All are welcome at the 2026 Purim Carnival! Celebrate this festive holiday with your RCOS friends and family. Wear a costume, enjoy carnival games, face painting, and more. A hot dog lunch is included with your ticket purchase.

New this year: Mishloach Manot, sometimes known as “Shalach Manot,” is the Jewish tradition of sending gifts to friends and neighbors on Purim. The idea comes from the Book of Esther, and is all about spreading joy, and making sure everyone has enough treats for a festive Purim. At its heart, it is one of the many ways we, as Jews, uplift our community.

The event is Sunday, March 1, 2026, 12:00pm – 1:30pm at Oheb Sholom in the social hall.
(A special activity will be planned for religious school students between 11:30am and 12pm)

The cost is: $10 per child, $5 per adult or $36 for a family with three or more children.
Mishloach Manot – $18 (pick up at the Purim Carnival or the Megillah Reading and Purim Spiel on Monday, March 2.

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Help make Mediterranean Nights at RCOS a success on Saturday, April 11, 2026—one of our most anticipated social events of the year. This adults-only evening of cocktails, music, and Mediterranean cuisine will also feature the presentation of the Balis Volunteer Appreciation Award, honoring Jill Haas for her many years of service.

Your support helps keep this special community celebration welcoming and affordable for all.

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Join Holly  & Rabbi Michelson and the RCOS community on Saturday, February 28, 2026 as we take part in the Coldest Night of the Year—a meaningful community walk supporting New Journey Community Outreach and their vital work with individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.

This annual event brings people together in compassion, awareness, and action. Whether you walk with us or support the team from afar, your participation makes a real difference.

💙 Support our team or join us:
https://walk.w-ith.us/RCOS

All donations directly benefit New Journey Community Outreach.

Event Details:
📍 Check-in & Registration: Gaige Building, Penn State Berks
🕓 Check-in begins at 4:00 PM
🚶‍♀️ Walk routes open at 5:00 PM

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Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom

Save the date and join your friends at RCOS for a festive evening of cocktails, dinner, and live music, inspired by the flavors and spirit of the Mediterranean. This special night will also feature the Balis Volunteer Appreciation Award presentation honoring Jill Haas, in recognition of her outstanding service and dedication to our community.

Come enjoy great food, warm fellowship, and a joyful celebration of community at this much-anticipated annual event.More

The Liefter-Fein Memorial Scholarship Fund Committee is pleased to announce that the deadline for the submission of applications for the academic year 2026-2027 has been extended to March 31, 2026.

The application form is available on the RCOS web site. Completed applications will need to be returned by March 31, 2026. Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be held between April and May, 2026. Scholarships will be announced June 1, 2026.

The Liefter-Fein Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1971 by Nathan and Allerta Fein and has been supplemented by a major donation from Joseph Liefter. The income from this fund is used to provide scholarships for higher education to children of members of our congregation in good standing. The awards are based on academic achievement, need, and character. The size of the scholarship(s) is dependent on the income from the fund.

The Liefter-Fein Memorial Scholarship Fund Committee is composed of Steven Levine, Chair, Pat Frankel, Rabbi Brian Michelson, Bruce Cohen, Holly Michelson, and Scott Davis. If you have any questions about the fund, please contact Steven Levine at levkom2@verizon.net or at 484-332-8726.

Liefter-Fein Application 2026

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