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Established in 1844, Ohef Sholom Temple is the largest and oldest reform congregation in Hampton Roads, with more than 700 families, or approximately 1,800 members.
As a Temple family, we recognize that Judaism is a life value system which encompasses deeds, education, lifestyle and behavior, as well as spirituality and belief. Our programming reflects all of these areas, offering something of interest to meet the needs of each of our members. We're proud of our Temple's tradition and heritage, as well as of our congregants' commitments to occupying positions of leadership in both the Jewish and secular communities. We are also proud of our openness, flexibility and desire to welcome members into our family. Ohef Sholom Temple takes to heart and practices the words that are etched in stone above our sanctuary doors:
"My House Shall Be Called A House Of Prayer For All Peoples."
530 RALEIGH AVENUE
NORFOLK, VA 23507
(757) 625-4295
MISSION STATEMENT
"My House Shall be Called a House of Prayer For All Peoples"
To provide a spiritual, cultural and educational environment inspired by the highest Reform Jewish values.
Ohef Sholom Temple - Something for Everyone
Adult Education
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Training
Choir
Confirmation
High Holiday Services
Holiday Celebrations
Introduction to Judaism
Men's Club
Music Programs
Religious and Hebrew School
Shabbat Dinners
Shabbat Evening Services
Shabbat Morning Services
Social Action and Tzedakah
Torah Study
Tot Shabbat
WRJ/Sisterhood
Youth Group
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Our Judaica/Gift Shop is open on Thursdays from 10:00 am-2:00 pm, before and after Friday night Shabbat Services and on Sunday mornings during Religious School hours.
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10 Minutes of Torah
Who among us is so busy that he cannot spend 10 minutes a day in the study of a Jewish text? Just 10 minutes? Such a commitment would enable us to meet our Jewish obligation to make Jewish study a fixed occurrence. If we make time to answer our cell phones a dozen times a day and to check our email five times an hour, surely we can find 10 minutes to contemplate sacred words that nourish the soul.
-- Rabbi Eric Yoffie, November 8, 2003, 13 Cheshvan 5764
The Union will send you a one-page e-mail each day on a topic of Jewish interest.
All you need to do is find 10 minutes a day to “do Torah.”
For more information click here to learn
more about 10 minutes of Torah.
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