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Inspiring Today's Diverse Jewish Community

Ways to Help Oklahoma City Tornado Victims
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United Jewish Federation Tornado Relief Fund
Funds raised will support relief efforts of the Jewish Federation of Greater Oklahoma City. One hundred percent of funds donated will go to the local Federation and its relief efforts on the ground.

The Red Cross requested donations be given to American Red Cross Disaster Relief, which helps provide food, shelter and emotional support to those affected by disasters, by visiting their web site, dialing 1-800-RED-CROSS or texting "REDCROSS" to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

The Salvation Army said it is organizing disaster response units to serve hard-hit areas in central Oklahoma, including Moore and South Oklahoma City. Donations can be through their web site (click on link at above) or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY. Supporters can text the word "STORM" to 80888 to make a $10 donation via mobile phone; to confirm your gift, respond with the word "Yes."  

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma strongly discourage donations of items such as clothing and supplies. Monetary donations can be made through their web site or text "FOOD" to 32333 to donate $10. 

Chai Gala 2013

Welcome to Dor Hadash

At Congregation Dor Hadash, you will find a contemporary approach to Judaism while our community maintains a respect for traditional Jewish values. 

At Dor Hadash our doors are open to all: singles, families, gays and lesbians, interracial, and interfaith. We are a diverse, down-to-earth, and varied group of people from all walks of life. Join our diverse community and experience a progressive Reconstructionist approach to Judaism. 

Gesher School, our religious school, is a place where children and teens enjoy learning and being a part of our close-knit kehillah (community). >>more

Rabbi's Weekly Torah Talk
Parashat Naso: Numbers 4:21-7:89

The Power of Blessing
 
In our congregation before every celebration of a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, I meet briefly with the family before the service. It is a moment to make sure everyone is assembled, hear if there are any last minute concerns, collect ourselves and set the intention for the morning. Then, just before we head to the sanctuary, I offer the Bar/Bat Mitzvah a blessing. It is the three-fold blessing of peace, also called the Priestly blessing that appears in this week's parasha, Naso (Num. 6:24-26).   >>more

May at a Glance
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Shabbat Services
Fri May 3, 7:00 p.m.
Kabbalat Shabbat with Rabbi

Fri May 10, 7:00 p.m.
Kabbalat Shabbat--Rabbi and guest speaker Jackie Tolley, Hillel Director


Sat May 11, 10:00 a.m.
Shabbat services with Rabbi

Fri May 17, 6:30 p.m.
Shabbat B'Yachad--Rabbi

Fri May 24, 7:00 p.m.
Shabbat at Home. No services at Dor Hadash



Fri May 31, 7:00 p.m.
Kabbalat Shabbat--lay led
Torah Study
Sat May 4, 10:00 a.m.
Torah Study with Rabbi

Sat May 11,  9:00 a.m.
Torah Study with Rabbi followed by Shabbat service

Meetings
Tue May 7, 6:00 p.m.
Ritual Committee

Tue May 7, 7:00 p.m.
Board meeting

Thu May 16, 7:00 p.m.
Membership Committee

Sun May 19 3:00 p.m.
Shir Hadash

Tue May 28, 7:00 p.m.
Board of Trustees


Gesher/Teen Activities
Sun May 12
No Gesher School

Gesher Mitzvah Project
Donate new pajamas for children of all ages to be donated to Polinsky Center

Community Events
Sun May 5
Rabbi's Cafe (adult ed)

Fri May 10
Guest speaker Jackie Tolley, SDSU Hillel Director


Sun May 12
Mother's Day

Tue May 14
Tikkun Leil Shavuot

Sat May 18
Chai Cabaret Gala and Fundraiser


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One Book, One Congregation is reading The Aleppo Codex: A True Story of Obsession, Faith, and the Pursuit of an Ancient Bible by Matti Friedman

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