Do you identify as being part of an interfaith family? As Rabbi Lauren mentioned in her e-hadashot article on September 3rd, Or Hadash is part of a program called B’Yachad (“together”) with the goal of helping Jewish organizations create a stronger sense of belonging, especially for interfaith families. Part of the process is learning from you. We want to hear your stories. We want to know what makes your family feel like you truly belong and what challenges you've had along the way. Please come to one of our listening sessions to share your experiences and help us work toward our goal of making Or Hadash a place where we all belong. RSVP here.

Come early for an optional guided meditation in the sanctuary (9:15–10:00 am) before the service begins.

We’re going to begin to offer a new kind of prayer experience once a month on Saturday mornings, in lieu of our usual morning service, which we’re calling Shabbat Hadasha: a new Shabbat.Come early for an optional guided meditation in the sanctuary (9:15–10:00 am) before the service begins. Come curious and stay for kiddush lunch.

The intention of this service is to be able to enter into fewer words of liturgy but with more depth. We’ll spend time through chant, meditation, learning, and reflection with some of the core ideas within the prayers, opening them up and making them more accessible to all. We’ll offer a Torah service with a shorter Torah reading so that we can go more in depth with the verses themselves and explore what wisdom they might have to offer in our lives, right now. 

Love a good story with a sci-fi or fantasy twist? Join us for our Jewish Sci-Fi Book Club! We meet monthly to dive into fascinating reads that blend imagination with Jewish culture, history, and mythology. Whether you're a sci-fi enthusiast or simply curious, you’re invited to share your thoughts, explore new ideas, and connect with fellow book lovers.

Please join us after kiddush. No need to finish the book—everyone is welcome to stop by and join the conversation!

Monthly Book Selection:

Our book for October is Sanhedrin Chronicles by JS Gold.

Crafting & Community at Or Hadash!

Recreate, Repair and Repurpose: Jewelry Adaptation, led by Cyndi Levine

Do you have a bag of orphan earrings, unused or broken chains? Jewelry collecting dust because it’s just not you? Have a necklace that you would like better as a bracelet? Here is your opportunity to create something new. We will bring the tools; you bring your unused jewelry, chains and parts. Let’s have fun recreating!

No jewelry to fix? Feel free to bring whatever project you're working on! 

Come for the crafts, stay for the community. Lehitra’ot – See you soon!

Monthly, beginning Sunday, October 19

4:30- 6:00 College Planning and Jewish Adulting for 11-12th graders

6:00-7:00 Teens prepare dinner and eat together

7:00-8:30 Jewish discussion group for 8-10th graders

Our beloved teen program led by Rachel Lazarus, where the messiness of real life meets Judaism and no topic is taboo. 

8-10th graders meet from 6:00-8:30pm, including an hour to make dinner and eat together. 

11-12th graders meet from 4:30-7:00pm, beginning with dinner, and then focused on a mix of Judaism and "adulting"/ life skills that come into focus as they prepare for greater independence after high school. Tuition is $300 per teen. Register here - all are welcome!

Join us each Tuesday morning after Minyan for Nosh & Drosh! Over coffee and bagels, we explore themes of compassion, connection, and community in Jewish life. Bring your curiosity and enjoy lively discussion, meaningful insights, and a welcoming group. All are welcome!

Beginning July 8th, we'll be discussing chapters and texts from Rabbi Yitz Greenberg's masterpiece The Triumph of Life. 

We’re meeting to discuss The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali. Join us in person or click here to join via Zoom.

Drop-In Meditation at Or Hadash

Take a breath during your busy day and re-center yourself through Jewish mindfulness meditation led by Rabbi Lauren. Everyone is welcome—whether you're a newcomer to meditation, an occasional practitioner, or you've had a steady practice for years.

Please arrive before 12:15 pm so we can start on time and allow ample time for guided meditation, silence, teaching, and questions. 

Join us in person or on Zoom to celebrate Shabbat.

Parshat Noach

7:22 pm Havdalah

We're starting a regular gathering for men to build relationships, connect to the Jewish tradition, and enjoy Shabbat together. Join us--all you need to bring is your curiosity and the wealth of your life experiences. Our first gathering will be on Oct. 25 from 3pm-5pm at a private residence. Please RSVP here. The location will be sent to you from ohmensclub@gmail.com after you register.

Join us each Tuesday morning after Minyan for Nosh & Drosh! Over coffee and bagels, we explore themes of compassion, connection, and community in Jewish life. Bring your curiosity and enjoy lively discussion, meaningful insights, and a welcoming group. All are welcome!

Beginning July 8th, we'll be discussing chapters and texts from Rabbi Yitz Greenberg's masterpiece The Triumph of Life. 

Drop-In Meditation at Or Hadash

Take a breath during your busy day and re-center yourself through Jewish mindfulness meditation led by Rabbi Lauren. Everyone is welcome—whether you're a newcomer to meditation, an occasional practitioner, or you've had a steady practice for years.

Please arrive before 12:15 pm so we can start on time and allow ample time for guided meditation, silence, teaching, and questions. 

Join Rabbi Lauren and Pam Cohen for a joyful, interactive Shabbat experience filled with music, stories, and movement—perfect for families with children ages 0–6 (and their siblings!). After the service, stay for Kiddush lunch and connect with other families. RSVP here.

