OJC Services

OJC is an egalitarian congregation with a warm, welcoming spirit. Our Rabbis and Cantor inspire us with meaningful learning and lively prayer in the context of services. OJC is also proud to maintain our two daily Minyanim for those in our community who wish to pray or are looking for comfort in times of loss. We encourage everyone to participate in services and find meaning in reaching out to G-d.

Visiting relatives or here on business, from out of town? We welcome everyone to our Daily Minyan and weekly Shabbat services.

Please join us at our daily and Shabbat services and be “counted” in our minyanim!

Schedule of services this week starting Friday May 10

Friday Morning

Friday May 10 6:45 AM – Rosh Chodeh Sivan

Kaballat Shabbat

Friday, May 10 evening: 7:00 PM EDT
Candle lighting at 7:41PM

Shabbat

Saturday, May 11 morning 9:00 AM – Parashat Bemidbar
Saturday, May 11 afternoon 7:45PM – Mincha/Ma’ariv and Havdalah

Daily Minyan – Morning

Sunday 9:00 AM – Mother’s Day
Monday 6:50 AM
Tuesday 7:00 AM

Erev Shavuot

Tuesday, May 14 evening 7:30 PM Tikkun Leil Shavuot at HERJC
Candle lighting at 7:44PM

Shavuot Day 1

Wednesday, May 15 9:00 AM – Holiday morning service
Adult Bat Mitzvah – Kiddush luncheon to follow
8:00 PM - Mincha/Ma’ariv services

Shavuot Day 2

Thursday, May 16 6:30 AM Early Yizkor Service
9:00 AM – Holiday morning service – Yizkor
7:00 PM – Mincha/Ma’ariv services

Friday Morning

Friday May 17 7:00 AM

Kaballat Shabbat

Friday, May 17 evening: 7:00 PM EDT
Candle lighting at 7:48PM

Shabbat

Saturday, May 17 morning 9:00 AM – Parashat Naso
9:30 AM – KHNS

Daily Minyan – Evening

Sunday through Thursday 8:00 PM, except as noted above for Shavuot

OJC also has many different types of services for children and families.

Kol Haneshema – Voice of Soul

The Kol HaNeshama Minyan service is lay led and encourages joint davening and participation. We meet once a month downstairs in the multi-purpose room creating an intimate and informal environment, as an alternative to Oceanside Jewish Center’s regular traditional Shabbat Service that is held upstairs in our Main Sanctuary. At each service our voices sound a little stronger as we feel more comfortable with the chanting of the prayers and the melodies.

For more information and schedule of services check out Kol HaNeShama.

9/8 – Parsha Ki Tavo -

10/6 – Sukkot Chol Hamoed

11/10 – Parsha Chaye Sarah

12/15 – Parsha Miketz (Chanukah)

1/12 – Parsha Va?era (Rosh Chodesh)

2/9 – Parsha Mishpatim Shabbat Shekalim

3/16 – Parsha Vayakhel/Pekudei Shabbat Hachodesh

4/20 – Parsha Tazria/Metzora

5/18 – Parsha Naso

TOT Shabbat

Join us for stories, songs and a Torah parade on the first shabbat of every month. That’s right! TOT-SHABBAT! For children up through PreK and their parents.

Services start at 11am and are on the following Saturdays.

October 6

November 3

December 1

January 5

February 2

March 2

April 6

May 4

June 1

Junior Congregation

Shabbat is a vital part of our tradition and we view Junior Congregation as an integral part of our curriculum. These services prepare the students for congregational worship, which is basic to Jewish tradition. Students are given the opportunity to practice prayer skills that are learned within the classroom .

Services are from 10:30 – 12:00pm and are on the following Saturdays:

September 15 and 29

October 13 and 27

November 3 and 10

December 1 and 15

January 12 and 26

February 9

March 2 and 16

April 6 and 20

May 11 and 18

Minyan Mischpacha

This is a service especially developed for families with children in the Religious School. It will include some teaching along with praying to make sure everyone learns some of the key prayers for Shabbat service to help them feel more comfortable in any service.

Services are from 10:30am – 12:00pm on the following dates

November 17

December 8

January 19

February 2

March 9

April 13

Friday Night Celebrations – RSVP required

These are special events for families with children in the Religious School. RSVP is required if you would like to attend and it costs $36 per family (not child). Services start at 6pm followed by dinner and a short program.

K – 3rd grade: Friday, November 2

4th – 6th: Friday, November 30

Gesher: Friday, January 11 (Free for Gesher families)