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.
Home Shabbat
Friday, May 23
No service in Synagogue this week. Enjoy dinner with family and friends.
Torah Study with Rabbi Paul (Behar – Bechukotai)
Saturday, May 24 (In-Person)
8:30 am PDT – Bagels and Coffee
9:00 am PDT – 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 Lion Women of Tehran”
Tuesday, May 27 – 9:30 am to 11:30 am PDT (at the home of Elayne Wypyszynski)
About the Book: A heartfelt novel of friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran.
Address provided with registration confirmation
Rosh Chodesh Sivan Celebration for Or Ami Women and Friends
Tuesday, May 27 – 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm PDT (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.
Wisdom Wednesday with Rabbi Paul (meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month)
Wednesday, May 28 – 8:30 am to 9:30 am PDT (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
Village Wednesdays meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month)
Wednesday, May 28 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm PDT (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
SoMPTY (7th & 8th Graders + Incoming 7th Graders)
SoMPTY Trivia Night (+ Dinner)
Wednesday, May 28 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm PDT (In-Person)
Bring your A-game, best team name, and a sense of humor—we’ll bring the questions, prizes, dinner, and a sweet surprise!
RSVP by May 22nd
Cost: $20 includes Dinner
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Come for Shabbat Dinner and Stay for Services
Friday, May 30
Dinner: 5:45 pm to 7:15 pm PDT (In-Person)
Shabbat Service: 7:30 pm PDT (In-Person + Livestream)
Spend Shabbat with fellow Villagers as we enjoy a catered meal from Stonefire Grill. Stay for Shabbat services, and enjoy the music of Jared Stein and the band on the bimah.
Dinner Cost: $18 per person
Need a ride? Let us know, and we’ll arrange it for you. village@orami.org
Livestreams: oramiLIVE.com | Facebook Live | YouTube Live
Shabbat – Jared Stein and the Band Back for a Return Engagement
Friday, May 30 – 7:30 pm PDT (In-Person + Livestream)
Heart-opening harmonies, soul-stirring music —experience a transcendent Shabbat as Jared Stein and his band bring the spirit alive.
Livestreams: oramiLIVE.com | Facebook Live | YouTube Live
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Visit to the Museum of Tolerance (MOT)
Sunday, June 1 – 10:30 am PDT (at The Museum of Tolerance – 9786 West Pico Blvd., LA)
Join the Or Ami Museum Group for a visit to the Museum of Tolerance (MOT). The museum challenges visitors to understand the Holocaust within both historical and contemporary contexts. We are privileged to have Robert Moss as our docent and to have the opportunity to participate in a presentation by a Holocaust survivor.
Free underground parking • Lunch to be determined
Cost: $13 per person admission
Limit 20 Participants, so please RSVP today!
Need a ride? Let us know, and we’ll arrange it for you. village@orami.org
Tikkun Leil Shavuot Celebration + Potluck Dessert
Sunday, June 1 – 6:15 pm PDT to 8:30 pm PDT (In-Person + Livestream)
We are all choosing Judaism again and again.
An evening to celebrate receiving Torah and being Jewish.
6:15 pm PDT: Dessert (Please bring a nut-free dessert to share)
7:00 pm PDT: Learning, Witnessing, Celebrating
8:15 pm PDT: Ritual of Receiving Torah
For the Sake of Argument
3-Sessions – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PDT (In-Person)
Session 2 – Wednesday, June 4 Session 3 – Tuesday, June 17
Come for all or just one.
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.
Click Here to RSVP
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Getting Good at Getting Older
Friday, June 6 – 11:30 am to 1:00 pm PDT (In-Person at Or Ami)
Join us for our next interactive program based on Rabbi Laura Geller and Richard Siegel’s best-selling book!
This Month’s Topic: What scares you the most about the future? What can we do to support one another as we face our fears?
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
A Heartwarming Shabbat of Community and Celebration
Installation of Officers and Board of Directors + Honoring Rabbi Lana Zilberman Soloway
Friday, June 6 – 7:00 pm PDT (In-Person + Livestream)
Join us as we install our Officers & Board of Directors for 2025/26 and honor Rabbi Lana Zilberman Soloway as she enters her final month as our Rabbi. There will be beautiful music, heartfelt tributes, and lasting memories. You won’t want to miss it!
