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.

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

orshalomyvr

View Instagram post by orshalomyvr

May 2

Open post by orshalomyvr with ID 18066376943314424

Sat, May 3 | 10am-12pm | Hybrid Shabbat Service
Or Shalom at Cityview Church (4370 Sophia St)
Followed by kiddush potluck
Please bring a vegetarian dish to share
Also via Livestream at www.youtube.com/@orshalom/streams
#jewishrenewal #orshalom #jewishinvancouver #shabbatshalom

orshalomyvr

View Instagram post by orshalomyvr

May 2

Open post by orshalomyvr with ID 18065394772999759

Join us for a joyful, musical Kabbalat Shabbat under the open sky as we celebrate both Shabbat and Lag BaOmer—the holiday of light, fire, and renewal. Together, we’ll kindle a symbolic fire with our voices and spirits, and welcome Shabbat through music, spiritual insight, and heartfelt connection in community.

Outdoor Lag Ba'omer Shabbat Gathering | Douglas Park
Fri, May 16 | 6-8:30pm | 801 West 22nd Avenue
Register via link in bio

orshalomyvr

View Instagram post by orshalomyvr

May 1

Open post by orshalomyvr with ID 18067247812802480

We are proud to present the Blanket Exercise — a powerful, experiential workshop. Planned by Or Shalom’s Tikkun Olam Committee and brought to you in collaboration with Cityview Church, this program invites participants into an interactive experience that traces the history of pre-contact, treaty-making, colonization, and Indigenous resistance. Standing on blankets that represent the land, participants take on the roles of Indigenous peoples and walk through this history together with compassion and curiosity.

This event is open to the entire community. Families with teens (ages 12+) are especially encouraged to attend. It’s a unique opportunity to learn, reflect, and deepen our collective commitment to justice and reconciliation.

Entry is by donation. Contributions will help offset the cost of the program and support future offerings. (Above or below $20.00 would be great support.)

The Indigenous Blanket Exercise | 4370 Sophia St
Sun, May 4 | 6pm | Tikkun Olam in collaboration with Cityview Church
With facilitators: Alycia Frinkin and Gya'us'dees (GUY-use-deez) - Michael Glendale
Bring your own blanket! Register by May 2 via link in bio.

orshalomyvr

View Instagram post by orshalomyvr

Apr 30

Open post by orshalomyvr with ID 18103433683513265

Pizza Dinner & Ice Cream Bar. Come learn about BBYO, meet other parents and teens, and get informed about the next academic year.

Parent + Teen BBYO Info Night | 4370 Sophia St
Wed, May 14 | 6:45-7:45pm
Register via link in bio

orshalomyvr

View Instagram post by orshalomyvr

Apr 30

Open post by orshalomyvr with ID 17904848274139351

Dear Friends,

These days of Israeli Remembrance Day and Independence Day stir up deep emotions for all in our community, from many different angles. Or Shalom is an open tent, honoring the complexity and the many truths held in this moment.

I invite you to join me, along with Rabbi Yoni Gordis and Alycia Fridkin, for a community gathering at Cityview this Wednesday from 5–6 PM, as Yom HaZikaron comes to a close. Together, we will hold space for collective mourning, meditation, and creative expression. We will grieve all the lives lost in this ongoing conflict, seek the place in our hearts that still yearns for a peaceful future, and create a shared expression of hope and resilience.

Most importantly, we will show up to hold and witness each other in the pain and loss we carry.

In gratitude for our community,
Rabbi Arik

Wed, Apr 30 | 5-6pm | 4370 Sophia St.
Register via link in bio

orshalomyvr

View Instagram post by orshalomyvr

Apr 29

Open post by orshalomyvr with ID 18041437577622876

Local Yiddish translators Helen Mintz, Faith Jones, Rachel Mines, and Seymour Levitan will share insights into their translation process and showcase their work. These sessions offer a rich exploration of Yiddish literature, highlighting diverse approaches to bringing these vibrant, often deeply personal texts into English. Discover the challenges and rewards of translating this unique literary tradition while gaining a deeper appreciation for Yiddish culture.

Mame-loshn in Vancouver | REVISED DATES
Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm | May 14, 21, 28 & Jun 4 | 4370 Sophia St.
Teachers: Helen Mintz, Faith Jones, Rachel Mines, and Seymour Levitan
Register via link in bio

orshalomyvr

View Instagram post by orshalomyvr

Apr 29

Open post by orshalomyvr with ID 18078333205749722

orshalomyvr

View Instagram post by orshalomyvr

Apr 28

Open post by orshalomyvr with ID 18056504240231456

Yesterday, Or Shalom marked a powerful milestone - the groundbreaking for our future home. Swipe ➡️

📸 [1] A major supporter - a driving force behind this dream - lifting the first shovel as we take another step forward, moving vision into reality.
📸 [2] A message written on the old door: "A home for everyone" - a reminder of the heart behind this project.
📸 [3] Thank you - to all those whose generosity and belief are helping us build this future together.

This is more than a renovation. It’s an investment in community, spirit, and belonging — for today, and for generations to come.

We are filled with gratitude, hope, and excitement for what’s ahead.

Follow on Instagram

“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

Or Shalom Synagogue – אור שלום

Check out what’s happening at Or Shalom!

Search

Your Or Shalom Basket

Gender Inclusive Project

Contact Us

Hosted on Canada’s zero-carbon ISP: