Congregation Or Atid

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.

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Or Atid is part of The Jewish Learning Collaborative of Metrowest, 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.

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JLCMW Registration is Open

Registration is open for the Jewish Learning Collaborative of Metrowest 2024-2025 year!
We welcome all Jewish learners to join our Hebrew School, and we’re excited to be expanding our K/1 class to include Pre-K (4-year-olds). Click here to register and to learn more about the JLCMW.

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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Saturday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2024

Family Chanukah Party
Shabbat, Dec 7th 11:30a to 1:30p
11:30 am-12:00 pm - For families with children 5 years old and under. Featuring: Playground • mini bounce house • stories • early access to crafts. 12 pm - 1:30 pm - Everyone is welcome. Make your own Chanukah slime station • edible crafts • games. Lunch: Pizza, latkes, and chocolate caramel brownies. Gluten-free pizza available by request. ($5/plate or $20/family) RSVP: youngfamilies@congregationoratid.org
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2024

Or Atid Women’s Book Group Discussion: The Postcard
Tuesday, Dec 10th 7:30p to 8:30p
Join us online for a discussion of The Postcard by Anne Berest—the "...most acclaimed and beloved French novels of recent years. It is at once a gripping investigation into family trauma, a poignant tale of mothers and daughters, and a vivid portrait of twentieth-century Parisian intellectual and artistic life."
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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 11 , 2024

Make Chocolate with Sisterhood for Chaunukah Israel Fundraiser
Wednesday, Dec 11th 4:00p to 8:00p
Join the Sisterhood to make, pack, and decorate chocolates for Or Atid’s Chanukah Israeli fundraiser. Questions? Contact: sisterhood@congregationoratid.org
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 17 , 2024

Or Atid Reads
Tuesday, Dec 17th 7:30p to 9:00p
Join us as Or Atid Adult Ed's thought-provoking book discussion on Israel – A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth, by Noa Tishby. Please read the book ahead of time, then join us in person to discuss it! Yoni Kadden, chair of the History Department at Gann Academy, will lead us in a discussion of this engaging and enlightening book.
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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 18 , 2024

Community Cooks
Wednesday, Dec 18th 10:00a to 12:00p
We are preparing 40 bagged lunches for the Waltham Community Center. We are seeking volunteers to prepare lunches in their own homes, and for someone to deliver the meals to Waltham between 10 am - 12 pm. Email: socialaction@congregationoratid.org for details.
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