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Upcoming Events

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  • Mussar Class
    May 29 2013 - 7:00pm
  • B'not Mitzvah of Adina and Naomi Gewirtzman
    Jun 1 2013 - 10:00am
  • Congregational Work Day at Jewish Relief Agency
    Jun 2 2013
  • Nava Tehila Ensemble - A musical journey into prayer at Germantown Jewish Centre
    Jun 5 2013 - 7:30pm
  • Pot Luck (dairy/vegetarian) Dinner and Open House
    Jun 7 2013 - 6:30pm
  • Bar Mitzvah of Corey Bryton
    Jun 8 2013 - 10:00am

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Shiva Leading Resources

This page contains resources helpful in leading a shiva minyan at Or Hadash.  Below is a selection of the traditional melodies for leading a shiva minyan, following the Reconstructionist liturgy.  There is also a sample outline for an evening shiva service, including some reminders and suggestions.

  1. Shiva Nusach
  2. V'hu Rachum
  3. Barchu
  4. Asher Bidvaro
  5. Ahavat Olam
  6. S'hma + V'ahavta
  7. Mi Chamocha
  8. Chatzi Kaddish
  9. Sefirat Ha-Omer
  10. Aleinu
  11. Mourner's Kaddish
  12. Havdalah
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