Welcome to Or Atid

Congregation Or Atid is a vibrant, innovative synagogue in Metrowest. Members turn to Or Atid for friendship, holiday observances, learning and lifecycle celebrations and support. We are delighted you are here and seeking to learn more about our warm, engaging community.  For Membership Information Go Here.

We welcome all! For information on Interfaith families Go Here.

Sustaining Pledge Model

Holding true to our core principles, no one will be denied membership at Or Atid for financial reasons. To learn more about our Sustaining Pledge Model Go Here.

Innovative and Accessible Dues Program at Or Atid

Today and every day, members turn to Or Atid as a vital center for celebration, solidarity, learning and support.  

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Or Atid in Pictures 

Virtual Choir for Israel Independence Day

Clilck this link for a slide show of Israel

Annual Meeting Slide Show

Click here for pictures of Torah Repair

Click here for photos from Purim

Virtual Choir for Hanukkah

Quick Links

• Membership Directory
• Make a Donation
• Inquiry Form 
• Join Or Atid
• Sign up for weekly events calendar
• Shop and donate

Calendar 

Click here for full month program calendar 

Or Atid Connects

Shabbat Services - In Person and Online

Kabbalat Shabbat Friday Night Services, 6:00pm

Musical Kabbalat Shabbat Friday Night, Monthly

Saturdays Weekly Torah Study, 8:45am

Shabbat Morning Services, 9:30 am

Click here to Live Stream Shabbat services on the Or Atid Facebook page or Meeting ID: 901 693 798  Click here for the Zoom link.

Adult Programming

Ladino 101 with Sarah Aroeste

Monday, Jan. 31, 7:30 pm
An interactive, mixed-media program that integrates a brief history of Sephardic Jewry with Ladino language, music and written traditions. Participants will walk away learning how to read Ladino words, sing some Ladino songs, and more! Register HERE.  

Family Programming

Super Tot & Super Kid Sunday

Sunday, Jan. 30, 4:00 pm via Facebook Live
Join Rabbi Polisson and friends for songs, a story, and age appropriate craft  for children ages 0-7 and their families.

Jewish Learning Collaborative 

Or Atid Educators Honored by Synagogue Council of Massachusetts

Thursday, Jan. 13, 7:30 pm via ZOOM
Kol HaKavod/Congratulations to Education Director - Orna Sonnenschein and JLCMW Teacher - Jennifer Flashner for being honored by the Synagogue Council of Massachusetts for their outstanding contributions to Jewish education. Join in to the Synagogue Council Gala via zoom to support Orna and Jennifer along with other heroic Jewish educators, honor the AREV MA grant recipients, and learn from keynote speaker, Dr. Susannah Heschel, Eli M. Black Distinguished Professor of Jewish Studies, Dartmouth College. For more information and to register, click HERE. 

Check out the new website!  
If you have questions about the religious school email Orna Sonnenschein.  

Want to find out what's happening at JLCMW? Click here for their most recent newsletter. Click here to see photos from end of the year event.

Sisterhood

More events coming soon!

Social Action

Our Social Action co-chairs have compiled a comprehensive list of Tikkun Olam volunteer opportunities during this time of COVID-19. There are options from delivering meals in the community to at-home projects to do with your families. If you have questions please contact Maggie Rubin or Barbara Boykin.

In this continued time of difficulty and uncertainty, our surrounding communities are in need of donations. As we start this new year, please consider giving to one of the following organizations:  

Family Table Amazon Wish List -  Jewish Family and Children's Service.

A Place to Turn Food Pantry, Natick

Greater Boston Food Bank

Bristol Lodge Soup Kitchen  Click here
for a detailed list of ways to donate. 

Community Cooks

We are looking for individuals to help prepare bagged lunches in their own home to be delivered to a community day center in Waltham. We are in need of 40 bagged lunches which include: sandwich, snack, dessert, fruit, & drink. Please contact Maggie Rubin if you are interested in helping! 
Upcoming Dates: Feb. 16, Mar. 16

Community Events

New Guide for Reporting Antisemitic Incidents 

Anti-Defamation League New England (ADL) and CJP are pleased to announce a new collaboration which has resulted in the creation of an informative resource guide to effectively support our community members in reporting antisemitic or bias incidents. For more information, see CJP's website or download the flyer.