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About OTRS
Congregation Olam Tikvah Religious School (OTRS) encourages our children to identify their place in the story of the Jewish people and understand the sacred space of the synagogue and its inhabitants. Based on a strong foundation of core knowledge, we help them develop confidence in their beliefs and become life-long Jewish learners, with their time at OTRS signifying only one part of their Jewish journeys. We strive to make Jewish learning accessible and engaging for each student and teach them how to be Jewish at every age and stage of their lives. Our parents recognize the importance of their involvement in school and synagogue life, and our students commit to building an atmosphere based on respect.
Want to know more about our Self-Paced Hebrew Program for 2nd-7th graders? You can find all the information you need here.
Children growing up in our community will:
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See themselves as part of the larger Jewish community;
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Feel proud and confident in their beliefs;
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Develop a respect for Judaism’s rich heritage;
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Be knowledgeable enough to feel confident walking into any synagogue; and
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Understand the fundamental practices and beliefs of Conservative Judaism.
Weather Cancellation Policy
Tuesdays
- If FCPS announces an early dismissal, we will automatically cancel classes for that afternoon and that announcement will be sent by email, text alert, and will be listed on our website
- If FCPS announces that all afternoon/evening programming is cancelled, we will make a decision about our program by 4pm and that announcement will be sent by email, text alert, and will be listed on our website. Please note that if that if FCPS announces cancellation of evening programming after 4:00pm, OTRS classes WILL continue under our normal schedule.
- If FCPS announces that school is cancelled, we will make a decision about our program by 10am and that announcement will be sent by email, text alert, and will be listed on our website. Because there are circumstances where schools are closed that don't apply to our program (like days when it is too cold to wait at the bus stop), we do not automatically follow the school closing decisions.
Sundays
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If FCPS announces that all Sunday programming is cancelled, we will make a decision about our program by 7:30am and that announcement will be sent by email, text alert, and will be listed on our website.
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If we determine that the area immediately surrounding OT presents weather-related safety concerns or if there are nonweather reasons why we cannot open school (like a power outage), we will make the decision to close school by 7:30am and that announcement will be sent by email, text alert, and will be listed on our website.
Contact
Debra Beland Ackerman, Director of Education & Youth Activities
Email: dackerman@olamtikvah.org
Phone: (703) 425-3237
Sat, January 28 2023
6 Shevat 5783
Today's Calendar
Shabbat Service : 9:30am |
USY Lock-In : 6:00pm |
Havdalah : 6:16pm |
Tomorrow's Calendar
USY Lock-In : 12:00am |
Shacharit : 9:00am |
Red Cross First Aid/CPR Class : 9:30am |
Power Pack Program (P3) : 1:00pm |
Sisterhood Cards, Cookies, Cordials & Coffee : 3:30pm |
Maariv : 8:00pm |
Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 5:15pm |
Scholar in Residence Shabbat Dinner : 5:45pm |
Shabbat Day
Shabbat Service : 9:30am |
Scholar in Residence Post-Lunch Discussion : 1:30pm |
Havdalah : 6:24pm |
Holy Chow Order Deadline : 11:55pm |
Happening at OT
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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 28 , 2023
Shabbat, Jan 28th 6:00p to Sunday, Jan 29th 8:00a
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 29 , 2023
Sunday, Jan 29th 9:30a to 12:30p
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 29 , 2023
Sunday, Jan 29th 1:00p to 3:00p
OT is having a Winter Power Pack collection to supplement the extra food needed by students in our area who experience food scarcity. You can donate items in the main lobby donation bench through Friday, January 27 -
Sunday ,
JanJanuary 29 , 2023
Sunday, Jan 29th 3:30p to 5:00p
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Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 31 , 2023
Tuesday, Jan 31st 7:00p to 8:00p