Worship at TOS
Prayer takes many forms. Uttered informally when alone and in unison during Mourner's Kaddish, we sing prayers in worship and in thanksgiving. Prayers become sacred ritual as when making Kiddush over wine. Mi Shebeirach proclaims our hope for healing. Our prayer for peace, Oseh Shalom, seems to never be fully answered. Interestingly, the Hebrew word for prayer is tefillah, derived in part from l'hitpallel which means "to judge oneself." It presumes introspection and a belief that prayerful thought matters. As Jews, we join in a rich variety of prayerful experiences: (click on pictures for descriptions and times)
Call me, and I will answer you.
—Jeremiah
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Sun, November 17 2019
19 Cheshvan 5780
Interfaith Thanksgiving
November 24 3:30 Temple Beth Zion
Join the Brookline Interfaith communities, Rabbi Schaefer, members of our choir, and Too Klez for Comfort, as we celebrate Thanksgiving together. Details.
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We welcome you to services, led by Rabbi Audrey Marcus Berkman & Rabbi Daniel Schaefer:
Friday Evenings at 6:00 pm
Friday night services have child care.
Saturday Mornings at 10:30 am
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Upcoming Events
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Monthly Women’s Rosh Chodesh Group with Rabbi Audrey Marcus Berkman
Wednesday, Nov 20th 7:00p to 8:30p
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You, The Jury
Thursday, Nov 21st 7:00p to 8:30p
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Shabbat Morning B'yachad
Shabbat, Nov 23rd 10:00a to 1:30p
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Shabbat B'yachad
Friday, Dec 6th 5:30p to 8:00p
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Soul Cycle: Spiritual Insights into the Jewish Holiday Cycle Taught by Rabbi Daniel Schaefer and Rabbinic Intern Ryan Leszner
Thursday, Dec 12th 6:30p to 8:00p
About Ohabei Shalom
Progressive in attitude yet traditional in practice, Temple Ohabei Shalom is an inclusive Jewish community committed to nurturing, sustaining, and touching Jewish lives through lifelong learning, joyful worship, and repair of the world in word and deed.
