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Or Shalom Synagogue is a Jewish spiritual community affiliated with the ALEPH Alliance for Jewish Renewal. We are creative, egalitarian, traditional and participatory.

Davenning (praying) at Or Shalom is a rich, musical experience.

You are welcome to join us any Shabbat beginning at 10 a.m.


To find out what's going on, see the Calendar page.

What's New?

Youth and Adult Education. Sign up now for the year-long courses.

Or Shalom Young Adults (YAC)

Reb Laura’s Blog

Our updated bylaws from this year's AGM
To learn more about our community read some back copies of Keren Or.
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Thanks for your Generosity!
With the arrival of Shavuot, we bring to a close our 3rd annual campaign. Thanks to your generosity, Or Shalom continues to bring Jewish Renewal to Vancouver.

Our website is organized according to the Four Worlds model. This model comes from Kabbala (Jewish mysticism), especially as taught by Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi. Explore and learn.

ASIYAH: Doing
What Is Or Shalom, History, Location, Our Rabbi, Member Profile, Membership, Money, Food

YETZIRAH: Feeling
Music, Pastoral Counselling, Choosing Judaism, Special Events

BRIYAH: Knowing
Education (adult and children), Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Teachings From the Rabbi and Community, Keren Or Newsletter, Community Quilt

ATZILUT: Being
Prayer (Davenen), Shabbat and Holidays, Family & Youth services, Life Cycles, Social Action

Visit our links page for more information on Jewish Renewal and on our local community.
Email Newsletter icon, E-mail Newsletter icon, Email List icon, E-mail List icon Receive Or Shalom's Weekly Newletter - Doar Shalom
For Email Newsletters you can trust
Or Shalom is funded through memberships, the Jewish Federation of Vancouver, and through the generous donations of members, friends, and family like you.
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Or Shalom acknowledges Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver for their financial support of our childrens' programs.
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Another fantastic
Annual Or Shalom Retreat!

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Thanks to all who attended, sang, dance, taught, learned, played, prayed and paid!

See you at the 2014 Retreat, in honour of Or Shalom's 36th Anniversary!

Or Shalom is located at
710 East 10th Ave. (at Fraser)
Vancouver, BC V5T 2A7

We are wheelchair accessible
Phone: (604) 872-1614 Fax : (604) 872-4406

Office Hours:
Monday through Thursday 9:00-4:30
Fridays 9:00 - 1:00


office@orshalom.ca