
Join in for adult Torah study in the shul classroom from 12:15 - 2:15 p.m. nearly every Shabbat (Saturday). Everyone is welcome and there is no charge.
Additional instruction for Adult B'nei Mitzvah and Trop can be addressed if interest is shown. More information is available in February's Newsletter and on the Adult Education page of this web site.
Please contact Miriam at Miryamg18@bresnan.net if you have questions regarding these classes.
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