Ohef Sholom Temple

Ohef Sholom Temple "A House of Prayer for All Peoples"
Regular Shabbat Services are held:
Friday-6:30 p.m. (hybrid) & Saturday-10:30 a.m. (virtual)
All are welcome!
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Ohef Sholom Temple has served as the leading congregation in Hampton Roads for over 175 years. “A House of Prayer for All Peoples,” the inscription above our famed columned sanctuary entrance, reinforces our mission to accept, foster and further Judaism in all its dynamic variations.

Shabbat Shalom.Tonight we pause together in stillness, reflection, and rest as we welcome Shabbat.The Judaica Shop opens...
05/29/2026

Shabbat Shalom.
Tonight we pause together in stillness, reflection, and rest as we welcome Shabbat.
The Judaica Shop opens at 6:00 PM, followed by Shabbat services at 6:30 PM featuring guest speaker Jason Schachter McKinney in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM).
We look forward to sharing the evening with you.

Join us THIS Friday, May 29 at 6:30 PM for a special Shabbat service featuring guest speaker Jason Schachter McKinney — ...
05/27/2026

Join us THIS Friday, May 29 at 6:30 PM for a special Shabbat service featuring guest speaker Jason Schachter McKinney — singer, actor, composer, author of Jason Belongs, and Music Director and Cantorial Soloist at Temple Emmanuel in Winston-Salem, NC.
Through music, storytelling, and reflection, Jason will explore Jewish diversity, identity, and belonging, including an original composition woven into the worship experience.
Presented in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month in partnership with the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater.

https://mailchi.mp/ohefsholom/specialshabbatserrvice

A few weeks later, and we’re still feeling the love from Milestones & Momentum, our celebration honoring Rabbi Roz’s 20 ...
05/26/2026

A few weeks later, and we’re still feeling the love from Milestones & Momentum, our celebration honoring Rabbi Roz’s 20 years of leadership, compassion, wisdom, and love at Ohef Sholom Temple.

We’re excited to share a small glimpse of the evening here. The link is in the first comment.

On this Memorial Day, we pause to remember those whose lives and sacrifices helped shape the world we share today.May we...
05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we pause to remember those whose lives and sacrifices helped shape the world we share today.
May we honor their memory with gratitude, compassion, and by making the most of the lives we are fortunate to live.
Wishing you a meaningful Memorial Day.

05/23/2026

Shabbat shalom!

Shabbat arrives.We step away from the noise of the week and return to reflection, wisdom, and the questions that continu...
05/22/2026

Shabbat arrives.
We step away from the noise of the week and return to reflection, wisdom, and the questions that continue to shape us across generations.
Join us this Friday as we celebrate Alyson Morrissey and her achievement of earning her Executive MA in Jewish Education from Hebrew Union College.

The Judaica Shop opens at 6:00 PM
Shabbat Services begin at 6:30 PM

Wishing you a peaceful and meaningful Shabbat.

From Sinai to Norfolk, the Jewish tradition of learning, questioning, and seeking wisdom continues across generations.Ma...
05/22/2026

From Sinai to Norfolk, the Jewish tradition of learning, questioning, and seeking wisdom continues across generations.
May we continue to carry that light forward together.
Chag Shavuot Sameach

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with a special Shabbat experience featuring guest speaker Jason Schachter McKin...
05/20/2026

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with a special Shabbat experience featuring guest speaker Jason Schachter McKinney — singer, actor, composer, author, and Cantorial Soloist at Temple Emanuel in Winston-Salem, NC. Through story, music, and an original composition woven into worship, Jason will explore themes of Jewish identity, diversity, and belonging in a warm and meaningful evening of reflection and song.
Friday, May 29 • 6:30 PM
Ohef Sholom Temple
Learn more and register:
https://mailchi.mp/ohefsholom/specialshabbatserrvice

“Tikkun Olam” means repairing the world. Sometimes that starts with a warm meal and a few helping hands. 💙Join us for So...
05/19/2026

“Tikkun Olam” means repairing the world. Sometimes that starts with a warm meal and a few helping hands. 💙

Join us for Soup Kitchen as we serve hot meals and warm hearts in our community. Whether you can prep, serve, clean up, or simply show up, your time makes a difference.

Volunteers needed Monday, May 25!

Sign up here:
https://mailchi.mp/ohefsholom/soupkitchen

Address

530 Raleigh Avenue
Norfolk, VA
23507

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 3:30pm

Telephone

(757) 625-4295

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