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.
Or Ami Challah Back Softball Team Forming
For the Los Angeles Synagogue Softball League – 2026
Looking for men and women (ages 18+) to join our team! Must have availability weekly, Sunday mornings from mid-January through June, with practices in December and January. Modest fees to cover registration with the league, equipment, and uniforms. See info about the league HERE
Interested? Contact Will Springer: will@springermg.com
The Middle @ Or Ami
Wines from Around the World: Wine Tasting with Shelly Bright, Sommelier
Sunday, November 9 – 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm PT (In-Person)
See, Swirl, Sniff, Sip, and Savor! Join The Middle for a curated Happy Hour event — Wines From Around the World. It will be like taking a vacation with all your friends. Small bites included.
Cost: $36 per person
Wisdom Wednesday with Rabbi Elana
Wednesday, November 12 – 8:30 am to 9:30 am PT (In-Person)
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, Rabbi Elana 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
Get Ready for Mitzvah Day with The Village
Wednesday, Nov. 12, Friday, Nov. 14 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm PT (In-Person)
We’ll be decorating pillowcases for youth entering emergency foster care — turning simple fabric into something filled with love and comfort. Each pillowcase will be included in a comfort bag on Mitzvah Day to help bring a little warmth and care to a child in need.
Or Ami Village
Get Ready for Mitzvah Day with The Village
Friday, Nov. 14 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm PT (In-Person)
We’ll be decorating pillowcases for youth entering emergency foster care — turning simple fabric into something filled with love and comfort. Each pillowcase will be included in a comfort bag on Mitzvah Day to help bring a little warmth and care to a child in need.
Shabbat: Jared Stein and the Band
Friday, Nov. 14 – 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm PT (In-Person)
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
Torah Study with Rabbi Elana Rabishaw: Be a Part of History: Help Shape the New Commentary (In-Person)
Saturday, November 15
8:45 am PT – Bagels & Coffee 9:00 am to 10:00 am PT – Torah Study
Hosted by Or Ami’s Mosaic Committee and Bahά’ί Community of Malibu Canyon
2nd Annual Scarves of Thanksgiving (In-Person)
Sunday, November 16 – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm PT
Everyone (ages 8 & up) is invited to join as we come together to make scarves for Hope the Mission — help bring warmth to those in need! NO KNITTING EXPERIENCE NEEDED | Space is limited! Sign up deadline has been extended. Please sign up by November 10th to ensure we have enough materials.
Please bring a nut-free dessert to share | $15 per person donation helps with the cost of yarn and security
Or Ami Book Group – Discussing, “The Phoenix Pencil Company” by Allison King
Tuesday, November 18 – 9:30 am to 11:30 am PT (at the home of Pamela Goldstein)
ABOUT THE BOOK: In this dazzling debut novel, a hidden and nearly forgotten magic—of reforging pencils, bringing the memories they contain back to life—holds the power to transform a young woman’s relationship with her grandmother, and to mend long-lost connections across time and space.
Our December book will be “Isola” by Allegra Goodman.
Address will be sent to you in a confirmation email after registering.
L’dor Vador Shabbat: Celebrating the Generations
Friday, November 21 – 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm PT (In-Person + Livestream)
Join us for a joyous evening of music and prayer that honors the connections linking us from generation to generation.
Livestreams: oramiLIVE.com | Facebook Live | YouTube Live
Tot Shabbat: Thanksgiving
Saturday, November 22 – 10:00 am to 11:00 am PT (In-Person)
Join us for a fun-filled hour of songs, stories, and Shabbat celebration with friends, new and old! Open to Tots of all ages and the people who love them.
Questions? Contact lisa@orami.org
Or Ami Village
A Friends Giving Thanksgiving Potluck
Sunday, November 23 – 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm PT (At a Private Residence)
As Thanksgiving approaches, we are especially grateful for the many friends we have made through belonging to the Village. We would love to celebrate together for a Friends Giving Thanksgiving! What fun! We will provide the turkey so please bring a side dish to share. We hope you can join us in celebrating friendship, gratitude, and support. The address will be sent to you after registration. Need a ride? Let us know at village@orami.org, and we’ll arrange it for you.
Please RSVP AND fill out the Potluck Sign-Up Form.
Click Here to RSVP and Click Here to fill out the Potluck Sign-Up form
Home Shabbat
Friday, November 28
No service in Synagogue this week. Enjoy dinner with family and friends.
