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Superman Is Jewish — Program In Orange Tonight

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May 082013
 

627In Celebration of the Man of Steel’s 75th Birthday: Rabbi Alvin Wainhaus & Rabbi Chagie Rubin, spiritual leader of New Haven’s Young Israel (Orthodox) Synagogue present: SUPERMAN IS JEWISH at Congregation Or Shalom, 205 Old Grassy Hill Road, tonight at 7 p.m.

Did you know that the most famous comic book super-hero of all time, along with most of America’s comic-book heroes were created by Jews? Did you know that Superman, as originally drawn, was meant to be Jewish?

Rabbi Chagie Rubin of New Haven’s Young Israel, and rabbi in residence at the Hebrew High School of New England, is a well known expert on the Jewish impact on the comic book industry.

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Passover begins today: Congregation Or Shalom’s Weekly Calendar

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Mar 252013
 

Congregation Or Shalom, 205 Old Grassy Hill Road, announced this week’s calendar of events.

Tuesday, March 26

First day of Pesach, Service 9:30 am

Passover Sader Plate

Passover Sader Plate

Seder

The office will be closed

No Zumba

 

Wednesday, March 27

Second day of Pesach Service 9:30 am

The office will be Closed

No School

 

Thursday, March 28

Service at 7:30 am

Zumba 7:00 pm

 

Friday, March 29

Service 7:00 pm

Oneg is sponsored by Stacia & Kevin Barry

 

Saturday, March 30

Service 9:30 am

 

Sunday, March 31

Service 9:00 am

No School

 

Monday, April 1

Service 9:30 am

7th day of Pesach

Service 7:00 pm

Latter Days of Pesach

Office Closed

 

Tuesday, April 2

Service 9:30 am

8th day of Pesach

Yizkor approx 11:00 am

Office Closed

Zumba 7:00 pm

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Join the Neighborly Walkers Team for the MS Walk In April

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Mar 192013
 

MS-logo1024x605Members of Congregation Or Shalom and friends welcome you to join their “Neighborly Walkers Team” for the MS Walk at West Haven High School on Sunday, April 21.

The annual walk benefits the Connecticut Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

For donations or more information contact: Civianne or Eric Bloch, 499 Wagon Trail, Orange 06477; call 203 878-6689  or e-mail eric@bloch.com

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Or Shalom Youth Group Raises Awareness To Homelessness

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Jan 132013
 

The Kadima 6th, 7th & 8th graders of Congregation Or Shalom spent six hours outdoors in cardboard boxes outside the Synagogue last night for their annual “Freeze Out”

The Freeze Out was an effort to become aware of the plight of the homeless in America. Last year 11 youths shivered on the snow covered ground this year, 14 young people and their adult chaperones gathered around a nice warm campfire.

The kids toasted marshmallows on long sticks and later learned what happened to a balloon when it hits the flames — it pops, sending sparks flying in every direction and then the smell of latex wafts through the air for quite a while afterward.

Throughout the evening people stopped by to drop off items that would be of help to the homeless (e.g., toiletries, coats, hats, gloves, etc.) that will be delivered to local shelters immediately. They also accepted cash donations for Orange Operation Fuel.

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Or Shalom Collecting Items and Monetary Donations During Freeze Out Tonight

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Jan 122013
 

Rabbi Alvin Wainhaus and children wam up by a fire in this file photo from the 2012 Freeze Out.

The Kadima 6th, 7th & 8th graders of Congregation Or Shalom will be spending the night outdoors in cardboard boxes outside the Synagogue from 6:30 p.m. till midnight for their annual “Freeze Out”

A Freeze Out is an effort to become aware of the plight of the homeless in America.

Rabbi Alvin Wainhaus said, “It’s all too easy for our suburban children to be oblivious to the problem of homelessness, that is so obvious just a few miles away in our inner cities. More and more youth groups across the United States have therefore begun to try to understand the problem of homelessness.”

Everyone in the Orange community should consider stopping by sometime tonight to drop off items that might be of help to the homeless (e.g., toiletries, coats, hats, gloves, etc.) We’ll see that they get to local shelters immediately. They’ll also be accepting monetary donations for Orange Operation Fuel.

“Consider coming out to help the homeless, and supporting our brave Kadima kids,” Wainhaus said.

The Rabbi will be speaking to the kids in the parking lot at 6:45 p.m. to kick off the event.

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Erev Shemini Atzeret at 7 PM. at Congregation Or Shalom

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Oct 072012
 

The Sukkah outside of Congregation Or Shalom.

