Vancouver: Welcome Shabbat with Feeling

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Program Coordinator

Welcome Shabbat with feeling here at Vancouver’s East-Side Shul on Friday, June 1 and wrap yourself in music and a meal.

Shabbat at Or Shalom has something for all ages – young families, young adults, elders, singles, couples, and everyone in between. Join in sweet community, rejoice in one another, and enter the delight of Friday night!

Are you in your 20s and 30s? Come along to Shabbat Soul with Axis Vancouver – a network for Jewish young adults – as a special dinner guest of Or Shalom; a potluck contribution is not expected. Email Shelley at programs@orshalom.ca and mention Axis to RSVP.

Musical candle lighting for young families begins at 5:30 p.m. All ages come together at 6 p.m. for a vegetarian potluck. Kabbalat Shabbat service with Rabbi Hannah Dresner and Sulam, Jewish World Music, starts at 7:30 p.m.

Never been to Or Shalom before? We’d love to meet you! Email Shelley and we’ll arrange for one of our members to greet you when you arrive.

Start June by stepping into the island in time. All are welcome at no cost.

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Hats Off to Or Shalom at 40!

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Program Coordinator
  • Celebrate Or Shalom’s 40th anniversary in style this summer and for years to come!

    Or Shalom is producing ball caps with a specially designed logo to commemorate 40 wonderful years of community.

    Two logos have been designed. Before we order the hats (in a variety of colours), we need your input. Here's how it works:

    1. Scroll down and vote for your favourite logo (if you're torn and like both, you can place a vote for both designs).

    2. Help us determine how many caps you might order. Note: Your reply is not a purchase order; we request this information only to order the correct quantity for the community.

    Deadline to vote for a cap design is Thursday, May 31. This project is a fundraiser to benefit Or Shalom Youth Programs.

    Hat specs:

    Fabric: Cotton twill, washable

    Size: One size fits all

    Colours: Assorted

    Price: Approximately $20-25 + tax

    The winning design will be announced the first week of June along with information on how to purchase. Hats will be available to pick up in early July.
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Receive the Ten Commandments with Study and Meditation

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Program Coordinator

Coming up on erev Shavuot, Or Shalom hosts a special Tikkun Lel Shavuot that combines the tradition of studying deep into the night with a centring meditative practice. Rabbi Hannah Dresner has selected special Hassidic texts to pore over and will lead attendees in a complementing meditation.

And of course, there will be food to nourish you through the night – dairy as is the Shavuot custom and vegan-friendly options, too. We’ll culminate the evening with a reading of the Ten Commandments.

Ready to receive Torah? Know someone in Vancouver who would like to join our heart-opening meditation?  Invite them to our Facebook event.

Saturday, May 19
8-11 p.m.
Or Shalom (710 E 10th Avenue)
Vancouver’s Spiritual Playground
Everyone welcome, no cost

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