Worship and Torah Service: Shabbat Shalom
שבת שלום
October 1, 2025 | 10th of Tishrei, 5786 | י׳ בְּתִשְׁרֵי תשפ״ו
Parasha for Yom Kippur
- LEVITICUS 16:1-34 TORAH
- ISAIAH 57:14-58:14 PROPHETS
- MATTHEW 12:38-45, MATTHEW 25:31-46 GOSPEL
Parasha for Next Shabbat: Ha'Azinu
- DEUTERONOMY 32:1-52 TORAH
- 2 SAMUEL 22:1-51 PROPHETS
- JOHN 6:26-35 GOSPEL
High Holidays at Or HaOlam
High Holidays at Or HaOlam continue Wednesday evening October 1 at 7pm with Erev Yom Kippur Kol Nidre service יום כפור כל נדרי<ֿ/span> and continue on Thursday at 11am with our Yom Kippur יוֹם כִּפּוּר service. We will then Neilah (break the fast) Thursday evening at 6:30 with an outdoor picnic and barbeque. Please pick up a flier from the literature table in the foyer. This flier includes details on our events, plus some Holocaust educational events elsewhere. We encourage you to invite others to our services.
Shekels for Soldiers
We will take up a special collection to benefit Shekels for Soldiers: Injured IDF soldiers and other Israeli military men and women have sacrificed to keep their homeland – our spiritual homeland – safe. Let's support them in their time of need. Kent Bonham will leave for Israel October 15 with Sar Shalom Israel, the ministry led by Barri Seif. Wounded IDF personnel are among the people this organization specifically helps. Any amount helps – $25 buys a gift card for simple perks such as coffee, pastries, etc. while they are being treated in the hospital. When you give, please specify Shekels for Soldiers. If you are unable to donate today, you are welcome and encouraged to give anytime up until October 11.
Willow branches needed for two Sukkot services
Do you (or a really nice neighbor) have a willow tree? Our long-time dependable source has sold their home. We will need willow branches for our two Sukkot services in early October. If you can help, please see or contact Lori:
Anusim Teaching
Shabbat evening, October 4: Our Spanish Community has developed a presentation (in Spanish only) that is being offered to the greater Hispanic community in the Kansas City metro, inviting them to discover their spiritual heritage. There are plans to offer this presentation in English in the future.
Nuestra congregación hispana ha preparado una presentación (en español) para la comunidad hispana en Kansas City metro invitándolos a descubrir su herencia espiritual.
Workday at the Shul
Sunday, October 5 at 10 am: Playground repair, build the sukkah and other tasks. BYOTools, please!
Prayer vigil Monday, October 6
A former Hamas hostage asks you to not remain silent: October 7 two years ago, 6:29 am in Israel – the exact time when the brutal attack began. Please pray in solidarity with Israel at 10:29 pm CDT, which is 6:29 am in Israel.
Zeitim זיתים
Friday, October 10: Zeitim, Or HaOlam’s group for people in their 30s and 40s, including families with children) Double Blessing - Erev Shabbat + Sukkot! We invite you to come rejoice in the Or HaOlam sukkah with us Erev Shabbat Friday, October 10 at 5:30 pm! Please bring a dish to share. RSVP requested by Sunday, October 5 to Alexandra at (303) 817-2864.
Havdalah Dance Party- by Lo Kashish
Saturday, October 11, 7-9 pm: our Lo Kashish לא קשיש young adults invite you to the Havdalah Israeli dance party, starting at 7 pm. Bring yourself, family and friends for dance, fellowship and fun! Please bring snacks.
Big Sonia's BIG Birthday Bash!
Tickets are on sale NOW! Sonia Warshawski turns 100! Join the BIG Birthday Bash! Saturday, November 15 @ 7 pm. See BIG SONIA at Sonia's hometown movie theater*, followed by a Director Q+A and cake & cookies to celebrate Sonia turning 100! Wear some leopard print and you will be entered in a raffle for cool prizes from local vendors! Tickets on sale NOW. $15 in advance/$20 at the door. The back story: Sonia survived three Nazi death camps. Her tragic, yet triumphant story is told by her granddaughter and filmmaker in the movie Big Sonia. *Glenwood Arts Theater, 3707 W. 95th St., OVPKS
2nd Annual Celebration of the Nations
2nd Annual Celebration of the Nations Grand Event 2025: A free event Saturday, October 25, 4 pm at Macedonia Baptist Church, 1700 Linwood Blvd., KCMO. This is a celebration of the diversity of nations and languages of Believers in the Kansas City metro area. Or HaOlam will participate again.
Jewish Day of Discovery
Jewish Day of Discovery will be Sunday, October 26. For details, please pick up a flier from the literature table in the foyer. Register online and save until Tuesday, October 21. Register Here.
Amir Tsarfati, Friday, October 3
He will bring his Awaiting His Return Prophecy Conference to Abundant Life Church in Lee’s Summit. Amir is a native of Jerusalem and began his career as a tour guide. Through his work with church groups, God convicted him of the great need to explain Israel and its role in God’s plan. In 2001, Amir founded Behold Israel, a ministry which has become a major provider of worldwide real-time news and information about Israel within the context of Bible history and prophecy. He is also a New York Times bestselling author. For more information and the registration link, click here.
Messiah Conference Recordings
Déjà vu or first time for you? Messiah Conference recordings are now available. Pick up an order form on the literature table in the foyer, check off the classes you’d like to hear and return the form to Lori Wilson with your name and email address. She’ll email the class recordings to you.
