Welcome to our RSVP page, where you can register for many (but not all) of our events, meals and programs.
To register for an event not listed here or for more information, please contact office@orami.org or call 818-880-4880.
Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Rabbi Lana Zilberman Soloway
Sacred Stories from Israel’s Heart
Havdalah: Inspiration and Insights from Israel
Saturday, January 31 – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm PT (In-Person)
Conversation, Havdalah Gathering, Dessert & Coffee.
Supported by the Myron and Nancy Dembo Social Justice Initiative & The Israel Emergency Fund
Men’s Night Out with Rabbi Paul
Plus two extraordinary athletes from the Israeli ParaSport Center, Asael Shabo and Ilay Yarhi
Wednesday, February 4 – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm PT (at the Agoura Hills home of Mike Geier)
Or Ami’s 4th-6th Grade Retreat & Teen Leadership Weekend
Friday, February 6 thru Sunday February 8 (Camp Alonim)
Or Ami’s annual 4th – 6th Grade Retreat is an opportunity for Or Ami youth and their friends to spend a weekend of fun at Camp Alonim in Simi Valley. All activities are designed to promote a “camp” atmosphere. Sports, arts and crafts, hikes, and music are just some of the activities we will be sharing together.
Torah Study with Rabbinic Student Lisa Friedman (Yitro)
Saturday, February 7 (In-Person)
8:45 am PT – Bagels & Coffee
9:00 am PT – Torah Study
You deserve to be inspired! Let Torah, our sacred scroll, fill you with wisdom. After hearing Torah read aloud, we dive into a conversation with commentators, ancient and contemporary, to mine the parasha (Torah portion) insights into our present and guidance for our future. Devote one hour to your soul. You deserve it!
Or Ami Book Group: Discussing – “The Secret Life of Sunflowers” by Marta Molnar
Tuesday, February 10 – 9:30 to 11:30 am PT (at the home of Patti Kaminski)
About the book: A gripping, inspiring novel based on the true story of Johanna Bonger, Vincent van Gogh’s sister-in-law. When Hollywood auctioneer Emsley Wilson finds her famous grandmother’s diary while cleaning out her New York brownstone, the pages are full of surprises. The first surprise is, the diary isn’t her grandmother’s. It belongs to Johanna Bonger, Vincent van Gogh’s sister-in-law.
Our March book will be “The Correspondent: A Novel” by Virginia Evans
Address will be sent to you in a confirmation email after registering.
Wisdom Wednesday with Rabbi Paul
Wednesday, February 11 – 8:30 to 9:30 am PT (In-Person)
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, Rabbi Paul brings timeless Jewish wisdom to the realities of our day-to-day lives. Drop by Or Ami for 60 minutes of spiritual sustenance to anchor the rest of your week.
You bring: yourself, your breakfast, your questions.
We’ll provide: coffee, community, and compelling conversation.
Or Ami Village
Learn How to Make Challah with Robin Feldman
Wednesday, February 18 – 10:00 am to 12:30 pm PT (In-Person)
Join us for a hands-on baking experience with Challah Chef Robin Feldman. Class is limited to 12 participants. A list of ingredients to bring will be sent after registration.
Need a ride? Let us know, and we’ll arrange it for you. village@orami.org
Torah Study with Rabbi Elana Rabishaw (T’rumah)
Saturday, February 21 (In-Person)
8:45 am PT – Bagels & Coffee
9:00 am PT – Torah Study
You deserve to be inspired! Let Torah, our sacred scroll, fill you with wisdom. After hearing Torah read aloud, we dive into a conversation with commentators, ancient and contemporary, to mine the parasha (Torah portion) insights into our present and guidance for our future. Devote one hour to your soul. You deserve it!
Kulanu: Family. Learning. Together.
Sunday, February 22 – 10:00 am PT to 12:00 pm PT (In-Person)
Pre-K through 6th-grade kids and their grown-ups.
Family learning is BACK at Or Ami! Join us as we learn, create, and explore Jewish values — designed for Pre-K through 6th grade kids and their grown-ups.
Wisdom Wednesday with Rabbi Paul
Wednesday, February 25 – 8:30 to 9:30 am PT (In-Person)
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, Rabbi Paul brings timeless Jewish wisdom to the realities of our day-to-day lives. Drop by Or Ami for 60 minutes of spiritual sustenance to anchor the rest of your week.
You bring: yourself, your breakfast, your questions.
We’ll provide: coffee, community, and compelling conversation.
