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Sunday, May 4

Sisterhood Spring Brunch, Sunday, May 4, 9:30am. "The Modern Jewish Mom’s Guide to Shabbat" Author Meredith Jacobs will offer realistic advice on how to incorporate Shabbat into contemporary family life. We will have a limited number of copies of her book available for purchase and signing. Brunch includes Election of Officers and General Membership Meeting. Cost: $6. See the flyer for more information and to RSVP.

Sukkot in April. Yes, it comes late this year! (That's due to when Pesach falls.) Olam Tikvah will participate once again in our annual “tikkun olam” home-repair project, along with more than 25 other metropolitan Washington-area synagogues. The program improves the living conditions of elderly, disabled, and low-income homeowners by helping them maintain their homes. Its sponsors include Yachad, the Jewish Housing and Community Development Corporation. Both skilled and unskilled volunteers are needed, and teenagers over the age of 13 are welcome with adult supervision. House captain Allen Lebowitz will oversee the project, and Eric Rothberg will serve again as OT’s volunteer coordinator. Please contact Eric at ericandrachel@verizon.net to volunteer, give your preferred shifts, and note any special home repair skills.

OTUSY Lunch, 12:30pm-2:00pm. Join OTUSY for lunch as we say farewell to our current board and seniors and welcome in next year's board. We also will pay special tribute to Rabbi Ben Gideon for all that he contributed to OT's youth program.

ABBA Beer Tasting & Steak Dinner, 6:30pm. Join the men from ABBA as we enjoy a relaxing evening at Olam Tikvah. We'll taste and learn about various beers and enjoy a nice steak dinner! An assortment of non-alcoholic refreshments will be provided too. Cost: $36, payable at the event, will cover all of the evening's activities. RSVP by Thursday, April 17, to David Goldberg (dgoldberg@rathbun-goldberg.com) or Ilan Sussan (xo4salc@yahoo.com) to let us know if you will attend and/or if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you on May 4th!

Sisterhood Goes to the Movies! Sunday, May 4, 7:30pm and Tuesday, May 13, 10:30am. Enjoy the 8th Annual Jewish Film Festival with Sisterhood friends! Complimentary tickets will be distributed—one ticket per Sisterhood member—on a first-come-first-served basis. We have 10 tickets for each of the following shows. Choose one ticket for either Sunday, May 4, 7:30pm, Three Mothers, or Tuesday, May 13, 10:30am, Orthodox Stance. Both movies will be shown at the Cinema Arts Theater at Fair City Mall. For more information, or to reserve your ticket, please contact Sarah Schultz. For complete Film Festival information, check out www.jccnv.org.

Tuesday, May 6

Free Shlock Rock Concert, 5:00pm-6:00pm, followed by optional dinner. OT's Preschool and Religious School will host this freeYom HaAtzmaut concert at Olam Tikvah. Everyone's invited for cool Jewish music and fun (arts and crafts too)!! Check the group out at www.shlockrock.com.

Wednesday, May 7

Lion Tales Puppet Show, 10:00am. Children’s puppet show for preschoolers. All welcomed. Free.

Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebration, 6:00pm. Join us for a Birthday Party for Israel! Bring the family for a evening of fun! BBQ! Israeli Dancing (we'll have a DJ who will teach the dances)! Birthday Cake! Special evening service! $6/person, $3.00/child, $30.00 family max.

Saturday, May 10

Shabbat Mincha/Ma’ariv/Havdalah, times vary. Extend Shabbat! If you enjoy singing or listening to Israeli songs with a lot of spirit, this afternoon is for you and your family. After a brief Mincha service, join us for a snack and great singing. The format is relaxed (no ties or jackets, casual dress), short (1 1/2 hours from start to finish), family-friendly and free! Also scheduled for June 14.

Sunday, May 11

OT Blood Drive, 8:00am-1:00pm. Help patients awaiting blood in 15 local Washington-area hospitals and reduce INOVA's deficit in every blood type. The donation process takes about 1 1/2 hours, and each congregant donation is credited to our synagogue account. All donors will be entered into a raffle for $25 a gift certificate, compliments of Merrifield Garden Center. Set up your appointment early to help ensure our success. E-mail blooddrive@olamtikvah.org with your name and preferred appointment time. Please call AnnEllen Feltcorn with concerns about your personal eligibility.

