Welcome to Congregation Or Zarua!
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Three things sustain the world: Torah, Prayer, and the Practice of Goodness.
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The above quote, from Pirkei Avot 1:2, is a fitting introduction to Congregation Or Zarua, founded by people eager to establish an intimate synagogue dedicated to Jewish learning, traditional davening, and acts of g'milut hasadim. Torah and its study form the heart of our life as a Congregation: at Shabbat and holiday services the entire Torah portion is read, accompanied by public study led by the Rabbi, concentrating on the text and on commentaries - both classical and not so well known commentaries, as well - stimulating a free and spirited discussion about the text and, often, its implications for contemporary Jewish life.
Outside the framework of services, too, our aim is to bring our congregants closer to Torah through weekly Talmud classes, as well as through classes in Hebrew and in liturgical skills geared to prepare congregants to take an active part in religious services. In brief, we are determined that all within our congregational family come to understand, experience, and hold in their possession the authentic sources and traditions of Judaism - the impetus, after all, of our founding.
Please learn about our congregation from our website but, most importantly, come visit with us for prayer at our entirely lay-led services, whether on Fridays for Kabbalat Shabbat, on Shabbat mornings, or at our daily Minyan, where all are welcome. We look forward to seeing you and to answering any questions you may have.
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