Or Ami Village is a dynamic community of partners age 60 and better
Our goal is to support one another, and promote new friendships and connections. We laugh and share, and offer friendship, understanding, and support to one another. Join us as we have fun, socialize over meals, celebrate holidays, and share in Temple services and events together.
Upcoming events
Or Ami Village: Getting Good at Getting Older
September 25, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Join us for our next interactive program based on Rabbi Laura Geller and Richard Siegel’s best-selling book! There are always dynamic discussions, lots of laughter, and bonding over common themes. This program is for members of Or Ami Village.
Or Ami Village - “Conversations with Curt” for the Men of Or Ami Village
September 29, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Meet new people. Make new friends. Strengthen your connections. Led by Curt Gorlick, Certified Life Coach. This month, we will discuss: “If you could do it again, what would you do differently?” “What is the best financial decision you’ve ever made?” Bring your own lunch & drinks.
Or Ami Village: Simchat Torah Celebration Dinner at a Private Residence
October 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
A Special Village-Only Experience: Simchat Torah Celebration. Roll Into the New Year with Or Ami Village. Spend time with Rabbi Paul Kipnes as he brings a Torah for a unique and meaningful gathering | Dinner will be served | At a Private Residence | RSVP required by Sept. 30
Or Ami Village: A Friendsgiving Thanksgiving Potluck
November 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
As Thanksgiving approaches, we are grateful for the many friends we have made through belonging to the Village. We hope you can join us in celebrating friendship, gratitude, and support. We’ll provide the turkey. Please bring a side dish to share. Be sure to fill out the potluck form when you RSVP
Check out a meaningful article by one of our villagers
The continuity of Personal Growth Through Aging
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By Myron Dembo, Ph. D
My wife Nancy and I meet monthly with a temple group at Congregation Or Ami in Calabasas, California. We participate in a 55-plus group called Getting Good at Getting Older—with Or Ami Village. This group, which meets for various activities such as discussions, workshops, and social events, has greatly enhanced the meaning of our lives and our involvement in our Temple. In one recent session, Rabbi Paul Kipnes led a discussion asking: Can we still make childhood wishes come true? What possibilities do you wish you had pursued? Many participants discussed how they were now pursuing activities they had not had time for or had lost interest in earlier days. One 81-year-old woman in this group told her story:
