This Week at OT

Read the May 2012 Contemporary for more information on coming events and activities. Past issues are available on our Publications page.

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Especially for Our Younger Members and Families

First Ever OTPS Summer Camp! Olam Tikvah Preschool will offer a two-week camp this coming summer. Camp will run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Send in your application soon!! For more information, call 703-425-1886 or email director@olamtikvahpreschool.org.

OTRS Registration for September 2012

The Religious School registration form for the 2012-2013 school year is now available online.

Developing a Toolbox of Strategies to Use with Young Children
Tuesday, May 15, 8:15pm–9:15pm

OT Preschool offers a parent workshop on strategies to help optimize young children’s continued developmental growth and progress. Read more. RSVP to Sharon Sherry, 703-425-1886 or director@olamtikvahpreschool.org.

How to Help Preschoolers Overcome their Fears
Tuesday, May 22, 9:30am–10:30am

Please join the OT Preschool for a parent workshop led by Ivy Weitzner. We welcome you and your children not enrolled in preschool. Please RSVP to Sharon Sherry, 703-425-1886 or director@olamtikvahpreschool.org.

Just for fun: Enjoy a look at OT youth past and present with this PowerPoint Slide Show!

Help OT Reach Our Annual Campaign Goal!

To donate to our 5772 Annual Campaign, click the button above. To donate to a specific fund, please use our Donations page. Your support helps us continue to provide all the religious, educational, and social services and programs that are important to our members and to the community. Please note: the minimum for online donations is $10 due to OT's transaction costs.

The Sweet Study of Shavuot at Olam Tikvah

Let Rabbis Kalender and Paskind tell you what sweet learning is in store for you this Shavuot at Olam Tikvah. Tikkun Leil Shavuot--Saturday, May 26, 8:00pm.

New Assisted Listening System Installed

A new FM wireless listening system provides clear sound in both the main seating of the sanctuary and the surrounding pods. It is compatible with cochlear implants and hearing aids. Receivers, neck loops, and headphones can be found near the bookshelf at the sanctuary entrance. Read more about accessibility at Olam Tikvah.

Spring Events

Book of Jonah

Wednesdays, April 18, and May 2, 9, & 16, 7:30pm-9:00pm

We will read one of the only prophetic books to make it into the liturgy in order to deepen our understanding, both of the biblical book itself and of its role in our observance of Yom Kippur. More information.

Blood Drive

Mother's Day, Sunday, May 13, 8:00am - 1:00pm

Our annual Mother's Day Blood Drive will support the ongoing need for blood. Honor a special woman in your life by donating. Schedule an appointment by contacting AnnEllen Feltcorn at efeltcorn@cox.net or call (703) 425-3784. More information.

50+ Employment Expo

Monday, May 21, 10:00am-3:00pm
North Bethesda Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda, MD

Sponsored by the Jewish Council on Aging, the Expo will have government, IT, retail, healthcare and other employers, community resources, seminars, an internet café (to assist with online applications) and resume reviewing rooms. Free parking and free admission. See the flyer for more information.