Welcome to Congregation Or Atid
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Welcome
Experience all of the richness and joy of Jewish living and learning within the warmth and intimacy of our small congreagation.
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Our Rabbi
Rabbi Sally Finestone lovingly teaches us about our rich Jewish heritage and inspires us with her energy, vision and compassion for those in need.
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A lifetime of learning
We offer an exciting array of education and enrichment programs for all our members exploring our history, traditions and relationship to God.
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Community
We have countless ways for you to be a part of our welcoming community and to find your special place here.
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Repairing the world
Bettering the world around us is at our core and we are committed to helping those in need.
News
"Be Our Guest" for any program or event at Congregation Or Atid. Call 508-358-9623 for more info.
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Welcome to Or Atid
Whether you're single or partnered, gay or straight, Jewishly involved or seeking Jewish connection, from an interfaith or a Jewish home, join our welcoming community. For more info on Or Atid, go here or call 508-358-9623.
Joining Or Atid has never been more affordable
Learn about Or Atid's innovative approach to making synagogue membership more accessible and affordable with our Sustaining Pledge Program. Call 508-358-9623 or email Howard Gold for more info.
Community
Rabbi's Weekly Reflections on the Torah Portion
To read Rabbi Finestone's most recent reflections, go here.
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters
Become a Mentor
Do a Mitzvah and transform the life of a child through friendship and support. Volunteer time only 2-4 hours, 2 times per month. Get more info here.
Mitzvah Day 2016
Volunteer activities for all ages:
Upcoming Events
"Be Our Guest" for the High Holidays!
If you are new to the area; looking to find out more about Or Atid; or need a place to go for the holidays, join our welcoming community. Complimentary tickets available (two-year participation). Submit this form, or call 508-358-9623.
Announcements
Or Atid and Hebrew College join forces for breakthrough in Children's Jewish Education!
This first of its kind collaboration between Or Atid's Jewish Learning Lab and Hebrew College provides our kids with exceptional academic programming, highest quality faculty, creativity and fun. Check out this article to learn more.
Or Atid's Jewish Learning Lab
2016-2017 Children's Educational Program
Register today!
Led by a dynamic teaching team, we'll provide an in-depth educational experience for your children that will motivate them to learn, experience and do! To register your children for this coming year, please go here.
Spotlight
Tribute to Elie Wiesel & Selichot Service
Sat., Sept. 24, 8pm
Temple Beth Am, Framingham
Co-sponsored by Congregation Or Atid and Temples Beth Sholom and Beth Am of Framingham. Go here for details.
An Evening with Alice Peisch:
Mon., Sept. 26, 7pm at Or Atid
Sponsored by Sisterhood, State Rep Alice Peisch will discuss running for office, serving in the MA House of Representatives, what it's like to be a female elected official and this Presidential election campaign.
Sukkot Celebration
Save the date! Oct. 16
Help build our Sukkah in the morning followed by food, music, a petting
zoo and more. Something for everyone! All welcome.
Social Action
High Holiday Food Drive
Help us with our Kol Nidre food collection for A Place to Turn, Natick. Bring non-perishable food items (i.e. canned soup, canned fruit, cereal) before Kol Nidre services on Oct. 11 and place in designated area at back of social hall.
Community Cooks!
Upcoming dates: 10/16, 11/13, 12/11 at 9:30am. Help cook and deliver a meal for Bristol Lodge Women's Shelter, Waltham. Coordinated through Community Cooks. To volunteer, send email here.
Patient Navigator Service
In conjunction with JFS of Metrowest, this free service helps Jewish and other frail older adults living in Metrowest get to and navigate their medical appointments. Email Laura Blumberg with questions and to volunteer.
Bristol Lodge
Help set up, clean up and serve a meal to homeless people at this Waltham soup kitchen. Great opportunity for children ages 8 and up and adults. Choose a Sunday. Upcoming dates: Sunday, Oct. 2nd at 4:45pm.
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Adult Education
At Or Atid, you'll find a wide variety of courses for adults where we explore our rich heritage in a literary and historical way. Check back here soon to get a full list of classes for the Fall.
Judaism and Islam (Alternating Tuesday Nights starting in November 2016)
This Me'ah Select Hebrew College program is open to all and will explore the intertwined destinies of Judaism and Islam. See detailed description by clicking "More" link below.
Register now for "Parenting Your Teen Through a Jewish Lens" (starts Jan. 2017 at Or Atid).
A Hebrew College Program. Scholarships and couples discounts available. Go here for more info.
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