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Congregation Ohr Shalom
RABBI AVI FRIEDMAN
A message from the Rabbi
Welcome to Ohr Shalom. We are a community of families and individuals who draw strength from one another and from our tradition. No matter where you're coming from, there's a place for you here. Please join us.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR RABBI
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UPDATE - Synagogue Closure
Operating Virtually
ALL SERVICES, MINYANS AND MEETINGS ARE ONLINE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Virtual Evening Minyan, Sundays through Thursdays at 8:00pm. Please join us via zoom -
Zoom Link here, Meeting ID: 908 273 8130
Password: Happy5781
Friday evening Shabbat services at 5:30pm
Log in and have a drink, followed by Shabbat Services at 5:45pm via zoom
Zoom Link here, Meeting ID: 908 273 8130
Password: Happy5781
Click here for the Friday Prayer Book (you may not download it, but you can view it).
Saturday morning services begin at 10:00am
Zoom Link here, Meeting ID: 908 273 8130
Password: Happy5781
Click here for the Saturday Morning Prayer Book (you may not download it, but you can view it).
ALL ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES ARE VIA ZOOM. Rabbi's Tuesday 10:30am Parashat Hashavua class
Thursday classes:
9:45am - Stacey David class - Zoom Link here
10:30am - Talmud Class with Rabbi - Zoom Link here.
Bar/Bat Mitzvah lessons will be arranged individually with the Cantor and the Rabbi.
The office is open by appointment only - please email Lauren directly should you need to get into the office for any reason and she will arrange with you.
HIGH HOLIDAYS
Operating Virtually
Click here for the High Holiday At a Glance schedule.
The machzor prayer book for the holidays will be available for viewing via a shared Google document during each service. However, if you prefer an actual machzor instead of a digital version, we encourage you to sign up to borrow one. Please email lauren@summitjcc.org and you will be advised of a window for contactless pickup. (You will be emailed following the holidays with instructions for returning the machzor).
Yizkor Book 5781
Last call - Tuesday, September 22
It is already time to think about honoring departed friends and loved ones by including them in the book we prepare for Yom Kippur services.
You may request repetition of names from last year without listing them individually. You can add new names or delete/correct previously listed names in the appropriate spaces on the form. If you need assistance, email Karen at wexlerfarina@optonline.net.
COS-SJCC Caring Connections
We are all in this together!
We have assembled a superb group of Congregant volunteers who are 'here' to provide ANYTHING you need - whether it's a trip to the grocery store or post office to links for virtual classes just a funny joke. We are all here to help and all in this together!
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT COS-SJCC
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COS Spotlight
Membership Inquiry
Congregation Ohr Shalom-The Summit JCC is a dynamic center of Jewish life for over 300 families from Summit and surrounding towns in Union, Morris, Essex and Somerset Counties. We are more than a synagogue. We are a true community, offering a wide range of ritual, social, cultural, recreational, educational, preschool and youth activities that engage our membership and nurture a community built on lasting relationships. We are committed to sharing the joys of our simchas together, as well as supporting one another during life’s challenges.
We are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our warm and welcoming culture, where all our members can learn, pray and become an integral part of our extended family. For more information on membership, you may email Stacey Sacks by filling out the form below or fill out our Prospective Membership Form here. We look forward to meeting you!