By Amy Unger and Ron Fink
Musical Kabbalat Shabbat and Potato Bar Dinner
On Friday night Nov. 22, Congregation Or Atid members and guests were treated to a lively and spiritual Shabbat service.
An assembled group of musically talented congregants, led by Rabbi Sherry Grinsteiner, brought their voices and musical instruments to inspire everyone with the beautiful sounds of welcoming and celebrating Shabbat.
Following the participatory and inspirational service, everyone was treated to a delicious “Potato Bar” dinner with all the fixins, followed by an assortment of scrumptious desserts (a carb-loading dinner, for sure)!.
Seniors Schmoose and Nosh Club (Mo’adon) Guest –
A Conversation with Tal Bahar
On Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 26, attendees in Congregation Or Atid’s Seniors Schmooze and Nosh Club (Mo’adon) enjoyed an enlightening conversation with Tal Bahar, Richmond’s Shlicha (Israeli Emissary).
Tal presented an insightful talk on the Israeli System of Government, offering a closer look at Israeli internal politics. She shared that she would be spending a year-and-a-half building meaningful connections between Israel and Richmond.
During the Israel-Hamas war, Tal actively engaged in Israeli advocacy efforts, volunteering her time and even returning to Richmond, to meet with local officials and the Jewish community.
The audience learned that Tal brings a wealth of experience and passion to her work in community, education, and advocacy. Her dedication extends beyond the current crises, as she has participated in numerous missions across North America, promoting the Israeli voice and collaborating with Diaspora Jewry.
Tal indicated she was excited to return to Richmond in this new capacity. She arrived early in June and hit the ground running with lots of meetings, programs, and speaking engagements on her first several weeks and many more planned. Attendees certainly learned a lot from Tal’s experience and passion for Israeli advocacy for our community.
Seniors in the West End of Richmond are invited to attend these enjoyable monthly Mo’adon programs.
This is a great opportunity for casual conversations and stimulating activities in a warm and friendly environment. Activities include music, dance, performances, lectures, socialization time, and of course delicious desserts.
Programs are held once a month, generally on the last Tuesday of each month from 2 – 4 p.m. at Congregation Or Atid.
Need a ride? Just let our synagogue office know, and we’ll arrange a ride with our volunteer drivers. We encourage you to also bring your friends and make the most of this delightful time together!
All of these programs are FREE of charge thanks to a generous grant from the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond.
