Chabad Of Olney

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

Just a few days left! ⏰ Ring in the New Year with paint, community, and a whole lot of fun 🎨

You're invited to our Rosh Hashana Family Paint Cafe & Open House at Chabad of Olney, coming up THIS WEDNESDAY. Kids ages 3-12 get to choose their own Rosh Hashana-themed project, guided canvas art, ceramic honey dishes, or mosaics, plus a kid-friendly boxed dinner. While the kids create, parents can relax in our Parents' Lounge and meet our Hebrew School of the Arts teachers.

It's also a great chance to learn more about our HSA program for the upcoming year!

📅 Wednesday, September 2, 5:00-6:30 PM
📍 Chabad of Olney

Enrolled HSA students attend free. Guest crafters are welcome for $10.

Don't wait — RSVP now at JewishOlney.com/PaintCafe. We hope to see your family there!

08/25/2026

Think connecting to your roots requires perfection or special status? Think again. Discover why this month is all about an open door, a warm smile, and unconditional acceptance. 👉

What does it actually mean?

08/20/2026

Hosting for Rosh Hashanah? Make life easier on yourself by cooking ahead! Check out these 15 recipes that freeze beautifully - from round raisin challah to wine-braised brisket and desserts. 👉

When it comes to cooking in advance and freezing, some things fare better than others. Baked goods—challah, cakes, cookies—wrapped tightly come out perfectly. As do most meat dishes. Chicken doesn’t do as well, so I recommend preparing it raw and freezing it (in a marinade or sauce) so you can...

08/18/2026

Did you know it’s a traditional custom to hear the shofar daily during Elul, the month before Rosh Hashanah? Can listening online count? Find out here! 👉

I’m currently unable to attend service. Can I fulfill this custom by listening to the shofar over Zoom?

08/13/2026

How deep is your Jewish music trivia? Put your song knowledge to the test with this fun quiz, and let us know how you did in the comments! 👉

Who composed the common tune for “Eishet Chayil”?

08/11/2026

What is the "yetzer hara," and why do we actually need it? Here is your practical guide to understanding and channeling your inner impulses. 👉

The yetzer hara is an instinctive impulse for self-gratification (bad), embodied by the emotional responses of the beast within you.

08/06/2026

Giving isn't just charity, it's a proven strategy for abundance and financial stability. Read how ancient Jewish law aligns with modern economics in this insightful piece 👉

The deeper I went into the Torah’s approach to giving, the more I realized how precise that financial framework is.