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 Village
Getting Good at Getting Older
Friday, April 18 – 11:30 am to 1:00 pm PDT (In-Person)
Join us for our next interactive program based on Rabbi Laura Geller and Richard Siegel’s best-selling book!
This month we will discuss: “What is a “defining moment”? Have you had one that changed the course of your life?”
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
Home Shabbat
Friday, April 18
No service in Synagogue this week. Enjoy dinner with family and friends.
Mimouna Celebration
Sunday, April 20 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm PDT (In-Person)
Or Ami Book Group: Discussing “Code Name Hélène: A Novel” by Ariel Lawhon
Tuesday, April 22 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm PDT (at the home of Donna Hennes)
About the book: Based on the thrilling real-life story of a socialite spy and astonishing woman who killed a Nazi with her bare hands and went on to become one of the most decorated women in WWII—from the New York Times bestselling author of I Was Anastasia and The Frozen River.
Address will be sent to you in a confirmation email after registering.
Wisdom Wednesday with Rabbi Paul (meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month)
Wednesday, April 23 – 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, April 23 – 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
Yom Hashoah Community Gathering
The Diary of Anne Frank presented by Agoura High School’s Drama Club
Wednesday, April 23 – 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm PDT (In-Person at Or Ami)
The show has a student cast and crew of all grades, including the student director (Bayley Tanenbaum), a student assistant director (Ozz Wolf), a student producer (Lila Medlin), and a full student set, costume, and prop team, who have all been working tirelessly to make this production as authentic as possible by reading the diary, visiting the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles, and speaking to a Holocaust survivor to get a more poignant view on the period. Join us for this impactful production.
Amazing Musical Shabbat with Jared Stein
Friday, April 25 – 7:30 pm PDT (In-Person + Livestream)
Jared Stein is a composer, songleader, music educator and professional musician. Originally from the Washington DC area, Jared has infused the LA Jewish community with his intentional approach to prayer leading and song.
Jared strives to bring people together with music as the primary language whether it’s through his work as a music educator at deToledo High School and BCI (Brandeis Collegiate Institute) or a Havdallah concert with his talented wife Jamie.
Playing music makes Jared feel greater than just himself and allows him to read between the lines of life (and sometimes it’s just plain fun). Starting at the age of 10, Jared joined his family band, The Rolling Steins and continued studying and playing a variety of styles. In 2004, Jared joined the Nashuva Band with Rabbi Naomi Levy. He has played and recorded with many notable artists, including Theodore Bikel, Peter Yarrow, Nava Tehila, Moshav, Distant Cousins, and Craig Taubman.
Livestreams: oramiLIVE.com | Facebook Live | YouTube Live
The Middle @ Or Ami
Meet-Up at the Jared Stein Shabbat Service followed by The Middle Sponsored Oneg
Friday, April 25 – 7:30 pm PDT (In-Person)
Enjoy the music of Jared Stein at the Shabbat Service and then stay for the Oneg.
Please bring your favorite nut-free dessert to share as the Middle @ Or Ami is sponsoring this Oneg.
Torah Study with Rabbi Lana (Shmini)
Saturday, April 26 (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
Malibu Hindu Temple Docent-Led Tour and Lunch
Sunday, April 27 – 11:00 am PDT (Malibu Hindu Temple – 1600 Las Virgenes Canyon. Rd, Calabasas)
Join the Or Ami Village Museum group as we visit the Malibu Hindu Temple for a docent-led tour to learn about the basic tenets of the Hindu religion and rituals performed in the Temple. We will also have the opportunity to enjoy lunch in a cafe on the premises. Admission and parking are free.
Need a ride? Let us know, and we’ll arrange it for you. village@orami.org
Post-Passover Pizza Party for New Partners, Committee Chairs, Board Members, and Clergy
(New Partners are families who have joined since April 2023)
Sunday, April 27 – 4:00 to 6:00 pm PDT (In-Person)
Get to know other new Partners, and mingle with committee chairs, board members, and your clergy. There is no charge. Just be sure to RSVP.
Rosh Chodesh Iyar Celebration for Or Ami Women and Friends
Monday, April 28 – 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.
This event will take place offsite. You will be contacted with the address.
Life Lessons Learned from the Story of Job
7-Part Series – Fridays – 11:00 am to 12:30 pm PDT (In-Person + on Zoom)
Session 6 – May 2 Session 7 – 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.
CANCELED – Tot Shabbat
Friday, May 2 – 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm PDT (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 their families.
Kabbalat Torah: Confirmation Service Celebrating Our Graduating High School Seniors
Friday, May 2 – 6:30 pm PDT (In-Person + Livestream)
Join us as we celebrate the Confirmations of Jonah Bookman, Shoshana Lindon, Elijah Paul, Levi Ratican, Maya Rozenberg, and Lillian Spratt.
