Holidays & Festivals
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
We hold a special erev Rosh Hashanah service in Maplewood Park open to the entire community (photo above), free of charge. Check out our 2023 event photo album here.
As we do every year, we also hold our traditional Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services, for adults and children, in our chapel and sanctuary.
Selichot
We mark the beginning of the period leading up to the High Holidays with an uplifting evening of prayer, meditation and music outdoors.
Sukkot
Our congregational Sukkah, raised each year by the Men’s Club, is available for all to enjoy throughout the holiday. We host a special service and dinner. The Miriam Sisterhood holds its Membership Appreciation Night in the sukkah and the Men’s Club holds an annual Scotch in the Sukkah event.
Simchat Torah
Our annual Simchat Torah festivities feature services, Hallel and Hakafot (dancing with the Torah scrolls), featuring music and entertainment. A celebratory kiddush lunch follows for the entire community.
Chanukah
Spin the dreidel and enjoy latkes and sufganiyot with us as we celebrate the Festival of Lights! The entire congregation comes together to light the menorah and sing songs on this special night.
In the past, we have enjoyed a Chanukah-themed First Friday,
a township Menorah Lighting, and Oheb’s own Menorah Lighting.
Tu B’Shevat
The “New Year of the Trees” has been marked at Oheb Shalom in years past with a musical service, a Seder and a focus on environmental sustainability.
Purim
Oheb hosts a Purim Celebration for Kids & Families as well as a dinner and Megillah reading.
In addition, our Purim tote mitzvah fundraiser delivers mishloach manot to members along with Purim greetings from Oheb friends.
Passover
To watch the other two entries in the Chametz series, click here. To view our dedicated Passover page, click here.
We begin with a study and siyum for the first born on the morning of Passover eve. That night (Night of the First Seder) is an evening service at Oheb. We continue to hold morning services throughout the eight days of Passover. Yizkor is recited during the morning service on the 8th day of Passover.
Lag B’Omer
This holiday is celebrated with a congregation-wide outdoor picnic and bonfire.
Shavuot
On erev Shavuot, there is a Tikkun Leil Shavuot learning event and celebration, complete with cheesecake. And in the morning, festival services for adults and families.
Weekly Service Schedule
The community is welcome to join us for all services.
Morning Minyan:
(Mon, Tue, Thu, and Fri)
8 am – Zoom
Wednesday Morning Minyan:
8 am – Always in-person, followed by breakfast discussion (also on Zoom).
Friday Evening Shabbat:
6 pm – Zoom, except for monthly First Friday services and dinner, which may be viewed on our Livestream page.
Saturday Morning Shabbat:
9:45 am – Shabbat morning services are always in-person and on our Livestream page, followed by a kiddush lunch.
Sunday Morning Minyan:
9 am – Meets in person at Oheb on mornings when Zeman School is in session. On days when Zeman is NOT is session, we meet on Zoom