Mission Statement: Congregation Or Chadash is a vibrant and innovative Reform Jewish Community that promotes Jewish Spirituality and lifelong learning based on the values of Torah, social action, friendship, and caring. Read about our Core Values.
Congregation Or Chadash serves northern Montgomery County and southern Frederick County Maryland. We offer a full array of services and activities including weekly Shabbat services, Torah study, Religious School for pre-k through 12th grade, Sisterhood, Brotherhood, social activities for adults and families, and youth groups for all ages. Browse around our website to learn more.
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There is so much going on at Or Chadash! Here are some highlights, but please check our Calendarpage to see many more programs and events.
TORAH STUDY
Saturday the 28th
10:30 a.m.
Bo (Exodus 10:1- 13:16)- What is your last straw in a fight? What is the first month of the year? From what kind of slavery does the deliverance from Egypt free us? How do we show we are part of the community? What are the direct commandments pertaining to Passover in this Torah portion?
Miriam's Tea
January 29th, 12:00pm
Women of all ages are invited to join the WCOC for their annual Miriam's Tea. Please bring your mothers, daughters, sisters and friends! Adults $10, Children $7. Donations & RSVP should be mailed to Barbara Marx. We will be collection gently used winter coats for local charities at the event.
Adult Valentine Dinner
February 11th, 5:00pm
at The Flaming Pitt
Join the Brotherhood for their 8th Annual Valentine's Dinner. The fixed price menu is $45 per person and each lady gets a rose! To RSVP, please contact Ron Isaacson at 301-353-9153 or isaacson4@verizon.net by February 8th. For information see this flier!
OCSwill be participating once again in the Adult Regional Choir Festival on March 17, 2012, at Temple Rodef Shalom, in Falls Church, Va. We need as many singers as possible to participate!! Dr. Joshua Jacobson, internationally renowned Jewish music scholar and Founding Music Director of the Zamir Chorale of Boston, will be composer in residence for the weekend!! Rehearsals are at Temple, Monday evenings at 7:00pm, beginning January 9th. For more information, contact Ron Isaacson at isaacson4@verizon.net.
Adult B'nai Mitzvah, Are you interested in an Adult B'naiMitzvah experience? Rabbi Kobey is exploring the idea of starting a class of those interested. Class schedule would depend on participation and group availability. Please email her at rabbikobey@gmail.com for more information.
The Purim Play needs more Actors, especially MALES! It’s not too late to join the Purim Play! We need a King, a Mordechai, and maybe even a Haman, plus more. You don’t need to sing, unless you want to. Please contact Daniel Rosenberg ASAP at vocalyz@gmail.com or 301-972-1966 (before 8PM, please). The play will be performed Sunday morning, March 11, 2012 before the Carnival. Rehearsals are set for three Sundays from noon to 2PM (February 12 and 26, and March 4) with lunch provided for participating Religious School students.
American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Our Relay for Life team captain, Lisa Yaw, is ready to build a team for this year. If you are interested in helping her organize or joining the team please contact her at glyaw1@rcn.com or 301-947-5525. For more information on Relay for Life click here.
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Check out our Library!
Did you know you can look at Congregation Or Chadash's library online? Look at all the fabulous books we have. Browse the selection and then visit the library to check them out.
Congregation Or Chadash serves northern Montgomery County and southern Frederick County Maryland. We offer a full array of services and activities including weekly Shabbat services, Torah study, Religious School for pre-k through 12th grade, Sisterhood, Brotherhood, social activities for adults and families, and youth groups for all ages. Browse around our website to learn more.
