Our Staff
Debra Ackerman, Director of Congregational Learning and Programs
Have questions about learning at every age at Olam Tikvah? Want to know more about our Youth Groups or Youth Shabbat/Holiday programs? Contact Debra at dackerman@olamtikvah.org or (703) 425-1880.
Michal Allon, Office and Communications Manager
General questions about Olam Tikvah, events and announcements? Contact Michal at mallon@olamtikvah.org or or (703) 425-1880
Melissa Benson, Rabbis' Assistant
Need to talk to a rabbi? Need to order a memorial plaque or Tree of Life leaf? Contact Melissa at mbenson@olamtikvah.org or (703) 425-1880.
Rochelle Goldberg, Executive Director
Have questions about membership, kiddush sponsorship, or facilities rental? Contact Rochelle at rgoldberg@olamtikvah.org or (703) 425-1880.
Debbie Howard, Preschool Director
Interested in our cooperative-style Jewish preschool? Looking for summer camp for your 3-5 year old? Contact Debbie at preschool@olamtikvah.org or (703) 425-1886.
Abby Kerbel, OTRS Principal
Interested in OTRS, our religious school for children in K-10th grade? Contact Abby at akerbel@olamtikvah.org or (703) 425-3237.
Julie Lifland, Bookkeeper
Have a billing question? Would you like to use a credit card or set up automatic payments to pay your membership dues? Contact Julie at jlifland@olamtikvah.org or (703) 425-1880.
Wed, September 11 2024
8 Elul 5784
Today's Calendar
| Shacharit : 8:30am |
| Maariv : 8:00pm |
Tomorrow's Calendar
| Torah Study on Zoom : 12:00pm |
| Maariv : 8:00pm |
Friday Night
| Kabbalat Shabbat : 6:15pm |
| Candle Lighting : 7:01pm |
Shabbat Day
| Shabbat Service : 9:30am |
| Childcare and Youth Services : 10:00am |
| Havdalah : 8:08pm |
Happening at OT
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 15 , 2024Sisterhood Opening Brunch
Sunday, Sep 15th 9:45a to 12:00p
Conversation with a local author, Sara Goodman Confino, author of Behind Every Good Man (August 2024); Don't Forget to Write (September 2023); She's Up to No Good (August 2022), and For the Love of Friends (August 2021). Sara Goodman Confino teaches high school English and journalism in Montgomery County, Maryland, where she lives with her husband, two sons, and miniature schnauzer, Sandy. When she's not writing or working out, she can be found on the beach or at a Springsteen show, sometimes even dancing on stage. Registration coming soon. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 15 , 2024Men's Club Scotch and Steak Night
Sunday, Sep 15th 6:00p to 9:00p
Join Men's Club for the annual Scotch and Steak Night. The theme is "Bourbon and Ballers" featuring a bourbon tasting and a talk on lesser known Jewish athletes. RSVP deadline is September 5. -
Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 18 , 2024Machzor Class with Rabbi Kalender
Wednesday, Sep 18th 7:15p to 8:00p
Join Rabbi Kalender to consider the prayer and the concept of Rosh Hashana as Yom Hadin, the day of judgment. What does it mean that God knows our secrets, judges us, and guides us with compassion? We’ll discuss this anxious, yet hopeful theology. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 22 , 2024OTRS Parent Field Trip to the Capital Jewish Museum
Sunday, Sep 22nd 9:15a to 11:45a
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Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 25 , 2024Seder HaAvodah: The Priestly Temple Service
Wednesday, Sep 25th 7:15p to 8:00p
Seder HaAvodah: The Priestly Temple Service Join Rabbi Sigal for an exploration about why we continue to reenact the Yom Kippur Temple Service nearly 2000 years since it last occurred. We’ll look at the prayer of the High Priest and the meaning we find in it, ending the night with song.
