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Our success as a synagogue is a congregation-wide effort with the incredible talent and energy so generously offered by our members. We have many opportunities to get involved within our Or Atid community. Contact any one of our committee chair people to share your thoughts and ideas and to join in.

Adult Education

Neil Meltzer and Amy Silverstein: adulted@congregationoratid.org

Ritual

Neal Yudkoff and Freya Bernstein: ritual@congregationoratid.org

Sisterhood

Arlene Fuchs & Barbra Sher: sisterhood@congregationoratid.org

Social Action

Maggie Rubin: socialaction@congregationoratid.org

Yad Chesed

Barbra Sher: yadchesed@congregationoratid.org

Webmaster

Steve Shoyer: webmaster@congregationoratid.org

If you have ideas you would like to share with our President, please contact Robin Wolk at president@congregationoratid.org.

Mon, May 23 2022
22 Iyyar 5782

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Monday ,
MayMay 23 , 2022

From '48 to '22: A Time-Traveling Tour Through 75 Years of Israeli Music
Monday, May 23rd 7:30p to 9:00p
Join Rabbi Polisson for three sessions jam-packed with fascinating sounds as we explore the roots, history, and future of Israeli music! From early Zionist pioneer songs to modern Hebrew hip-hop, from Mizraḥi (Middle Eastern Jewish) music to contemporary Israeli bluegress, we'll enjoy listening to some of the greatest hits in Israel from 1948 through 2022 while learning about the manifold influences and the diverse musicians who make Israeli music so exciting.
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Friday ,
JunJune 3 , 2022

Young Family Musical Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, Jun 3rd 6:00p to 7:00p
Join Rabbi Polisson for a Young Family Shavu'ot Themed Outdoor Musical Kabbalat Shabbat at 6pm
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Saturday ,
JunJune 4 , 2022

Lauren Shaevitz Bat Mitzvah
Shabbat, Jun 4th 9:30a to 12:30p

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Sunday ,
JunJune 5 , 2022

Shavuot
Sunday, Jun 5th 12:00a to 12:00p

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Sunday ,
JunJune 5 , 2022

Or Atid Racial Diversity and Equity Working Group Meeting
Sunday, Jun 5th 4:00p to 6:00p
Zoom Join here (link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83935464729)
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Saturday ,
JunJune 11 , 2022

Lily Thirman Bat Mitzvah
Shabbat, Jun 11th 9:30a to 12:30p

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Wednesday ,
JunJune 15 , 2022

Community Cooks
Wednesday, Jun 15th (All day)
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 socialaction@congregationoratid.org if you are interested in helping!
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Friday ,
JunJune 17 , 2022

Musical Kabbalat Shabbat in person and via ZOOM
Friday, Jun 17th 6:00p to 7:00p
Join Rabbi Polisson in person and via Zoom to welcome in Shabbat with songs of joy and gratitude! This will be held outdoors, weather permitting, or moved inside the social hall. Zoom link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/901693798
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Tuesday ,
JunJune 21 , 2022

Or Atid Reads: Leaving Coy’s Hill
Tuesday, Jun 21st 7:30p to 9:00p
Join us for a discussion with the Author of Leaving Coy’s Hill, Katherine Sherbrooke An unforgettable story about the triumphs and travails of a woman unwilling to play by the rules, based on the remarkable life of pioneering feminist and abolitionist Lucy Stone. ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83838040890
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Sunday ,
JulJuly 3 , 2022

Or Atid Racial Diversity and Equity Working Group Meeting
Sunday, Jul 3rd 4:00p to 6:00p
Zoom Join here (link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83935464729)
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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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