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Congregation Or Atid is a vibrant, innovative MetroWest Boston synagogue.

Members turn to Or Atid for friendship, holiday and lifecycle celebrations, and learning.

 

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Shabbat services are held in-person and online.  Click here for schedule times and additional information.

Learn About Our Community Hebrew School

Registration is open for the Jewish Learning Collaborative of Metrowest! 

We welcome all Jewish learners, regardless of denomination or affiliation, to join our Pre-K to grade 7 Hebrew School. “We are proud to be a pluralistic school that welcomes any child (and family) that is curious about and wants to explore their Judaism,” shares Orna Sonnenschein, the school’s director and longtime Jewish educator. Families do not need to belong to a synagogue to be part of our Hebrew School family! CLICK HERE to learn more.

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Rabbi David Finkelstein's Office Hours
Wednesdays 12:30-2:00pm (Onsite and on Zoom)

Rabbi David's Office Hours are on Wednesdays, excepting vacation days and holy days. During these hours, Rabbi David will be at Or Atid with his door open, available for unannounced visits in-person and on Zoom (email for a zoom link). Those who wish to connect with the Rabbi at a different time are invited to set up an appointment via email or phone call/text (781.786.8679).

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Upcoming Events

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  • Wednesday ,
    SepSeptember  10 , 2025
    What is Zionism & What Does it Mean to be a Zionist?
    Wednesday, Sep 10th 7:00p to 9:00p
    Please join us for a two-part seminar at COA, presented by our Adult Education Committee and the Antisemitism/Israel Committee. Classes will be taught jointly by Jonathan Golden and Yoni Kadden of Gann Academy. Our first class will focus on how and why Zionism developed. Our second class will discuss the development of Zionism since the founding of the State of Israel as the Jewish Homeland. In-person class at Or Atid. Registration required, no charge. Select More Info to RSVP.
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  • Thursday ,
    SepSeptember  11 , 2025
    Or Atid Women’s Book Group Discussion: Songs for the Broken-Hearted
    Thursday, Sep 11th 7:30p
    Join us online for a discussion of Songs for the Broken-Hearted by Ayelet Tsabari. "A young Yemeni Israeli woman learns of her mother’s secret romance in a dramatic journey through lost family stories, revealing the unbreakable bond between a mother and a daughter in the debut novel of an award-winning literary voice."

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  • Sunday ,
    SepSeptember  14 , 2025
    Active Bystander Training
    Sunday, Sep 14th 2:00p to 5:00p
    Or Atid’s Racial Diversity & Equity Working Group and the Israel/Antisemitism Committee invite you to participate with us in an Active Bystander Training, conducted by Quabbin Mediation. In this workshop, we will learn to recognize and respond to bias incidents related to antisemitism and other forms of hate and bullying in productive ways. Practice a proven model for bystander intervention that can protect another person who is experiencing harm. Contribute to a world that needs more kindness and respect for all. Advance registration is required by September 4. Select More Info to RSVP.
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  • Wednesday ,
    SepSeptember  17 , 2025
    What is Zionism & What Does it Mean to be a Zionist?
    Wednesday, Sep 17th 7:00p to 9:00p
    Please join us for a two-part seminar at COA, presented by our Adult Education Committee and the Antisemitism/Israel Committee. Classes will be taught jointly by Jonathan Golden and Yoni Kadden of Gann Academy. Our first class will focus on how and why Zionism developed. Our second class will discuss the development of Zionism since the founding of the State of Israel as the Jewish Homeland. In-person class at Or Atid. Registration required, no charge. Select More Info to RSVP.

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  • Sunday ,
    OctOctober  5 , 2025
    Fall Social: Movie & Pasta Dinner
    Sunday, Oct 5th 4:00p to 7:00p
    Members of Congregation Or Atid and B’nai Torah MetroWest are invited to enjoy a Pasta Dinner and special screening of the film The Dewey Connection: From Exodus to Independence at Or Atid. This documentary was created by a local Massachusetts man, Walter Newman, and it will be followed by a Q&A discussion with Walter’s son, Paul Newman, and his wife, Tandee Newman. After the documentary and discussion, we will enjoy a delicious Pasta Dinner. This event is free for all members of COA and BTM.

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Calendar

Upcoming events this week of August
Sun 31
Mon 1
Labor Day
Tue 2
Wed 3
12:30pm
Rabbi David's Office Hours
7:00pm
Ritual Committee Zoom Meeting
Thu 4
Fri 5
6:55pm
Candle Lighting
Sat 6
Parshat Ki Teitzei
9:30am
Shabbat Morning Services in Person and on Zoom
7:53pm
Havdalah



Sun, August 31 2025 7 Elul 5785