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Or Ami Village—it’s not a place. It’s a vibrant community created and led by Or Ami partners 60+ years and beyond that nourishes the mind, heart, and spirit.
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Quarterly Newsletter with reviews of past programs, news of upcoming events, kvelling corner, bulletin board, cartoons, recipes, healthy living tips.
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“Thank you for keeping the senior group connected.”
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Upcoming Events
Or Ami Village and Rabbi Paul!
Village Wednesdays – Mahjong Lessons (Session 2)
3 Wednesdays, October 15, 22, 29 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm PDT (In-Person)
Mahjong expert Beth Cohan will be teaching anyone interested in learning Mahjong during the next three Village Wednesdays. These sessions are for beginners, with the fourth class offering the opportunity to hone your skills and meet other Villagers who are mahjong players. Classes are $10 each. If Mahjong isn’t your thing, join us to play Rummy Tile, Scrabble, Skyjo, or ??? There is no fee to play these games. What would you like to play? Please let us know.
While others are learning how to play Mahjongg, join us in writing more postcards for MAZON.
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2025-2026 Speaker Series
It’s Complicated: Navigating Jewish Identity in a Changing World
On Being Jewish Now
Tuesday, October 21 – 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm PDT (In-Person)
Stacey Bieber, Skirball Cultural Center Book Club Facilitator, moderates this panel of authors from On Being Jewish Now, an essay collection by Jewish writers responding to the events of October 7th. Panel includes: Dr. Beth Ricanati, author of National Jewish Book Award finalist Braided: A Journey of a Thousand Challahs; Elizabeth L. Silver, author of The Majority, The Execution of Noa P. Singleton, and The Tincture of Time; and Anna Ephron-Harari, producer and co-author of The Amazing Baby Name Book.
All book sale proceeds of On Being Jewish Now to benefit The Artists Against Antisemitism. Discounted book pre-orders available through Sept 28th when you RSVP! Donations are appreciated: $10 suggested minimum donation | $20 donation includes a book. Advance tickets required.
Or Ami Village and Rabbi Paul!
Village Wednesdays – Mahjong Lessons (Session 3)
2 Wednesdays, October 22, 29 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm PDT (In-Person)
Mahjong expert Beth Cohan will be teaching anyone interested in learning Mahjong during the next two Village Wednesdays. This session is for beginners, with the fourth class offering the opportunity to hone your skills and meet other Villagers who are mahjong players. Classes are $10 each. If Mahjong isn’t your thing, join us to play Rummy Tile, Scrabble, Skyjo, or ??? There is no fee to play these games. What would you like to play? Please let us know.
While others are learning how to play Mahjongg, join us in writing more postcards for MAZON.
Click Here to RSVP
Or Ami Village and Rabbi Paul!
Village Wednesdays – Mahjong Lessons (Session 4)
1 Wednesday, October 29 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm PDT (In-Person)
Mahjong expert Beth Cohan will be teaching anyone interested in learning Mahjong. This fourth class offers the opportunity to hone your skills and meet other Villagers who are mahjong players. Classes are $10 each. If Mahjong isn’t your thing, join us to play Rummy Tile, Scrabble, Skyjo, or ??? There is no fee to play these games. What would you like to play? Please let us know.
While others are learning how to play Mahjongg, join us in writing more postcards for MAZON.
Click Here to RSVP
Or Ami Village
Getting Good at Getting Older
Friday, October 31 – 11:30 am to 1:00 pm PDT (In-Person)
Join us for our next interactive program based on Rabbi Laura Geller and Richard Siegel’s best-selling book! This month’s topic: “What have you been grateful for in the past that still resonates with you today? What are you most grateful for now?” Our Getting Good at Getting Older group meets monthly. There are always dynamic discussions, lots of laughter, and bonding over common themes. Please bring your own lunch. We’ll provide drinks and dessert!