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
PLEASE NOTE: Our Shabbat morning service on October 1st, 2022 will be Zoom only.
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
Community Cooks
We are looking for individuals who can help prepare 40 bagged lunches, which include sandwich, snack, dessert, fruit & drink in their home, to be delivered to a Waltham community day center. Email social action if you are interested in helping! The dates for this year are September 21, October 19, November 16, and December 21.
Community Volunteer Opportunities
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
Adult Ed Course:
5 Elections in 3 Years! The how and why of Israeli Politics
Thursdays: Oct 13, Oct 20, Oct 27, and Nov 3 @7:30pm
In person at Or Atid or on Zoom
Explore the present, past, and future of Israeli political culture with course leaders Yoni Kadden and Jonathan Golden. This is guaranteed to be an eye-opening, thought-provoking class! Registration required - Cost: $60 pp, Enrollment limited to 25.
REGISTER AND PAY HERE
Or Atid Women's Book Group
Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk
Tuesday, October 25, 7:30pm
A love letter to city life in all its guts and grandeur, Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney paints a portrait of a remarkable woman across the canvas of a changing America: from the Jazz Age to the onset of the AIDS epidemic; the Great Depression to the birth of hip-hop.
Holidays at Or Atid
Be Our Guest for the High Holidays!
Visit our High Holiday 2022/5783 page for the complete service schedule and to learn more about the Be Our Guest program.
High Holiday Food Drive
Help us with our High Holiday food collection for A Place to Turn in Natick—a choice food-pantry that takes pride in offering its Metrowest clients a friendly and dignified experience. Click HERE for more information.
Family Programming
Family Sukkot Festival
Sunday, October, 9th, 11:00am -1:00pm
Petting zoo, bounce house, crafts, music and more!
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.
Sat, October 1 2022
6 Tishrei 5783
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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