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2024 News & Planned Services City Council Proclamation Update: As some of you know, The Port Angeles City Council had a proclamation on the table that was very negative towards Israel. Several board members have communicated with the Port Angeles City Council members including the sponsoring individual, Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin. On Tuesday (1/16/24), Gary Kriedberg, Suzanne […]
High Holy Days 5783 / 2022
5783/2022 High Holy Days for Congregation Olympic B’nai Shalom(Click for details) Rosh HaShanah Services led by Suzanne DeBey Sunday, September 25: 6:00 – 7:00 pm – Dinner Potluck 7:15 pm: Erev Rosh HaShanah service, OUUF* Monday, September 26: 6:30 am: Sunrise Service at Port Angeles City Pier – Sunrise is at 7:06 10:00 am: Morning […]
COBS Live Attendance Guidelines
As we continue to navigate this pandemic, we continue to keep our guidelines updated. The health and safety of our community is our priority. As such, we have implemented the following guidelines for attending any live COBS event: To attend you will need to: Provide proof of vaccination and a booster at the door. In […]
High Holy Days 2021
We are excited to have LIVE High Holy Day Services this year! Please see below for details. Rosh HaShanah Monday, September 6: 7:15 pm: Erev Rosh HaShanah service, OUUF* Tuesday, September 7: 6:00 am: Sunrise Service at Port Angeles City Pier 10:00 am: Morning Torah Service, OUUF * 2:30 pm: Tashlich […]
Good to see each other!
The COBS in-person Adult Ed presentation about the Garden of Eden was a hit! It was wonderful to see friends in person, and enjoy our beautiful area. Many thanks to Suzanne for planning the presentation, and Bruce for opening his garden for our Garden of Eden talk!! From the handout: THE GARDEN OF EDEN […]
The Legacy of the Tree of All Knowledge
In anticipation of our upcoming discussion about The Garden of Eden, take a look at this D’Var Torah by Rabbi Dan Moskovitz. https://reformjudaism.org/learning/torah-study/torah-commentary/legacy-tree-all-knowledge
High Holy Days – COBS Update
High Holy Day Services: We have made the difficult decision to not hold our own High Holy Day Services for a number of reasons: COVID-19 The high risk nature of our congregation We were unable to secure a student rabbi for services this year Instead, we are going to explore and share access to streaming […]
Transcription of the Torah – Follow Up
Thank you, Rich for an informative and lively discussion! Below are links to reference materials used, as well as more information on St. Vitus Dance, the recognition of which contributed to societal norms that have been followed for centuries. Resources: Who Wrote the Bible, by Richard E. Friedman And God Said: How Translations Conceal the […]
COBS Embraces virtual programming!
As Jews, we have spent centuries overcoming adversity, including pandemics. (Ever heard of a little thing in Exodus called Plagues?) So, we are excited to continue offering Jewish programming through digital platforms while we all adhere to current social distancing guidelines. Please check the Events calendar for upcoming virtual programming! Next up – A educational […]
Upcoming programs
May 21, 2024 by mdesser • Uncategorized
Thursday, May 23rd, 4:30 to 7:00 pm – Program followed by a Potluck at the Unitarian Church – Presentation by Kline Galland and Olympic Area Agency on Aging. Few of us plan for old age yet almost all of us will age into frailty and need help. Kline Galland (https://www.klinegalland.org/) provides Senior resources including home care, residential […]