Please bring a nut-free dessert to share.
Livestreams: oramiLIVE.com | Facebook Live | YouTube Live
The Human Library
Sunday, May 4 – 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm PDT (In-Person)
Come by and Unjudge someone when The Human Library opens its bookshelf at Or Ami.
The Human Library is a library of people, so instead of books, actual people are on loan for personal conversations. Every human Book from the bookshelf represents a group in our society that is often subjected to prejudice, stigmatization, or discrimination because of their lifestyle, diagnosis, belief, disability, social status, ethnic origin, etc. Hear their stories and ask those difficult questions in the safe space of the Human Library.
For Ages 16 and above.
Or Ami Village
Or Ami Village meets Many Mansions (Zoom)
Monday, May 5 – 7:00 pm PDT (on Zoom)
Or Ami Village is partnering with Or Ami’s Sukkat Shalom committee to host a project with Many Mansions, an award-winning provider of permanent supportive housing. Join us to learn about their impactful program and service at this Zoom event. Then, let’s follow up on Sunday, June 8 from 4-7 pm, for an intergenerational hands-on experience at their site in Thousand Oaks.
You will be contacted with the Zoom link.
For the Sake of Argument
3-Sessions – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PDT (In-Person)
Come for all or just one.
Session 1 – Tuesday, May 6 Session 2 – Wednesday, May 21 Session 3 – Wednesday, June 4
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
Jewish American History: from Colonial Times through the Civil War
3-Part Series – Wednesdays, – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PDT (In-Person + Livestream)
Session 1 – May 7 Session 2 – May 14 Session 3 – May 21
Join us for a compelling three-session course exploring the early Jewish experience in America. From the profound influence of the Hebrew Bible on the nation’s founding to the resilience of Jewish immigrants in Colonial America and the Civil War era, this series uncovers forgotten stories of bravery, struggle, and impact.
Led by renowned educator Judy Soffer, these classes will shed light on how early Jewish communities navigated religious persecution, fought for civil rights, and contributed to the evolving American identity.
Session Topics:
- The Hebrew Bible’s Role in Shaping America
- Jewish Life in Colonial America
- Jews in the Pre-Civil War & Civil War Periods
- Discover the rich legacy of Jewish pioneers who helped shape America.
Torah Study with Rabbi Lana (Achrei Mot – Kedoshim)
Saturday, May 10 (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!
Wisdom Wednesday with Rabbi Paul (meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month)
Wednesday, May 14 – 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 14 – 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
Jewish American History: from Colonial Times through the Civil War
3-Part Series – Wednesdays, – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PDT (In-Person + Livestream)
Session 2 – May 14 Session 3 – May 21
Join us for a compelling three-session course exploring the early Jewish experience in America. From the profound influence of the Hebrew Bible on the nation’s founding to the resilience of Jewish immigrants in Colonial America and the Civil War era, this series uncovers forgotten stories of bravery, struggle, and impact.
Led by renowned educator Judy Soffer, these classes will shed light on how early Jewish communities navigated religious persecution, fought for civil rights, and contributed to the evolving American identity.
Session Topics:
- The Hebrew Bible’s Role in Shaping America
- Jewish Life in Colonial America
- Jews in the Pre-Civil War & Civil War Periods
- Discover the rich legacy of Jewish pioneers who helped shape America.
Jewish American History: from Colonial Times through the Civil War
3-Part Series – Wednesdays, – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PDT (In-Person + Livestream)
Session 3 – May 21
Join us for a compelling three-session course exploring the early Jewish experience in America. From the profound influence of the Hebrew Bible on the nation’s founding to the resilience of Jewish immigrants in Colonial America and the Civil War era, this series uncovers forgotten stories of bravery, struggle, and impact.
Led by renowned educator Judy Soffer, these classes will shed light on how early Jewish communities navigated religious persecution, fought for civil rights, and contributed to the evolving American identity.
Session Topics:
- The Hebrew Bible’s Role in Shaping America
- Jewish Life in Colonial America
- Jews in the Pre-Civil War & Civil War Periods
- Discover the rich legacy of Jewish pioneers who helped shape America.
For the Sake of Argument
3-Sessions – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PDT (In-Person)
Come for all or just one.
Session 2 – Wednesday, May 21 Session 3 – Wednesday, June 4
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
Life Lessons Learned from the Story of Job
7-Part Series – Fridays – 11:00 am to 12:30 pm PDT (In-Person + on Zoom)
Session 7 – 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.
Home Shabbat
Friday, May 23
No service in Synagogue this week. Enjoy dinner with family and friends.
Torah Study with Rabbi Lana (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!
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.
This event will take place offsite. You will be contacted with the address.
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
For the Sake of Argument
3-Sessions – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm PDT (In-Person)
Come for all or just one.
Session 3 – Wednesday, June 4
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