Livestreams: oramiLIVE.com | Facebook Live | YouTube Live
Torah Study with Rabbi Lana (Nasso)
Saturday, June 7 (In-Person)
8:30 am PDT – Bagels and Coffee
9:00 am PDT – 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 Village
Hiking in Topanga State Park
Sunday, June 8 – 10:00 am PDT (Topanga State Park – 20828 Entrada Dr., Topanga)
Get a healthy dose of beauty, fresh air, and exercise with Hike Leader, Ross Somers, and other Villagers.
Located in the cliffs and canyons of the Santa Monica Mountains, Topanga State Park features 36 miles of trails through open grassland, live oaks, and spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.
Hikers should wear proper hiking clothes, including good hiking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Additionally, sunscreen and hiking or walking sticks are required (available at Costco and Big 5). There are some uphill sections on the trail, so be in good physical condition for that.
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Many Mansions Intergenerational Community Project
Sunday, June 8 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm PDT (1259 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks)
Bring your young people and join us for a special opportunity to support this, award-winning provider of permanent housing for those in need.
• Guided visit to the facility and introduction to their inspiring mission
• Packing lunch boxes for new residents
• Creative art project to help beautify the space
• All ages welcome!
Wisdom Wednesday with Rabbi Paul (meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month)
Wednesday, June 11 – 8:30 am to 9:30 am PDT (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
Village Wednesdays meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month)
Wednesday, June 11 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm PDT (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
The Middle @ Or Ami
Dinner: Celebrate Havdalah & Say Goodbye to Rabbi Lana
Saturday, June 14 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm PDT (at the home of Lesli and Peter Kraut)
Celebrate Havdalah & enjoy dinner with friends as wish Rabbi Lana well on her next adventures in Israel.
Address will be provided in a confirmation email after you register.
$10/person for dinner.
Please RSVP by June 10
For the Sake of Argument
Final Session – Tuesday, June 17 – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PDT (In-Person)
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.
Click Here to RSVP
Are You a Zionist?
An Intimate Conversation with Rabbi Lana
Thursday, June 19 – 7:30 pm PDT (Off-site in Woodland Hills)
Join us for a thoughtful dialogue on the evolving meaning of Zionism in the 21st Century. Explore identity, belonging, and the future of Jewish connection to Israel.
Address will be provided after registration.
Click Here to RSVP
Shabbat & Potluck Dinner in the Park
Friday, June 20 (at Grape Arbor Park – 5100 Parkville Rd, Calabasas)
5:30 pm PDT – Potluck Dinner
6:30 pm PDT – Shabbat Service
Join us at Grape Arbor Park for Rabbi Lana’s final Shabbat at Or Ami! Enjoy a summer potluck dinner with friends followed by Shabbat service.
Please bring a nut-free dish to share for the potluck.
Torah Study with Rabbi Lana (Sh’lach)
Saturday, June 21 (In-Person)
8:30 am PDT – Bagels and Coffee
9:00 am PDT – 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 Village
Farewell to Rabbi Lana Brunch (for Villagers Only)
Sunday, June 22 – 11:00 am to 1:00 pm PDT (In-Person)
Send Rabbi Lana home to Israel with our love and gratitude for special times shared, lessons learned, and full hearts.
Special Brunch Menu
$18/person
Need a ride? Let us know, and we’ll arrange it for you. village@orami.org
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Special Village Wednesday Project – Create Your Very Own Mezuzah
Wednesday, June 25 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm PDT (In-Person)
Jill Citron will teach us how to create a mezuzah out of Fimo dough.
RSVP is required so we can purchase the necessary supplies.
Need a ride? Let us know, and we’ll arrange it for you. village@orami.org
Home Shabbat
Friday, June 27
No service in Synagogue this week. Enjoy dinner with family and friends.
Home Shabbat
Friday, July 4
No service in Synagogue this week. Enjoy dinner with family and friends.