Tuesday, May 13

Wednesday, May 14

Golf Tournament to Benefit Adult Ed and Capital Hospice. 8:00am, registration and breakfast. Tee up on for the Rabbi Itzhaq Klirs Memorial Golf Tournament, which benefits both our Adult Education Fund and Capital Hospice. Register today! See the flyer for information and registration. For more details, call Tom Stryer.

Casserole collection, 4:00pm-8:30pm.

Thursday, May 15

Book Club, 7:00pm. The Sisterhood Book Club will meet to discuss Rashi’s Daughters, Book II: Miriam, by Maggie Anton. The Club discussed the first book in the series last May, with the thought-provoking guidance of Rabbi Rebecca Wand Ben-Gideon. Luckily for us, she has agreed to facilitate once again. Everyone is encouraged and welcome to attend, even if you did not read the first book. Please RSVP by Monday, January 14 by calling the Sisterhood Voice Mailbox, (703)-425-1880 x243, or e-mailing agsterling@cox.net.

Friday, May 16

Saying Todah Rabbah: Shabbat Dinner in Honor of the Ben-Gideons, 6:15. Services and dinner to follow. After five years of spiritual leadership, guidance and friendship, Congregation Olam Tikvah would like to wish the Ben-Gideon family all the best in their new endeavor and say thank you for their five years of service to our community. Please join us for Shabbat services and dinner in their honor. Invitations were mailed in late March. RSVP by May 1. If you need information about the dinner or costs, please call the office.

Saturday, May 17

Religious School Shabbat, 11:00am.

Sunday, May 18

Sisterhood Seaboard Region Spring Conference, Sunday, May 18, 9:00am. BlackRock Center for the Arts, Germantown, MD.

Machar & Kadima Tanakh Zoo Scavenger Hunt, 12:15pm.

Friday-Monday, May 23-26

USY Spring Convention.

Friday, May 30

Shabbat Dinner with Rabbi Yafet Alemu, 6:15pm, services followed by dinner. Join us to meet Rabbi Yafet Alemu, founder and director of Equal Opportunity for Ethiopian Jews in Israel (EOEJ). Rabbi Alemu will speak about the issues faced by the 120,000 Ethiopian Jews who have immigrated to Israel over the course of the past 30 years as part of several worldwide initiatives. Together with EOEJ, Rabbi Alemu works with Ethiopian Jewish immigrants in their struggle to become active participants in and full contributors to Israeli society. In this year when we are celebrating Israel’s 60th birthday, we have an opportunity to have a direct, positive impact on this community in Israel. RSVP information is in the May Contemporary. For addition details, contact David Doniger or Susan Coren.

Sunday, June 1

Membership Meeting, 11:00am. Join us for the election of Officers and Directors for 2008-2010 Board; budget review, volunteer recognition. We scheduled the membership meeting early so everyone can go to DC for the Israel Celebration. We will provide lunch after the meeting.

Israel @60 Capital Celebration on the National Mall, 12:00pm-5:00pm. You don’t want to miss this community celebration of Israel’s birthday! Israeli food and major entertainers from both Israel & the United States, crafts, displays, etc. We make the trip to DC easy with buses leaving from and returning to Olam Tikvah. Cost: $7.50/adult, $5/child, $20 family max. Olam Tikvah is one of the sponsors for this great event. If you would like to help out on the Mall contact Rabbi Ben-Gideon, who is coordinating the volunteers.

Sunday, June 8

Confirmation Brunch.

Sisterhood Volunteer Appreciation Event, Sunday, June 8, Time TBA.

Monday, June 9

Tot Shavuot, 10:30am. We will have a fun, informative Shavuot service for children (age 18 months and up) and enjoy some delicious ice cream as well (pareve alternatives will also be available)! Watch for more details.

Saturday, June 14

Wednesday, June 18

Casserole collection, 4:00pm-8:30pm.

Friday, June 20

Chorale at Shabbat Evening Service, 8:00pm.

Sunday, June 29

ABBA Old Dominion Brewery Tour.

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