Or Shalom Synagogue – אור שלום | Vancouver's East-side shul – a Jewish spiritual community affiliated with ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal. We are creative, egalitarian, traditional and participatory.

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Please note that all Or Shalom programs now take place at Cityview Church (4370 Sophia St)

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Mar 5

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Join us for our monthly musical Kabbalat Shabbat as we shift from our weekday mode and joyfully greet the Sabbath Bride. Come early for an all ages catered meal or join us afterwards for the musical service.
Community Dinner & Kabbalat Shabbat
Fri, Mar 7 | 6-8:30pm
6pm Blessings & Dinner | Register via Link in bio
7pm Kabbalat Shabbat | Open to All

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Mar 5

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"Rabbi Arik leads us into a beautiful heartfelt space as he integrates the current Torah portion and connects us to the Divine with his meditation offering. As a result, I open to the day ahead of me, filled with gratitude, uplifted into the mystical, and yet grounded in the here and now."

Please join us for our weekly zoom meditation as we start our week with intention, awareness, and gratitude.

Virtual Weekly Jewish Meditation Group
Mondays | 9-9:30am
With Rabbi Arik Labowitz
Join via link in bio

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Mar 3

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Join us for an online Zusia Beit Midrash Lunch and Learn, where we'll explore a selection of short halakhic texts on various aspects of Jewish life. Together, we’ll use these texts and our own lived Jewish experiences to ask meaningful questions and engage in thoughtful discussions. It's an opportunity to deepen your understanding of Jewish law and apply it to real-life situations.

Virtual Zusia Beit Midrash: Doing Halakha Together
With Sophie Morin
Wednesdays, 12:30-1:30pm: Mar 5, Mar 12, Mar 19, Mar 26 | Via Zoom
Members: $20 | Regular: $35
Register via linktree in bio

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Mar 2

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Supporting Our Community

Gemilut Chesed, meaning “bestowing kindness,” is vital in Jewish life, promoting physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. During difficult times, offering and receiving support is a mitzvah that strengthens our community.

Please Respond to the New Gemilut Chesed Survey

We previously sent a survey to gauge volunteer participation, and now we want to update that information and invite newer members to join. Even if you’ve volunteered or completed the original survey, please fill out the new one.

By responding, you’re not obligated to help immediately but can be available when needed. Volunteers will be contacted via email when help is requested, and support is provided as a team, with reimbursement for ingredients if you prepare meals.

Access survey via link in bio

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Mar 2

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Join us for a fun-filled Purim celebration! The evening kicks off with a lively kids’ carnival, featuring face painting, magical performances, and delicious hamantaschen cookie decorating. Afterward, the festivities continue with our Purim party, where we’ll enjoy theatre, music, dancing, and celebrating together. Don’t miss out on the fun – come for the carnival and stay for the party!

Price of admission: Ready-to-eat contribution to Community Pantry (as in non-perishable pull tab to open & eat items)

*Please plan for a safe trip home if partaking in festive beverages.

Purim Party
Thu, Mar 13 | 6-9pm | Register via lintree in bio
6-7pm | Pre-Purim Carnival for Kids with magic, face-painting & Hamantaschen cookie decorating
7-9pm | Purim

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Feb 28

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Join us on the first Shabbat of the month for a musical meditation service. This service will allow space for more teaching and song and less traditional liturgy. We will be reading from the Torah and light instrumentation will be used as a vehicle for raising the energy of our voices and prayers. This service is open to all ages. The themes and content will be adult-centered, but we welcome children to attend as they are able to be present.

Sat, Mar 1
10am-12pm | Hybrid Musical Meditation
Followed by kiddush potluck, augmented by BCRAinBC
1-2pm | BCRAinBC Information Session
Please bring a vegetarian dish to share
Join virtually via link in bio

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Feb 28

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Feb 27

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✡︎ Zoom into holy community for a virtual candle-lighting
Fridays | 6-6:30pm
Zoom link in website calendar
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Shabbat shalom
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“I love this warm and welcoming, spiritually inspiring, intellectually challenging, and socially conscious community. Hoping that those who are seeking a progressive, egalitarian spiritual community will consider checking us out. As a longtime member, I am constantly in awe of what the newcomers continue to bring to us as this community evolves over time.“

Sally Thorne, Or Shalom member

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