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Welcome to Congregation Olam Tikvah, "World of Hope," in the heart of Jewish Fairfax. We look forward to seeing you at services, a youth event, Sisterhood, Men's Club, adult study, or one of our many other activities. |
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This Week at OT
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Sign up for the Olam Tikvah Listserv. Send an e-mail to rpalley@olamtikvah.org from the e-mail account where you would like to receive information. On the subject line, type Join OT. In the body of the message, type your first and last name.
Friday, |
7:58pm Candles |
Saturday, |
9:30am Service |
Sunday, |
9:00am OTRS Gr K-7 |
Monday, |
8:00pm Minyan |
Tuesday, |
4:30pm OTRS Gr 2-7 |
Wednesday, |
8:00am Shacharit |
Thursday, |
8:00pm Minyan |
Friday, |
8:04pm Candles |
Saturday, |
9:30am Service |
Sunday, |
No OTRS |
Read the May 2013 Contemporary for more information on coming events and activities. Past issues are available on our Publications page.
Quick Links:
Enrichment Opportunities 5773: A summary of programs for adults, children, teens, and families this fall and throughout the year.
New in Ritual & Prayers:
Watch our videos on how to put on tefillin and how to have an aliyah.
Tots through Teens and Family Programs
Sifreinu Family Book Discussions
continue this month. See the list of books for each grade and the discussion schedules.
Baby & Me Playgroup, Thursdays, 9:30–11:00am, starting September 13. Connect with other Jewish families with young children at an informal gathering of parents, grandparents and/or caregivers with children ages 0-3 years as we play, share a snack, and attend a music class. No charge, membership not required. For more information please contact Sharon Sherry, Preschool Director, preschool@olamtikvah.org or 703-425-1886.
OT Annual Meeting and Dinner
Sunday, June 2, 5:30pm
A great opportunity to socialize with fellow congregants and conduct synagogue business. RSVP to Leona by May 24 if you are attending the dinner.
OT Featured in WJW
Washington Jewish Week has a wonderful description of Olam Tikvah's multigenerational community, and the many ways we reach out to involve people of different interests and ages. See the May 9 WJW or read the article in PDF form.
JSSA's Employment and Career Services Presents
Speed Networking!
Thursday, May 30, 7:00-9:00pm
A fun, fast paced event at OT for employers and job-seekers!
Sign up today to meet lots of people in a structured setting. Learn and practice networking skills. Get tips on how to make progress in you job search. Cost: $10. See the flyer for more information.
Community Book Discussion
Sunday, June 2, 2:00-4:00pm
OT will join local mosques and churches for a discussion of 12 Steps to a Compassionate Life by the globally recognized religious scholar Karen Armstrong, at Ravensworth Baptist Church. Read more.
Honey Fundraiser
Order by July 9 for free US shipping!
What better way to wish family, friends and business associates a “Sweet and Healthy New Year” than sending honey? Every jar you order helps benefit Olam Tikvah, too. Order online now! See the flyer for more information.
Scholar-in-Residence Recipes
Rabbi Gil Marks, noted chef and author, joined us for a weekend in February 2013. See the recipes from the Scholar-in-Residence weekend. Our thanks to chef Rabbi Gil Marks for letting us publish them.
Pay dues online - annually, monthly, any time you want!
See how you can help ensure a solid and secure financial foundation for
Olam Tikvah’s future.
Spring Fling at Jewish Treasures
Treat yourself or someone special!! All jewelry is 20% off from April 28 through the end of May at the OT Judaica shop.
We appreciate our sponsors. See our Sponsors page for more information.
Elizabeth Maer Vacation Planner
Contact the Main Office or sfriedman@olamtikvah.org for sponsorship information.
Membership Information
If you are interested in joining Olam Tikvah or want more information about membership, please contact Rachelle Palley. She and the Membership committee representatives will be happy to answer your questions.
Get our membership application form in PDF format. You can also get the membership application as a MS Word file.
Let us know about your life cycle events. To share news of a joyous occasion, such as a birth, engagement or marriage, as well as unfortunate news, such as a serious illness, hospitalization or death, call the office or email our Administrator, Rachelle Palley.
Welcome to our web site! If you encounter any problems, please tell Rachelle Palley in the main office.
Affiliated with The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism