
Life at Or Ami
Our community is always in motion — from celebrations and Shabbat services to classes, concerts, and volunteer events. Explore what’s happening and find your next moment of connection.


Weekly services and more
Every week at Or Ami brings a new way to gather and grow. From Friday night Shabbat services to community celebrations, learning sessions, and volunteer opportunities, there’s always something happening here. Whether you join us in person or online, each moment is a chance to connect, reflect, and share in Jewish life together.
Upcoming events

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Or Ami Village: Getting Good at Getting Older
October 23, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Join us for our next interactive program based on Rabbi Laura Geller & Richard Siegel ’s best-selling book! There are always dynamic discussions, lots of laughter, & bonding over common themes. This program is for members of Or Ami Village. Please bring your own lunch. We’ll provide drinks & dessert

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Unlocking the Soul of the Shabbat Service – Session 2: Aleinu | Chosenness
October 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Join Rabbi Paul Kipnes and Rabbi Elana Rabishaw for three sessions exploring three prayers — Kaddish, Aleinu, and Mi Shebeirach — that help unlock the meaning of the Shabbat service. Come for one session or all three. Come with your beliefs, your doubts, and especially your questions.

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Or Ami Village: Get Ready for Mitzvah Day with The Village!
October 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM
During & after Village Wednesdays in Oct. we’ll be decorating pillowcases for youth entering emergency foster care—turning simple fabric into something filled with love & comfort. Each pillowcase will be included in a comfort bag on Mitzvah Day to help bring a little warmth & care to a child in need

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Or Ami Village: Village Wednesdays
October 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Play Canasta, Mahjong, Rummy Tile, or Skyjo, and schmooze with friends every Wednesday at Or Ami! During the month of Oct. – during and after Village Wednesdays – you also have the option of decorating pillowcases for foster children for Mitzvah Day.

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Rabbi and Priest Talk About Matters of the Soul - Session 3: What Happens After I Die? Heaven, Hell, and the Afterlife
October 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Join Rabbi Paul Kipnes in conversation with Father Ross Porter of All Souls Anglican Church. The third of three candid, thoughtful, and sometimes provocative conversations exploring how our two traditions wrestle with life’s deepest questions.
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