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.
Adult B’nai/B’not Mitzvah Class Forming (In-Person)
Or Ami’s Adult B’nai/B’not Mitzvah program is designed for those ready to deepen their connection to Judaism, explore Hebrew, learn Jewish rituals, and study Torah. The program will culminate in a meaningful shared B’nai/B’not Mitzvah service, where you’ll stand alongside your peers to read from Torah and mark this incredible milestone together. Whether you’re reconnecting with your roots, or experiencing these traditions for the first time, this journey is for you.
Participants must be current Or Ami Congregants. Please register to share your interest. A meeting will be scheduled to explore dates/times.
Or Ami Book Group Discussing: Hotel Cuba by Aaron Hamburger
Tuesday, January 21 – 9:30 am to 11:30 pm PT (At the Home of Janice Orlowski)
Robin Feldman will be leading our discussion.
About the Book: A heartbreaking, epic family story, Hotel Cuba explores the profound courage of two women displaced from their home who strive to create a new future in an enticing and dangerous world far different from anything they have ever known.
Address will be sent in a confirmation email after registration.
Wisdom Wednesday with Rabbi Paul (meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month)
Wednesday, January 22 – 8:30 am 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.
Village Wednesdays meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month)
Wednesday, January 22 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm PT (In-Person)
Village Wednesdays are a casual and wonderful way for us to come together to: Play your favorite games and learn new ones • Energize your spirit of friendly competition • Try a new craft or improve an existing one • Have fun!
PLAY: Mahjong, Rummy Tile, Scrabble • Poker • Bridge • Dominoes • Canasta
LEARN: Beg. Crochet • Knitting • Mahjong
CREATE: Crafts
Need a ride? Let us know, and we’ll arrange it for you. village@orami.org
POSTPONED – An Evening of Learning, Hope, and Inspiration with Israeli Rabbi, Oded Mazor
Wednesday, January 22 – 7:30 pm to 9:15 pm PT (In-Person + Livestream)
Rabbi Oded, of Kol Haneshama synagogue in Jerusalem, is known as one of the leading, most important voices within the Israeli Reform movement. Known for his strong ethical dedication to social justice, human rights, egalitarian Judaism, and since October 7th, to bringing all the hostages home.
Join us for an insider’s view on the latest developments in Israel.
PLEASE NOTE NEW START DATE – JANUARY 24
Life Lessons Learned from the Story of Job
7-Part Series – Fridays – 11:00 am to 12:30 pm PT (In-Person + on Zoom)
Jan. 24, Feb. 7, Feb. 28, Mar. 21, April 11, May 2, May 23
• How to reconcile the fact that bad things happen to good people?
• How to keep the faith even in the most challenging times?
• How can we feel the presence of God in our life on a daily basis?
Join Rabbi Lana on a journey of self-exploration and growth while reading and learning one of the most challenging and thought-provoking stories of the Tanakh (The Hebrew Bible) – The Book of Job.
Join for all sessions (and gain more) or just come when you can.
A Zoom Link will be sent in a confirmation email after registration.
Music Shabbat featuring Mikey Pauker
Friday, January 24 – 7:30 pm PT (In-Person + Livestream)
Mikey Pauker (pronounced pow-ker) is a Jewish Rock/Reggae Artist and worship leader from Orange County, CA. Mikey has been described as one of “The 10 Stars of The New Jewish Music” via TIME Magazine. Mikey supports communities alchemizing Jewish mystical teachings through uplifting song and story. As a voting recording academy member he teamed up with Grammy nominated Joanie Leeds to propose the first Jewish Music Category and is currently working on making this possible. Mikey has shared the stage with artists including: Matisyahu, Stephen Marley, Trevor Hall, Rebelution, Toots & The Maytals, Idan Raichel, Krishna Das, Yaima, Ayla Nereo, and more. He currently serves as a cantorial soloist at Temple Beth El in Aliso Viejo, CA. Mikey is studying at The Academy of Jewish Religion New York in the Kol Bo Ordination Program (Both Rabbinical & Cantorial). mikeypauker.com
Livestreams:
oramiLIVE.com | Facebook Live | YouTube Live
Or Ami Village
Create Your Personal Action Plan
Monday, January 27 – 7:00 pm PT (On Zoom)
Make 2025 the best year it can be! Dream Big. Set Goals. Take Action. Bring your cell phone and let’s have fun creating personal action plans!
