Congregation Or Atid

LIVE onsite at Or Atid or on Zoom RSVP to programming@congregationoratid.org appreciated but not required. Join us in person at Or Atid or on Zoom to sing some of our favorite Yiddish songs! No Yiddish knowledge or singing experience required. Led by Levyosn ("Leviathan") members Adah Hetko and Kaia Berman, who love to share their passions for Yiddish song and klezmer music, and sing in the community. This is our second year of Yiddish Cultural Exploration, cosponsored by Temple Emanu-El of Haverhill and Congregation Or Atid of Wayland. Please consider making a donation to offset the costs of presenting these wonderful programs; you can donate online at the following link: https://donorbox.org/yiddishculturalexploration.

Discuss Trust by Hernan Diaz

Via Zoom

Torah Study with Rabbi David

Co-facilitated by Rabbi Polisson (Congregation Or Atid) and Rabbi Raysh Weiss (Temple Israel of Natick) 4 Thursdays starting April 27 at 7:30 on Zoom Dirshuni, edited by Tamar Biala, is a groundbreaking collection of original midrashim written by contemporary Israeli women. Based on classic biblical and rabbinic narratives, it creates a place for con­tem­po­rary women to see them­selves in the sacred texts. Women writers, from all denominations, political stripes and ethnic backgrounds offer new takes on traditional stories. Their commentaries provide us a glimpse into what the beit midrash (study hall) of old could have sounded like had it included women's voices. This year the entire collection has been translated into English and published. We are excited to explore a sampling of these texts together. No knowledge of Hebrew necessary--all welcome!

Join Rabbi Polisson at our monthly, free, drop-in playgroup for children ages 0-4. Celebrate Lag B'Omer, Shavuot and Cinco de Mayo! There will be Cinco de Mayo-themed blintzes as well as coffee, juice, and cookies. Meet local parents while the kids enjoy the playground, hear a story, sing with the rabbi, and engage in an age-appropriate sensory craft/activity. Playgroups will take place outdoors, weather permitting, or indoors with masks and air purifiers.

We will be honoring Rabbi Polisson at Shabbat Services on May 6 at 9:30. We encourage all those who are in town that Shabbat to join us for services and the celebratory Kiddush that will follow. In addition, we are asking B’nai Mitzvah who celebrated their simcha with Rabbi Polisson to participate in the service. Join us for a very special kiddush luncheon in honor of Rabbi Polisson after Shabbat services. Your RSVP is appreciated for planning purposes: jamie@systemexperts.com.