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1-12-12 - Or Simcha would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to:

Arnie and Janice Levitan upon the passing of his father Dr Ruven Levitan obm

The levayah will be in Israel.

Shiva will continue at the home of Janice and Arnie Levitan at 8936 Sleeping Bear Rd, Skokie as follows:

Wed, Thurs 1/18 and 1/19 - Mincha/Maariv at 4:30 PMThurs, Fri 1/19 and 1/20 - Shacharit - 6:45 AMFri 1/20 - Mincha - 3:00 PMSat 1/21 - Maariv - 5:40 PMSun 1/22 - Shacharit - 8:00 AM

5-24-10 We would like to express our sincerest condolences, to:

Bruce and Janet, David, Josh and Gabe Ogron

Ellyn and Dave, Laina and Russell Goldwin

Lauren and Jeff, Oscar and Audrey Deeth

upon the passing of one of the founding members of Congregation Or Simcha - Reb Yankel (Jack) Ogron obm.

Funeral Services:

Wednesday May 26th 2010, 11:00am

Chicago Jewish Funerals Chapel
195 North Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089

followed by interment at Shalom Memorial Park, Arlington Heights..

Shiva:
Bruce and Janet Ogron Residence
1359 Ridge Rd
Highland Park, Illinois 60089

847.831.9236

Minyan Times - 7pm (Wed, Thurs, Sun and Mon)

Memorial Contributions and Tribute Cards:
The North Shore Jewish Center
Congregation Or Simcha
2841 Birchwood Court
Wilmette, Illinois 60091
or
http://orsimcha.com/donations/

Hamakom Yenachem Etchem Betoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim. Vehukeetzu Veranenu Shochnay Afar Vehi Betoichom.
May they be comforted amongst the mourners of Zion and Yerushalayim and know from only simchas in the future.

Or Simcha Congregant Emma Secemsky Lights Candle at Holocaust Memorial

Click here to read article in Chicago tribune.

Sale of Chametz Form

Click here to electronically submite your Sale of Chametz form no later than March 24 2010.

To send in by mail or fax, download form.

SALE OF CHAMETZ FORM.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [19.1 KB]

Pesach Schedule.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [14.7 KB]

Shmurah Matzah

Fresh handmade Shmurah Matzah for Passover! Great for your family

Seder or as a gift! $18 per lb. Call: 847-410-2066 for more information or email: gotmatza@OrSimcha.com

Click here to order online.

3-5-10 - Or Simcha would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to:

Steve and Vero Markscheid upon the passing of his father Edward Markscheid obm;

Charles and Jennifer, Jeff and Anne Sulkin upon the passing of their mother

Jean Sulkin obm; and

Gitel Chana and Nechemiah Levin upon the passing of her mother Florence Miller obm.

PuriMania '10 - Feb 27 and 28

Purim Seudah:

Wilmette Community Recreation Center

3000 Glenview Rd, Wilmette RM 200

Megillah reading 4:00pm before Purim Celebration

Costume masquerade and Party Feast - 4:30pm

"The Ultimate Magical Experience"

Yeshiva Shabbaton - Feb 12 and 13

ברוכים הבאים - WELCOME

Or Simcha invites the entire community

in welcoming

Rabbi Friedman

and Yeshivat Meor HaTorah

for a YESHIVA SHABBATON

Shabbaton schedule:

Friday evening – Mincha 5:00pm

Dvar Torah – Yeshiva student

Kabbalat Shabbat to the tunes of Shlomo Carlebach – 5:30pm

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Kiddush Luncheon after Morning services – 12pm

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Seudat Shlishit after Mincha – 4:30pm

Special address by Rabbi Friedman and Shabbat zemirot

Community Shabbaton - Jan 22 and 23 - Dr. Lisa Aiken Ph. D.

Jan 22 - FNL - Friday Night Live Dinner and Lecture

Jan 23 - Saturday Night Lecture and Melave Malka

Women & Men - Different but Equal? Judaism as a Gender Experience

Many people believe that women are second-class citizens in traditional Judaism.

Is it possible for men and women to be equals in power, social standing,

and importance is the religious environment?

Love and Intimacy The Jewish Way
People often speak about a Judeo-Christian ethic, but the Jewish way in love and marriage is unique to the Jewish people.

Hear the secrets of the Jewish way to a fulfilling intimate relationship.

1-13-10 - We would like to express our sincerest condolences, to:

Reb Yankel (Jack) Ogron

Bruce and Janet, David, Josh and Gabe Ogron

Ellyn and Dave, Laina and Russell Goldwin

Lauren and Jeff, Oscar and Audrey Deeth

upon the passing of one of the founding members of Congregation Or Simcha - Sheila Ogron obm.

Wilmette Life (Pioneer Press) coverage of Chanukah Cafe Kumzits 2009

Happy Hanukkah! Celebrants mark victory of light over darkness

Women's Pre-Chanukah Event

Magnify your Purpose with the ABCs of Essential Oils

Presented by: Stacy Steinberg CAEH

(Certified Advanced Energy Healer from the highly respected Inner Focus School for Soul Directed Advanced Energy Healing.)

Chanukah Cafe Kumzits

Schmooze and Blues - like you've never heard before.

Saturday Dec 12th 7:30pm

The Goldstone report distorts the very essence of what Israel stands for.

Watch Ambassador Dore Gold's Presentation at Brandeis University where he debated Judge Richard Goldstone.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE – November 20th at 5:30pm (Services)

Communal Family Shabbat Dinner – 6:00pm

at the Wilmette Community Rec. Center – 3000 Glenview Rd, Wilmette RM 106

The Goldstone Report:

Armed Conflict and the Duty to Investigate

Presented by: Joel Pollak

Joel works for the Hudson Institute on a new human rights initiative that seeks to counter

the anti-American and anti-Israel efforts of dictatorships at the United Nations.

11-9-09 - We would like to express our sincerest condolences, to:

Melida Ordonez,

Mimi and Neal, Sarita and Aviva Abrams

Shoshana and Eric, Alex, Gabrielle and Aaron David Epstein

upon the passing of one of the founding members of Congregation Or Simcha - David Ordonez obm.

Shiva schedule: Sun-Thurs 7-9pm

Maariv - 7pm

Abrams residence 248 Valley View Drive, Wilmette

11-5-09 Three new video clips posted to Video Shtick.

Mark your Calendars

Nov 20th – FNL – It’s Friday Night Live

Stay tuned for Chanukah celebrations. Tentatively (to be confirmed)

Dec 9^th - Women’s Holiday Event – The Feminine Side of Chanukah

Dec 12^th – Chanukah Café Kumzits

New Website for The North Shore Jewish Center - Congregation Or Simcha

With our new website, you can now get information, news and updates about The North Shore Jewish Center - Congregation Or Simcha online.

We look forward to your visit!