Life at Or Ami
Our community is always in motion — from celebrations and Shabbat services to classes, concerts, and volunteer events. Explore what’s happening and find your next moment of connection.
Weekly services and more
Every week at Or Ami brings a new way to gather and grow. From Friday night Shabbat services to community celebrations, learning sessions, and volunteer opportunities, there’s always something happening here. Whether you join us in person or online, each moment is a chance to connect, reflect, and share in Jewish life together.
Upcoming events
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Or Ami Village: Get Ready for Mitzvah Day with The Village!
October 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM
During & after Village Wednesdays in Oct. we’ll be decorating pillowcases for youth entering emergency foster care—turning simple fabric into something filled with love & comfort. Each pillowcase will be included in a comfort bag on Mitzvah Day to help bring a little warmth & care to a child in need
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Or Ami Village: Village Wednesdays
October 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Play Canasta, Mahjong, Rummy Tile, or Skyjo, and schmooze with friends every Wednesday at Or Ami! During the month of Oct. – during and after Village Wednesdays – you also have the option of decorating pillowcases for foster children for Mitzvah Day.
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GoMPTY Matinee & Maker (4th-6th Grades)
October 11, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Will it be a Marvel or Disney movie day? You will suggest movies from either studio & we ’ll spin a wheel to see which movie we watch! You’ll also make your own bouncy ball & shrinky-dink keychain. Good times, pizza, movie, movie snacks, & lots of laughs to be had. Cost $18. RSVP by Oct. 8th
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Or Ami Book Group: Discussing “Mad Mabel” by Sally Hepworth
October 13, 2026 at 9:30 AM
About the book: From the New York Times bestselling author of The Soulmate and The Good Sister, comes a twist-filled, darkly funny mystery about the two kinds of people no one ever expects to be murderers: little girls and old ladies.
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Unlocking the Soul of the Shabbat Service - Session 1: Kaddish | Death
October 14, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Join Rabbi Paul Kipnes and Rabbi Elana Rabishaw for three sessions exploring three prayers — Kaddish, Aleinu, and Mi Shebeirach — that help unlock the meaning of the Shabbat service. Come for one session or all three. Come with your beliefs, your doubts, and especially your questions.
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