NEW DATES
1st Session – Jan. 29
2nd Session – Feb. 5
3rd Session – Feb. 12
4th Session – Feb. 19
Or Ami Center for Jewish Parenting presents
Opening Doors: How to Talk to Your Adult Children About Things That Matter Most
4-Part Series – Wednesdays – 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm PT (In-Person)
Jan. 29, Feb. 5, Feb. 12, Feb. 19
TUITION: $100 per person for 4-Part Series
This workshop, designed for parents of adult children 20+ years old, helps you develop the skills to create meaningful conversations and also to practice curiosity and manage reactivity. Discover how to successfully navigate the transition from a parent/child to parent/adult relationship.
Debbi Molnar is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Professional Coach in private practice. She is a certified Imago relationship therapist and trauma specialist. In addition to her private practice, she leads workshops and develops curriculum for programs throughout the Los Angeles area. Additionally, she has been a guest lecturer at several graduate schools and adult education programs. She has supervised graduate interns and trained facilitators for couple’s workshops. Her specialties include working with couples, parents and people in transition, including recent graduates, empty nesters and retirees. Additionally, she leads resiliency workshops and works with victims of trauma.
The Braid: Traveler’s Prayer
Thursday, January 30 – 7:30 to 9:00 pm PT (In-Person at Or Ami)
Jewish Theater is back at Congregation Or Ami! The Braid brings to you three shows of hilarious and heartfelt true stories that explore travels in life, interfaith families, and encounters with animals.
The first show is Traveler’s Prayer. True stories of surprise and transformation as we travel away from home but still bring our Jewishness with us.
Or Ami partners get a 30% discount off subscriptions and 20% off single tickets.
Or Ami’s Singers’ Circle followed by Shabbat Service
Friday, January 31
Singers’ Circle – 6:45 to 7:15 pm PT (In-Person)
Shabbat Service – 7:30 to 8:30 pm PT (In-Person + Livestream)
Join Cantor Kerith Spencer-Shapiro and Soloist Micah Bernhard to learn new tunes coming to services. Raise your voice to raise our souls.
Shabbat service will follow at 7:30 pm PT.
Livestreams:
oramiLIVE.com | Facebook Live | YouTube Live
Torah Study with Rabbi Lana
Saturday, February 1
Bagels and Coffee – 8:30 am PT; Torah Study – 9:00 am PT (In-Person)
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!
Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit at the Ronald Reagan Library with Rabbi Lana
Sunday, February 2 – 10:30 am PT (Meet in the front lobby of the Ronald Reagan Library)
We will meet Rabbi Lana at the Ronald Reagan Library at 10:30 am for an orientation and teaching. Then, we are off to explore one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. The exhibit has eight authentic Dead Sea scrolls and over 200 artifacts from the period of the second temple, including the sea of Galilee boat and objects from Masada.
Please pre-purchase your ticket for the 11:00 am time slot far in advance!
Villagers, join us for lunch after we have viewed the exhibit. Details to follow.
Rosh Chodesh Shvat Celebration
Led by Rabbi Lana Zilberman Soloway
Tuesday, February 4 – 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm PT (In-Person)
Rosh Chodesh, celebrating the new Hebrew month, has long been a special holy day for women, a time to gather for spiritual experiences. Enjoy monthly gatherings: exploring what it means to be a Jewish woman or part of a Jewish family, reciting creative prayers, learning inspiring texts, and enjoying each other’s company.
Or Ami Center for Jewish Learning presents
Moses Wasn’t Buried in a Plain Pine Box: Myth-busting Look at Jewish Burial Practices with Rabbi Jonathan Bernhard
and Preparing for Life’s End: Advanced Planning with Rabbi Paul Kipnes and Doreen Kane
3-Part Series – Wednesdays – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PT (In-Person + Zoom)
Feb. 5, Feb. 12, Feb. 19
Open to the community. Bring friends!
