Shalom!
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Congregation Or Shalom of Orange, Connecticut, invites you to celebrate Judaism in our friendly, family-oriented synagogue.
Experience our “services-in-the-round” which enhance our sense of community and inclusiveness. Stand beside us in our commitment to social action--Tikun Olam--repairing and healing the world. Join us as we discover the ancient texts of our heritage and the light they shed on the issues of today.
Congregation Or Shalom is an egalitarian Conservative synagogue, drawn to tradition as well as aspiring to innovation. We welcome interfaith families and our religious school welcomes interfaith families raising Jewish children. Our members reside in the greater New Haven area Eastern Fairfield County, and the Naugatuck Valley, and encompass a spectrum of ages, political orientations and levels of Jewish observance. Yet, we all feel connected!
At Congregation Or Shalom you will truly find open doors, open minds and open hearts.
What's New
In response to the recent anti-Semitic, homophobic and racist rhetoric and actions that have been reported at the Amity High School, we, the members of the Clergy of the Town of Orange stand together and condemn any and all such language and express our profound sadness that students in the Amity School System are being subjected to these hurtful words and symbols of hate. We find these actions gravely offensive and totally unacceptabl [ more ]
Friday, November 2, 2018, 7:00 pm, SHABBAT OF SOLIDARITY & HEALING- As we grapple with the disaster that befell us all last Shabbat, let us come together as Americans and as Jews, to send a message [ more ]
Sunday, November 18, 2018 – 9a.m. "...Tell the President that if he doesn't act on this I'm going to resign and release it to the press!" . Come, learn and discuss as we honor the conscience and courage of Josiah DuBois at our 12th annual Kristallnacht community commemoration. [ more ]
Kristallnacht, Interfaith Service, Coffee & Learn, Annual Campaign, Hanuakah and [ more ]
We cordially invite you to become a member of Or Shalom's vibrant Sisterhood. We are comprised of young moms, empty nesters, working women, stay-at-home moms and volunteers. [ more ]
Wednesdays,starting November 7th- Our weekly "Coffee & Learn" classes, led by the rabbi,will take place at the usual time: Wednesdays, from 11am until 12 noon. All are invited! [ more ]
Here is a list of our current Men's Club activities [ more ]
The Or Shalom Annual Campaign FY2018/19 is on! The truth is that the Annual Campaign Committee had a difficult target to reach this year. However, we know how important this fund-raising activity is – it is our largest specific item by far. As such, we need to make it. [ more ]
Friday, December 7, 2018 - Join us on for a fun-filled evening for Hanukah celebration. We will light the menorah in the lobby at 7 PM and then gather in the Sanctuary for a brief Friday night service. [ more ]
We're delighted to announce the second year of YAHAD, a Sunday morning community Hebrew School for grades Pre-K through 7. School will begin on Sunday, September 16 at B'nai Jacob.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR WILL BE POSTED SOON. [ more ]
Comedy Night, High Holiday Information, A Special Birthday and [ more ]
If you are unable to drive yourself to services, the Chesed / Social Action Committee can arrange transportation for you. This transportation will be provided by a member of the congregation or through Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers. Please call Wendy Novick at 203-799-9931 or you can email her at mwnovick@netscape.net to arrange this service as soon as possible.
1) Use of our kitchens must be scheduled in advance with the Synagogue office.
2) Only unopened foods displaying a recognized Kosher symbol, or foods prepared by a recognized Kosher caterer are allowed into the Synagogue. [ more ]
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Congregation Or Shalom every time you shop, at no cost to you ... [ more ]
