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Congregation Or Atid is a vibrant, innovative MetroWest Boston synagogue.

Members turn to Or Atid for friendship, holiday and lifecycle celebrations, and learning.

 

Connect to Shabbat

Shabbat services are held in-person and online.  Click here for schedule times and additional information.

Connect to Our School

Or Atid is part of The Jewish Learning Collaborative of Metrowest, a joint religious school program comprising of students from surrounding synagogues, as well as unaffiliated K through 8th grade students. This program is open to all students (regardless of synagogue membership or affiliation) who want to spend quality time with other Jewish children in the Metrowest area.

Latest News

JLCMW Registration is Open

Registration is open for the Jewish Learning Collaborative of Metrowest 2024-2025 year!
We welcome all Jewish learners to join our Hebrew School, and we’re excited to be expanding our K/1 class to include Pre-K (4-year-olds). Click here to register and to learn more about the JLCMW.




Rabbi David Finkelstein's Office Hours

Wednesdays 12:30-2:00pm (Onsite and on Zoom)

Rabbi David's Office Hours are on Wednesdays, excepting vacation days and holy days. During these hours, Rabbi David will be at Or Atid with his door open, available for unannounced visits in-person and on Zoom (email for a zoom link). Those who wish to connect with the Rabbi at a different time are invited to set up an appointment via email or phone call/text (781.786.8679).

Happenings

Upcoming Events

All Events
  • Sunday ,
    NovNovember  24 , 2024
    Playgroup
    Sunday, Nov 24th 10:00a to 11:00a
    Join our drop-in playgroup! Socialize with local parents while the kids hear a story, sing songs with Rabbi David, and engage in an age-appropriate sensory activity. The theme is the holiday of Sigd. Geared towards children—babies to age 4. RSVPs are requested so enough materials are prepared: youngfamilies@congregationoratid.org

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  • Saturday ,
    DecDecember  7 , 2024
    Family Chanukah Party
    Shabbat, Dec 7th 11:30a to 1:30p
    11:30 am-12:00 pm - For families with children 5 years old and under. Featuring: Playground • mini bounce house • stories • early access to crafts. 12 pm - 1:30 pm - Everyone is welcome. Make your own Chanukah slime station • edible crafts • games. Lunch: Pizza, latkes, and chocolate caramel brownies. Gluten-free pizza available by request. ($5/plate or $20/family) RSVP: youngfamilies@congregationoratid.org

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  • Tuesday ,
    DecDecember  10 , 2024
    Or Atid Women’s Book Group Discussion: The Postcard
    Tuesday, Dec 10th 7:30p to 8:30p
    Join us online for a discussion of The Postcard by Anne Berest—the "...most acclaimed and beloved French novels of recent years. It is at once a gripping investigation into family trauma, a poignant tale of mothers and daughters, and a vivid portrait of twentieth-century Parisian intellectual and artistic life."

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  • Tuesday ,
    DecDecember  17 , 2024
    Or Atid Reads
    Tuesday, Dec 17th 7:30p to 9:00p
    Join us as Or Atid Adult Ed's thought-provoking book discussion on Israel – A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth, by Noa Tishby. Please read the book ahead of time, then join us in person to discuss it! Yoni Kadden, chair of the History Department at Gann Academy, will lead us in a discussion of this engaging and enlightening book.

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  • Wednesday ,
    DecDecember  18 , 2024
    Community Cooks
    Wednesday, Dec 18th 10:00a to 12:00p
    We are preparing 40 bagged lunches for the Waltham Community Center. We are seeking volunteers to prepare lunches in their own homes, and for someone to deliver the meals to Waltham between 10 am - 12 pm. Email: socialaction@congregationoratid.org for details.

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Calendar

Upcoming events this week of November
Fri 22
4:00pm
Candle Lighting
6:00pm
Kabbalat Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat In-Person
Sat 23
Parshat Chayei Sara
9:30am
Shabbat Morning Services in Person and on Zoom
4:59pm
Havdalah
Sun 24
9:30am
JLCMW
10:00am
Playgroup
Mon 25
Tue 26
Wed 27
12:30pm
Rabbi David's Office Hours
4:00pm
JLCMW
Thu 28
Thanksgiving Day



Fri, November 22 2024 21 Cheshvan 5785