Rabbi Jonathan Bernhard is co-founder of Valley Chevra Kadisha and an End of Life Spiritual Coach. Doreen Kane is a Mt. Sinai “Before Need” Advisor
A Zoom link will be sent in a confirmation email after registration.
The Affinity Group: A Zoom Event
Tastes of Tradition: 2 Short Films. 5 Recipes. 5 Diverse Families
Thursday, February 6 – 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm PT (On Zoom)
All are welcome. Join us for a special screening of The Braid’s new Jews of Color Family Recipe Videos — Tastes of Tradition. Meet David Chiu, Marketing & Communications Manager of The Braid, who will talk about this amazing project.
A Zoom link will be sent in a confirmation email after registration.
Or Ami’s 4th-6th Grade Retreat & Teen Leadership Weekend
Friday, February 7 thru Sunday, February 9, 2025 (Camp Alonim – 1101 Pepper Tree Ln, Simi Valley)
An opportunity for Or Ami youth and their friends to spend a weekend of fun at Camp Alonim. 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. (7th-12th Graders are welcome to join! They serve as counselors/CIT’s for the weekend.)
Home Shabbat
Friday, February 7
No Service in Synagogue this week.
Enjoy Shabbat dinner with family or friends.
Mahloket Matters
3-Part Series – Tuesdays – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm PT (In-Person)
Feb. 11, Feb. 25, Mar. 11
Navigating Inner Challenges and Societal Discord through Jewish Text and Social Emotional Learning
Join Rabbi Lana to study for a taste of this unique methodology, developed by the Pardes Institute, and acquire essential skills for navigating challenges and nurturing relationships.
Village Wednesdays meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month)
Wednesday, February 12 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm PT (In-Person)
Village Wednesdays are a casual and wonderful way for us to come together to: Play your favorite games and learn new ones • Energize your spirit of friendly competition • Try a new craft or improve an existing one • Have fun!
PLAY: Mahjong, Rummy Tile, Scrabble • Poker • Bridge • Dominoes • Canasta
LEARN: Beg. Crochet • Knitting • Mahjong
CREATE: Crafts
Need a ride? Let us know, and we’ll arrange it for you. village@orami.org
Torah Study with Rabbi Lana
Saturday, February 15
Bagels and Coffee – 8:30 am PT; Torah Study – 9:00 am PT (In-Person)
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 Village
Getting Good at Getting Older
Friday February 21 – 11:30 am to 1:00 pm PT (In-Person at Or Ami)
Rabbi Paul will be joining us as we discuss this month’s topic:
Can we still make childhood wishes come true?
What possibilities do you wish you had pursued?
Join us for our next interactive program based on Rabbi Laura Geller and Richard Siegel’s best-selling book!
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!
Need a ride? Let us know, and we’ll arrange it for you.village@orami.org
Wisdom Wednesday with Rabbi Paul (meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month)
Wednesday, February 26 – 8:30 am 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.
Village Wednesdays meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month)
Wednesday, February 26 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm PT (In-Person)
Village Wednesdays are a casual and wonderful way for us to come together to: Play your favorite games and learn new ones • Energize your spirit of friendly competition • Try a new craft or improve an existing one • Have fun!
PLAY: Mahjong, Rummy Tile, Scrabble • Poker • Bridge • Dominoes • Canasta
LEARN: Beg. Crochet • Knitting • Mahjong
CREATE: Crafts
Need a ride? Let us know, and we’ll arrange it for you. village@orami.org
For the Sake of Argument
4-Part Series – Tuesdays – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PT (In-Person)
April 8, April 22, May 6, May 27
Healthy arguments make us smarter and bring us closer. They spark learning, growth, and connection through and because of our differences.
Join Rabbi Lana in a safe space for honest and courageous conversations about important topics regarding the modern state of Israel.
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