Torah Study with Rabbic Student Lisa Friedman (Vayishlach) (In-Person)
Saturday, December 6
8:45 am PT – Bagels & Coffee
9:00 am to 10:00 am PT – 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! | Bring friends!
Mitzvah Day
Sunday, December 7 – 11:00 am until all bags are packed (In-Person)
There are countless ways to make a difference on Mitzvah Day! Click > Mitzvah Day Sign-Ups to get involved.
Come pack comfort bags for youth entering emergency foster care. All ages welcome to pack bags. No sign-up needed.
Questions? Email MitzvahDay@orami.org. Looking for other ways to help? Visit orami.org/mitzvahday to learn about Mitzvah Day sponsorships and donation opportunities.
Wisdom Wednesday with Rabbi Paul
Wednesday, December 10 – 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.
Scholar-in-Residence: Learning with Rabbi Ariel Tovlev
Explore How Torah Embraces the Full Spectrum of Gender and Creation
Private Gatherings for Trans Individuals and LGBTQ+ Community and their Families
Thursday, December 11 (At a Private Residence)
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm PT – Private Dinner for Trans Individuals & Parents/Relatives of Trans Individuals
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm PT – Private Learning Session: Gender Diversity Began in the Bible – For LGBTQ+ adults and teens, and their relatives
You will be contacted with the address after registration. Questions? Contact Rabbi Paul Kipnes (rabbipaul@orami.org)
Scholar-in-Residence: Learning with Rabbi Ariel Tovlev
Explore How Torah Embraces the Full Spectrum of Gender and Creation
BYO Lunch & Learn: The Six Genders in Judaism
Friday, December 12 – 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm PT (In-Person)
Bring your own lunch and dive into Talmudic wisdom. Our ancient rabbis described six genders, each respected in their uniqueness. Explore what these categories can teach about inclusion and identity today.
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
Click Here to RSVP
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.
Livestreams: oramiLIVE.com | Facebook Live | YouTube Live
GoMPTY (4th-6th Grade): A Science Adventure
Sunday, December 14 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm PT (Location provided upon registration)
From bubbling reactions to glowing creations, we’re testing the formula for the perfect afternoon. Snacks, laughter, and awesome hands-on experiments guaranteed!
Cost: $18 per child includes fun, snacks, and supervision
Please RSVP by December 10th. Questions? Contact brooke@orami.org.
Wisdom Wednesday with Rabbi Paul
Wednesday, December 24 – 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.
Home Shabbat
Friday, December 26
No service in Synagogue this week. Enjoy dinner with family and friends.
Home Shabbat
Friday, January 2
No service in Synagogue this week. Enjoy dinner with family and friends.
Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Rabbi Lana Zilberman Soloway
Sacred Stories from Israel’s Heart
BYO Dinner and Welcome for those attending THE BRAID afterward
Thursday, January 29 – 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm PT (In-Person)
Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Rabbi Lana Zilberman Soloway
Sacred Stories from Israel’s Heart
Or Ami Village
BYO Lunch & Learn: Judaism Inspired
Friday, January 30 – 11:30 am to 1:00 pm PT (In-Person)
Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Rabbi Lana Zilberman Soloway
Sacred Stories from Israel’s Heart
Shabbat Dinner Welcoming Rabbi Lana & Honoring New Partners
Friday, January 30 – 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm PT (In-Person)
RSVP & Pre-Payment Required | $18/adult • $13/youth • Under 5/Free
Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Rabbi Lana Zilberman Soloway
Sacred Stories from Israel’s Heart
Shabbat Service with Rabbi Lana & Honoring New Partners
Friday, January 30 – 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm PT (In-Person + Livestream)
Livestreams: oramiLIVE.com | Facebook Live | YouTube Live
Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Rabbi Lana Zilberman Soloway
Sacred Stories from Israel’s Heart
Torah Study with Rabbi Lana Zilberman Soloway
Saturday, January 31 – 8:45 am to 10:00 am PT (In-Person)
Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Rabbi Lana Zilberman Soloway
Sacred Stories from Israel’s Heart
Dinner & Havdalah: Inspiration and Insights from Israel
Saturday, January 31 – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm PT (At a Private Residence)
Conversation, Dinner, Havdalah Gathering, Dessert & Coffee. You will be contacted with the address after registration