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.
At Or Atid, we welcome all! For information on any upcoming event or program, email info@congregationoratid.org. For information on joining Or Atid and our Sustaining Pledge Model, visit our Membership Page.
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Click here for our current COVID-19 Health Protocols.
Or Atid Connects
Shabbat Services - In Person and Online
Musical Kabbalat Shabbat Friday Night, Monthly - 6:00pm
Shabbat Torah Study, Weekly - 8:45am
Shabbat Morning Service - 9:30am
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.
Community Events
Or Atid Racial Diversity and Equality Working Group Meetings
Sunday, Aug. 7, 4-6pm
Sunday, Sept. 4, 4-6pm
Calendar
Click here for full month program calendar
Quick Links
- Membership Directory
- Make a Donation
- Inquiry Form
- Join Or Atid
- Sign up for weekly events calendar
- Shop and donate
Social Action
Our Social Action co-chairs have compiled a comprehensive list of Tikkun Olam volunteer opportunities from delivering meals in the community to at-home projects to do with your families.
In this continued time of difficulty and uncertainty, our surrounding communities are in need of donations. Please consider giving to one of the following organizations:
JF&CS Family Table Amazon Wish List
If you have questions please contact Maggie Rubin or Barbara Boykin.
Adult Programming
Boston Jewish Film Festival Summer Cinematheque Screening
American Birthright
Screening online Aug. 10-16
Discussion with Becky Tahel Wednesday, Aug. 17, 7:30pm, ZOOM LINK HERE
Or Atid is happy to make available for streaming the film American Birthright, a personal documentary that follows 29-year-old Israeli-American Becky Tahel’s struggle with the big questions about religion, love, and her Jewish identity.
Click HERE to purchase a discounted ticket using the code ORATID2022.
Live Jazz at Or Atid
Wednesday, August 31, 7:30 pm, onsite
Join us for a night of live Jazz at Or Atid with Mark Thirman, Rabbi Polisson, and friends.
Does Ethnic Studies Have a Jewish Problem?
Thursday, Sept 8, 7:30pm, Online
Featuring a panel of Jewish Community Leaders and hosted by the Israel Action Committee of Temple Israel of Natick. Register HERE.
Or Atid Women's Book Group
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 7:30pm, via Zoom
Join us to discuss All the Children are Home by Patry Francis. Set in the late 1950s through 1960s in a small town in Massachusetts, the novel follows the Moscatelli family and the irrevocable changes in their lives when a six-year-old indigenous girl, Agnes, comes to live with them.
All are welcome! Zoom link HERE.
Family Programming
Young Families Musical Kabbalat Shabbat
NEW DATE COMING SOON!
Jewish Learning Collaborative
The Jewish Learning Collaborative of Metrowest is 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.
Tuition for affiliated families reflects a discounted rate. To learn more about the JLCMW contact Orna Sonnenschein.
Holidays at Or Atid
Be Our Guest at an upcoming Shabbat or holiday service!
Sat, August 13 2022
16 Av 5782
Quick Links
Upcoming Events
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.
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.
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