This program is free and open to all—so bring your friends and share a special Shabbat morning at Or Hadash!

Crafting & Community at Or Hadash!

Calling all crafters, creators, and makers of all kinds! Have a half-finished project gathering dust? Need dedicated time to work on your craft? Looking for inspiration or just some friendly faces while you stitch, paint, bead, or knit?

Join our new Or Hadash Crafting Group—a cozy, creative space where all crafters (from beginners to pros) can come together, share ideas, and get crafty! Bring your own project, or just bring yourself—we’ll even have supplies for kids to join in the fun.

Come for the crafts, stay for the community. Lehitra’ot – See you soon!

Details will follow.

Drop-In Meditation at Or Hadash

Take a breath during your busy day and re-center yourself through Jewish mindfulness meditation led by Rabbi Lauren. Everyone is welcome—whether you're a newcomer to meditation, an occasional practitioner, or you've had a steady practice for years.

Please arrive before 12:15 pm so we can start on time and allow ample time for guided meditation, silence, teaching, and questions. 

Drop-In Meditation at Or Hadash

Take a breath during your busy day and re-center yourself through Jewish mindfulness meditation led by Rabbi Lauren. Everyone is welcome—whether you're a newcomer to meditation, an occasional practitioner, or you've had a steady practice for years.

Please arrive before 12:15 pm so we can start on time and allow ample time for guided meditation, silence, teaching, and questions. 

Love a good story with a sci-fi or fantasy twist? Join us for our Jewish Sci-Fi Book Club! We meet monthly to dive into fascinating reads that blend imagination with Jewish culture, history, and mythology. Whether you're a sci-fi enthusiast or simply curious, you’re invited to share your thoughts, explore new ideas, and connect with fellow book lovers.

Please join us after kiddush. No need to finish the book—everyone is welcome to stop by and join the conversation!

Monthly Book Selection:

Our book for November is The Inquisitor’s Apprentice by Chris Moriarty.

We’re meeting to discuss No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeiste. Join us in person or click here to join via Zoom.

Drop-In Meditation at Or Hadash

Take a breath during your busy day and re-center yourself through Jewish mindfulness meditation led by Rabbi Lauren. Everyone is welcome—whether you're a newcomer to meditation, an occasional practitioner, or you've had a steady practice for years.

Please arrive before 12:15 pm so we can start on time and allow ample time for guided meditation, silence, teaching, and questions. 

Drop-In Meditation at Or Hadash

Take a breath during your busy day and re-center yourself through Jewish mindfulness meditation led by Rabbi Lauren. Everyone is welcome—whether you're a newcomer to meditation, an occasional practitioner, or you've had a steady practice for years.

Please arrive before 12:15 pm so we can start on time and allow ample time for guided meditation, silence, teaching, and questions. 

Join Rabbi Lauren and Pam Cohen for a joyful, interactive Shabbat experience filled with music, stories, and movement—perfect for families with children ages 0–6 (and their siblings!). After the service, stay for Kiddush lunch and connect with other families. RSVP here.

This program is free and open to all—so bring your friends and share a special Shabbat morning at Or Hadash!

Crafting & Community at Or Hadash!

Calling all crafters, creators, and makers of all kinds! Have a half-finished project gathering dust? Need dedicated time to work on your craft? Looking for inspiration or just some friendly faces while you stitch, paint, bead, or knit?

Join our new Or Hadash Crafting Group—a cozy, creative space where all crafters (from beginners to pros) can come together, share ideas, and get crafty! Bring your own project, or just bring yourself—we’ll even have supplies for kids to join in the fun.

Come for the crafts, stay for the community. Lehitra’ot – See you soon!

Drop-In Meditation at Or Hadash

Take a breath during your busy day and re-center yourself through Jewish mindfulness meditation led by Rabbi Lauren. Everyone is welcome—whether you're a newcomer to meditation, an occasional practitioner, or you've had a steady practice for years.

Please arrive before 12:15 pm so we can start on time and allow ample time for guided meditation, silence, teaching, and questions. 

Love a good story with a sci-fi or fantasy twist? Join us for our Jewish Sci-Fi Book Club! We meet monthly to dive into fascinating reads that blend imagination with Jewish culture, history, and mythology. Whether you're a sci-fi enthusiast or simply curious, you’re invited to share your thoughts, explore new ideas, and connect with fellow book lovers.

Please join us after kiddush. No need to finish the book—everyone is welcome to stop by and join the conversation!

Monthly Book Selection:

Our book for December is Starglass by Pheobe North.

We’re meeting to discuss Songs For the Brokenhearted by Ayelet Tsabari. Join us in person or click here to join via Zoom.

Drop-In Meditation at Or Hadash

Take a breath during your busy day and re-center yourself through Jewish mindfulness meditation led by Rabbi Lauren. Everyone is welcome—whether you're a newcomer to meditation, an occasional practitioner, or you've had a steady practice for years.

Please arrive before 12:15 pm so we can start on time and allow ample time for guided meditation, silence, teaching, and questions. 

At Ahavath Achim-Details will follow.

We’re meeting to discuss My Friends by Frederik Backman. Join us in person or click here to join via Zoom.