Or Ami Village
Getting Good at Getting Older
Friday, February 27 – 11:30 am to 1:00 pm PT (In-Person)
Join us for our next interactive program based on Rabbi Laura Geller and Richard Siegel’s best-selling book! There are always dynamic discussions, lots of laughter, and bonding over common themes. This month, we will discuss: “Should I?” Let’s explore how we make choices, set boundaries, and differentiate between want-to’s and shoulds. Please bring your own lunch. We’ll provide drinks and dessert!
Need a ride? Let us know, and we’ll arrange it for you.village@orami.org
Tot Shabbat: Dino Shabbat
Saturday, February 28 – 10:00 am to 11:00 am PT (In-Person)
Stomp on over for a Dino-themed Tot Shabbat! Join us for songs, stories, blessings, and roaring fun, prehistoric style. Open to Tots of all ages and the people who love them.
Questions? Contact lisa@orami.org
Mini Mitzvah Day
Sunday, March 1 – 11:00 am to 1:00 pm PT (In-Person)
Join Or Ami’s High School youth group, LOMPTY, for a day of giving back and helping repair the world!
Kulanu: Family. Learning. Together.
Sunday, March 8 – 10:00 am PT to 12:00 pm PT (In-Person)
Pre-K through 6th-grade kids and their grown-ups.
Family learning is BACK at Or Ami! Join us as we learn, create, and explore Jewish values — designed for Pre-K through 6th grade kids and their grown-ups.
Tot Shabbat: PJ Shabbat
Saturday, March 28 – 10:00 am to 11:00 am PT (In-Person)
Snuggle up and join us for PJ Tot Shabbat! Come in your comfiest pajamas for songs, stories, blessings, and a warm, family-friendly Shabbat celebration. Open to Tots of all ages and the people who love them.
Questions? Contact lisa@orami.org
Or Ami Village
Village Passover Seder
Sunday, March 29 – 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm PT (In-Person)
Celebrate Passover in community at our Village Seder, filled with ritual, connection, and a shared meal. Led by Rabbinic student Lisa Friedman.
Need a ride? Let us know, and we’ll arrange it for you. village@orami.org
Registration Coming Soon
Home Shabbat
Friday, April 3
No service in Synagogue this week. Enjoy dinner with family and friends.
Or Ami Village
Village Wednesday: Learn to Play Canasta
Wednesday, April 8, 15, 22, 29 – 10:00 am PT to 12:00 pm PT (In-Person)
Have you always wanted to learn how to play Canasta? Join us for fun and friendly instruction from Jill Reiss as we learn together.
Need a ride? Let us know, and we’ll arrange it for you. village@orami.org
Kulanu: Family. Learning. Together.
Sunday, April 12 – 10:00 am PT to 12:00 pm PT (In-Person)
Pre-K through 6th-grade kids and their grown-ups.
Family learning is BACK at Or Ami! Join us as we learn, create, and explore Jewish values — designed for Pre-K through 6th grade kids and their grown-ups.
Or Ami Village
Village Wednesday: Learn to Play Canasta
Wednesday, April 15, 22, 29 – 10:00 am PT to 12:00 pm PT (In-Person)
Have you always wanted to learn how to play Canasta? Join us for fun and friendly instruction from Jill Reiss as we learn together.
Need a ride? Let us know, and we’ll arrange it for you. village@orami.org
Tot Shabbat: Bubble Shabbat
Friday, April 17 – 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm PT (In-Person)
Let’s fill the air with bubbles and blessings this Tot Shabbat! Celebrate with songs, stories, blessings, and a whole lot of bubble-filled fun for your littlest Shabbat lovers. Open to Tots of all ages and the people who love them.
Questions? Contact lisa@orami.org
Tot Shabbat: Splish Splash Shabbat
Friday, May 15 – 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm PT (In-Person)
Join us for a Splish Splash Tot Shabbat filled with giggles, blessings, playful water fun, and a wave of Shabbat sweetness. Open to Tots of all ages and the people who love them.
Questions? Contact lisa@orami.org
Or Ami Village
Village Wednesday: Learn to Play Canasta
Wednesday, April 22, 29 – 10:00 am PT to 12:00 pm PT (In-Person)
Have you always wanted to learn how to play Canasta? Join us for fun and friendly instruction from Jill Reiss as we learn together.
Need a ride? Let us know, and we’ll arrange it for you. village@orami.org
Or Ami Village
Village Wednesday: Learn to Play Canasta
Wednesday, April 29 – 10:00 am PT to 12:00 pm PT (In-Person)
Have you always wanted to learn how to play Canasta? Join us for fun and friendly instruction from Jill Reiss as we learn together.
Need a ride? Let us know, and we’ll arrange it for you. village@orami.org