Erev Shemini Atzeret: in the Jewish Calendar runs from 6:30 PM – 11:59 PM tonight.

Congregation Or Shalom, 605 Old Grassy Hill Road, opens its doors for the Erev Shemini Atzeret at 7 PM. as part of the Feast of the Tabernacles as it begins to come to a close.

During this holiday Jews remember the wandering in the desert; it also is a harvest festival.

The observances includes building and “dwelling” in a booth; waving branches and a fruit during services.

For gentiles who would like more insight on this holiday click HERE.

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The Feast of the Tabernacles Begins At Sundown

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Sep 302012
 

Congregation Or Shalom, 605 Old Grassy Hill Road, begins the 7 day Feast of the Tabernacles at sundown tonight.

During this holiday Jews remember the wandering in the desert; it also is a harvest festival.

The observances includes building and “dwelling” in a booth; waving branches and a fruit during services

Sukkot will be celebrated at Or Shalom as follows:

Erev Sukkot: Sunday, September 30, 7:00 PM
(in Sukkah, weather permitting, bring coats)

Sukkot First Day: Monday, October 1, 9:30 AM
Homemade  lasagna prepared by Wesleyan University’s Kosher chef and Or Shalom friend, Stephanie Asher, will be served in the Sukkah,  Sunday & Monday, following the morning Service.

Sukkot Second Night: Tuesday, October 2, 7:00 PM
(in Sukkah,weather permitting, bring coats)

Sukkot Second Day: Tuesday, October 2, 9:30 AM

Shabbat of Sukkot Service: Friday, October 5, 7:00 PM
(in Sukkah, weather permitting, bring coats)

Shabbat Sukkot Service: Saturday, October 6, 9:30 AM

Erev Shemini Atzeret: Sunday, October 7, 7:00 PM

Shemini Atzeret/Yizkor: Monday, October 8, 9:30 AM
Yizkor approx 11:00 AM

Simhat Torah: Monday, October 8, 6:30 PM

Simhat Torah: Tuesday, October 9, 9:30 A

For gentiles who would like more information on this holiday click HERE.

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Outdoor Shabbat Service Was Well Attended

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Sep 082012
 

Rabbi Alvin Wainhaus

On Friday, Sept. 7, Congregation Or Shalom hosted an outdoor Shabbat Service under the Gazebo on the Orange Fairgrounds.
Rabbi Alvin Wainhaus invited the entire community, both members of the congregation and prospective members to join in the sing-along service during which he played guitar and led the large crowd in song.
Although some weather forecasters were predicting stifling humidity, G_D was smiling down on the Rabbi, and sent pleasant weather with a slight breeze for the service.
Congregation Or Shalom is located at 205 Old Grassy Hill Road. Visit the website for more information about their events and services.

 

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Outdoor Shabbat Service Tonight At The Gazebo At 7 p.m.

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Sep 072012
 

Rabbi Alvin Wainhaus leads the congregation in song at last year’s outdoor service.

Congregation Or Shalom invites the public to join in the annual outdoor Friday night Shabbat Service under the Gazebo at High Plains Community Center on Friday evening, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m.

Rabbi Wainhaus will bring his guitar and lead everyone in a joyful “sing-along” service.  This is a wonderful opportunity to meet Rabbi Wainhaus and members of Or Shalom.

About 100 people attended last year’s Service.  Some chairs are provided but they encourage you to bring your own lawn chair.  (Note: the grounds will be available prior to the Or Shalom event, if you would like to bring a blanket and picnic.)

For more information, contact Jody at the Or Shalom office at 203-799-2341.

Originally published Aug 17, 2012 @ 6:33

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Got Kugels? — Order Yours From Or Shalom By 3 P.M. Friday

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Aug 232012
 

Order your Kugels for the High Holiday.

The Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah is coming and Congregation Or Shalom, 205 Old Grassy Hill Road, Orange wants to make sure you will enjoy the time with your family instead of cooking.

Sandy Weinstein and Shirley Fiedler are c0-chairing the sale and coordinating the baking of homemade Pareve Lokshen [noodle] Kugels.

The Kugels are available in plain or raisin for $9.54 each.

This year, they also are offering Gluten-free Kugel for $11.54 each. Each Kugel will feed 6 people.

Orders and payments are due in the Or Shalom office by Friday, Aug. 24, by 3 p.m.

All proceeds from the sale benefit Or Shalom.

For more information, call 203-799-2341 or visit the Or Shalom website at http://www.orshalomct.org.

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