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Welcome to Ohev Sholom: The National Synagogue


Ohev Sholom: The National Synagogue is a dynamic Orthodox community that values Torah, prayer, and good deeds. Located in Northwest Washington, DC's thriving Shepherd Park neighborhood just steps from Maryland, we engage the modern world while embracing Halacha and Jewish Traditions.


On our newly re-designed website, you will see why OSTNS is such a warm and special community, including our uplifting Tefilah (services), enriching Torah shiurim (classes), chesed opportunities (good deeds), exciting events, and much, much more. We look forward to welcoming you into our community.

  • Sunday, May 19
    OSTNS Book Club

    Time: 7:30 pm, Location: Shul Library

    The OSTNS Book Club meets to discuss their monthly selection. The topic will be The Crisis of Zionism by Peter Beinart and the discussion will be led by Jeff Mendelsohn.

  • Sunday, May 19
    Totally Purim: Screening & Pizza Party

    Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    All are invited to attend an encore performance as we debut Totally Purim on the big screen. Pizza will be served. Please RSVP to OSTNSyouth@gmail.com.

  • Saturday, Jun 01
    Makom Shabbaton

    All the girls (grades K-12) of our congregation are invited to participate in Ohev's Spring Makom Shabbaton. This is an opportunity to spiritually enhance the congregation through Torah taught by the growing girls of our shul. Please click on the event title for more information.

  • Monday, Jun 03
    Guest Lecture about the Ethiopian Israeli Community

    Time: 7:30 pm

    Join OSTNS for a guest lecture from our own Nili Auerbach regarding the challenges in today's Ethiopian Israeli community. Learn about Keren Hanan Aynor, an organization based in Jerusalem, and their mission to help Ethiopian Israelis acquire higher education and advanced degrees.

  • Sunday, Jun 09
    2013 Gala Celebration

    Time: 5:30 pm

    Ohev Sholom - The National Synagogue requests the pleasure of your company at the 9th Annual Gala Celebration honoring Marda Brown and Aliza Levine & Eric Brown. For more information about this event and how you can participate, please click on the title.

  • Sunday, Jun 09
    Women of the Wall Service

    Time: 9:30 am

    Please join the OSTNS Women's Tefillah Group for a Rosh Chodesh service with Washington Friends of Women of the Wall. The service will take place in the Ohev Sholom chapel, followed by light refreshments. All women and girls welcome.

  • Saturday, Jun 15
    Portnoi Lecture with Guest Speaker Rachel Levmore

    Join OSTNS as we welcome Rachel Levmore for our annual Portnoi Lecture. On Shabbat morning, Rachel will discuss the current state of Agunot in Israel. On Shabbat afternoon, she will discuss possible solutions to the agunah crisis.

May 19, 2013

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  • Parsha

    Beha'aloscha

  • Friday, May 17
  • Mincha & Kabbalat Shabbat

    6:45 pm

  • Candle Lighting

    8:04 pm

  • Saturday, May 18
  • Mashkimin

    7:30 am

  • Shiur from Aliza Sperling

    9:15 am

  • Shacharit

    9:45 am

  • Mincha

    7:40 pm

  • Havdalah

    9:05 pm

  • Sunday, May 19
  • Shacharit

    8:30 am

  • Mincha/Maariv

    8:00 pm

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  • Shacharit
  • Monday - Friday

    6:30 am

  • Mincha/Maariv
  • Monday - Thursday (5/20 - 5/23)

    8:00 pm