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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Torah Study with Rabbinic Intern Ziva Gunther
October 3, 2026 at 8:45 AM
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.
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Or Ami Village: Simchat Torah Celebration Dinner at a Private Residence
October 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
A Special Village-Only Experience: Simchat Torah Celebration. Roll Into the New Year with Or Ami Village. Spend time with Rabbi Paul Kipnes as he brings a Torah for a unique and meaningful gathering | Dinner will be served | At a Private Residence | RSVP required by Sept. 30
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GoMPTY Matinee & Maker (4th-6th Grades)
October 11, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Will it be a Marvel or Disney movie day? You will suggest movies from either studio & we ’ll spin a wheel to see which movie we watch! You’ll also make your own bouncy ball & shrinky-dink keychain. Good times, pizza, movie, movie snacks, & lots of laughs to be had. Cost $18. RSVP by Oct. 8th
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Unlocking the Soul of the Shabbat Service - Session 1: Kaddish | Death
October 14, 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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Rabbi and Priest Talk About Matters of the Soul - Session 1: Hurts So Good? Grief and Suffering
October 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Join Rabbi Paul Kipnes in conversation with Father Ross Porter of All Souls Anglican Church. Three candid, thoughtful, and sometimes provocative conversations exploring how our two traditions wrestle with life’s deepest questions.
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