Congregation Olam Tikvah

Donate by December 5 to Community for Helping Others (CHO), which supports the working poor. CHO will set up a “Christmas Store” to help children in need celebrate the holiday.

Sunday morning Shacharit

Hop on the bus and join OTYouth for some fun and fresh air as Machar and Kadima go on our annual visit to the farm!

Interested in becoming Red Cross First Aid/CPR certified? You can complete your certification in adult and child CPR, First Aid and AED through Olam Tikvah!

Take advantage of a no religious school Sunday and join Men's Club for a beautiful hike along the Potomac. Bring your family and friends for this kid-friendly hike!

Interfaith Communities for Dialogue (ICD) invites you to the first of a 4-part series of dialogues to develop a deeper understanding of our diverse faiths and the potential role of faith or ethical systems in shaping a respectful and equitable society and a more sustainable environment for everyone. Participants will be motivated to act both individually and together.

Join us in-person or via livestream at olamtikvah.org/livestream

Donate by December 5 to Community for Helping Others (CHO), which supports the working poor. CHO will set up a “Christmas Store” to help children in need celebrate the holiday.

Join us in-person or via livestream at olamtikvah.org/livestream

Donate by December 5 to Community for Helping Others (CHO), which supports the working poor. CHO will set up a “Christmas Store” to help children in need celebrate the holiday.

Join us in-person or via livestream at olamtikvah.org/livestream

Donate by December 5 to Community for Helping Others (CHO), which supports the working poor. CHO will set up a “Christmas Store” to help children in need celebrate the holiday.

Gather each Wednesday morning to discuss the first Jewish law code. Join this lively group as we consider this core text for Jewish ethics, ritual, and theology. No prior knowledge necessary and the English translation is provided. In 5784/2023-24 we will continue studying Pirkei Avot (The Ethics of Our Ancestors), beginning with Chapter 3. Email Erin Dreyfuss to be added to the class list.

Midrash is a prominent genre of early rabbinic interpretation, often associated with stories and “filling in” gaps of the Torah. But who has the right to write midrash - only 3rd century rabbis? This class will examine texts written by Jews who have lent their own voice to the midrashic canon. What questions are they asking about our sacred stories, and how are they answering these questions through stories, poetry, or song?

Join us in-person or via livestream at olamtikvah.org/livestream

Donate by December 5 to Community for Helping Others (CHO), which supports the working poor. CHO will set up a “Christmas Store” to help children in need celebrate the holiday.

Connect with other Jewish families at this free, informal gathering of children ages 0-3 with a caregiver, as we play and dance. Open to the entire community, facilitated by the Olam Tikvah Preschool.

Prepare for Shabbat by studying Torah at this weekly virtual lunch and learn. Email Erin Dreyfuss at edreyfuss@olamtikvah.org to be added to the class list.

Join us in-person or via livestream at olamtikvah.org/livestream

Donate by December 5 to Community for Helping Others (CHO), which supports the working poor. CHO will set up a “Christmas Store” to help children in need celebrate the holiday.

in the Library

Donate by December 5 to Community for Helping Others (CHO), which supports the working poor. CHO will set up a “Christmas Store” to help children in need celebrate the holiday.

Shabbat mornings offer a wealth of worship and learning opportunities for all ages. We hold one congregational service, beginning at 9:30am. Men and women of all ages - from age 13 through grandparents - lead portions of the service, receive aliyot, and read Torah. It's not unusual for younger children, below b'nei mitzvah age, to lead the chanting of specific prayers. Youth childcare and services begin in our youth wing at 10:00am for ages 18 months-6th grade. The congregation always enjoys lunch together following the service.

Saturdays beginning at 10:00am, children ages 18 months-6th grade may be dropped off in the youth wing for childcare, followed by youth services. Details at https://www.olamtikvah.org/services#youth-shabbat