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Scholar-in-Residence: Learning with Rabbi Ariel Tovlev
Explore How Torah Embraces the Full Spectrum of Gender and Creation
Community Shabbat Dinner & Shabbat Service:
The Creation of the Self – We Were Created to Create
Friday, December 12 (In-Person and Livestream)
Dinner: 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm PT | RSVP & Pre-Payment Required | $18/adult • $13/youth • Under 5/Free
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Service: 7:30 to 8:45 pm PT | Experience a poetic and powerful Shabbat as Rabbi Tovlev’s original writing is woven into our prayers. In his sermon, he shares his gender journey as a reflection of Torah’s creation story, inspiring each of us to become co-creators of our own becoming and beyond.
This Scholar-in-Residence Program is supported by the Myron and Nancy Dembo Social Justice Initiative and through the generosity of Stephanie and Jonathon Wolfson.
Livestreams: oramiLIVE.com | Facebook Live | YouTube Live
Or Ami Chanukah Celebration Festive Dinner & Family Shabbat
Friday, December 19
Festive Dinner – 5:30 to 6:15 pm PT (In-Person)
Candlelighting and Celebration Shabbat – 6:30 to 8:00 pm PT (In-Person + Livestream)
Join us for a Special Family Chanukah Shabbat filled with light, joy, and community! We’re excited to highlight our teens’ leadership and involvement as they help guide this festive evening. Enjoy chicken, vegetables, latkes, and dreidels, and celebrate Shabbat and Chanukah together. Bring your own Chanukah Menorah and candles for the candle lighting!
Dinner: $15 – Adults | $12 – Kids ages 5 & up | Free – Kids 4 & under
RSVP required for dinner. Shabbat Service is free.
Livestreams: oramiLIVE.com | Facebook Live | YouTube Live
Sponsoring an Oneg Shabbat (the sweet cookies and cakes served after Friday night service) is a meaningful and joyful way to celebrate a special life moment, honor or remember a loved one, and share gratitude and connection. Your support will be recognized on the date of your selected Shabbat. Click on the image at right to access the Oneg Sponsorship form.

