Israel Programming
At this challenging time, Oheb Shalom is committed to producing and promoting thoughtful and thought-provoking programming that confronts and dissects the issues confronting Israel today.
Tuesdays, April 2, 9, and 16 at 7 pm (virtual)
Poetry for Our Days: Israeli Poets Respond to 10/7 with Rachel Korazim
The calamity of 10/7 has left Israel and the Jewish world in shock and despair. As more horrific details unfold, Israelis are finding themselves less able to talk about it. The expression heard most often these days is “ein milim – there are no words.” And yet, there are Israelis finding words to express pain and anger, despair and abandonment. In our sessions we will read and discuss poetry written by Israelis in response to 10/7. Study with master educator Rachel Korazim, a scholar of the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, who specializes in Holocaust education, poetry, and curriculum development in Israel. Rachel will join us over Zoom from her home in Israel. Co-sponsored with Congregation Beth-El, Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel, and Congregation B'nai Israel.
Sunday, April 7, 12:30-1:30 pm, Oheb Shalom
Jewish Federation CommUNITY Mitzvah Day
Make a real impact on the lives of others by joining us in the Bobrow Kosher Food Pantry. CommUNITY Mitzvah Day during Federation’s Centennial year provides opportunity to put our Jewish values of tikkun olam (repairing the world) and tzedakah (charitable giving) into action, making a real impact on the lives of others. At Oheb, volunteers will be organizing shelves, packing canned goods and non-perishable groceries into shopping bags, making plastic/paper grocery bag combinations, and breaking down cardboard boxes.
To sign up, click here.
Sunday, May 19, noon-3 pm, Whippany
Yom Ha'atzma'ut Israel Block Party
Presented by Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ. It’s time to paint the town blue and white! Join your GMW community in celebrating Israel’s birthday at a fun-filled block party. Show your Jewish ruach and support for Israel. Enjoy a delicious Israeli-style barbecue lunch*, shop at the authentic style shuk, and take part in activities for the whole family! Address provided upon registration. *Kosher dietary laws observed
For more information, click here.
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Take a look at what we've done so far) below:
Oct 8, 2023 - Greater MetroWest Community Gathering in Solidarity with Israel at Temple B'nai Jeshurun, Short Hills
Oct 9 - Brief online gathering held to create a "landing spot" for anyone who wishes to pray and feel one another’s presence
Oct 10 - Home page carousel slide added, directs to Greater MetroWest Federation resource page
Oct 15 - Israel Solidarity March and Rally, 85 Mt Pleasant Ave, Livingston
Oct 23 - In weekly email, Rabbi Treu and Cantor Kissner invite congregants to sign up to read Torah for someone in Israel.
Oct 28 - Havdalah of Healing and Hope, Spiotta Park, South Orange
Nov 14 - March Against Antisemitism in Washington, DC
Dec 3 - Listening Circle at Oheb Shalom
Dec 4 - Understanding Antisemtism on Campus virtual event, with David White of ADL
Dec 19 - Signs go up in front of building (see above)
Jan 21, 2024 - Jews and Arabs Choosing a Shared Future (SOMA Action event)
Jan 28 - Social Media and the State of Our People at Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel
Feb 17 - Two Truths in One Heart, Two Peoples in One Land: Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger and Noor A'wad of Roots in Conversation. (Watch it here)
