Contact & Location for Congregation Ohav Sholom
Service Times for Congregation Ohav Sholom
Saturday 9:30 AM
Worship
About Congregation Ohav Sholom
Congregation Ohav Sholom is a welcoming Modern Orthodox synagogue located in Merrick, New York, serving the community for over 60 years. The congregation embraces all levels of Jewish observance and background, grounding its spiritual life in Torah and the 4,000-year-old Jewish tradition. As an integral part of the Merrick-Bellmore community, Ohav Sholom is committed to enhancing the spiritual and social lives of its members through worship, study, and family programs. The synagogue actively promotes love for the State of Israel and its religious significance, while functioning as both a community institution and extended family. Members and visitors can participate in Shabbat services, Hebrew school, B'nai Mitzvah programs, and various social and cultural events throughout the year.
First-Time Visitor Info for Congregation Ohav Sholom
Dress Code: Modest attire is customary; men typically wear suits or dress pants with jackets for Shabbat services, and women wear dresses or skirts. Service Format: Shabbat services follow Orthodox Jewish liturgy, with morning services (Shacharis) at 7:15 AM and afternoon/evening services (Mincha/Maariv) at 6:45 PM, ending with Havdalah after sunset. Visitor Tips: Contact the shul office at 516-378-1988 or email [email protected] to arrange a visit; prospective members are encouraged to spend a Shabbat in Merrick to experience the community.
Groups & programs
Hebrew School
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Hebrew School at Ohav Sholom
COSY
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COSY, or Congregation Ohav Sholom Youth, is our shul's youth program.
The Bayit
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The Bayit... is our innovative way of engaging Jewish teens
History & building
Founded in 1962
Congregation Ohav Sholom of Merrick, New York was founded in 1962. It was under the leadership of Rabbi Emeritus Jeremiah Wohlberg from 1963-2010.
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Founded in 1962 under the leadership of Rabbi Emeritus Jeremiah Wohlberg from 1963-2010
Hebrew School at Ohav Sholom
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Hebrew School at Ohav Sholom
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