Welcome to Congregation Or Zarua

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Congregation Or Zarua, now in its 35th year, creates joyous Jewish life in a multi-generational, egalitarian, traditional and full-participatory setting. Or Zarua is intimate and caring, and welcomes people – regardless of their knowledge or previous level of involvement in Jewish life. OZ creates community through study, prayer and a variety of programming led by the rabbi and congregants. We also engage in the pursuit of acts of kindness (hesed) within and beyond our congregation and in support of the State of Israel.

Service Times

Friday Night

Friday, March 22, Shabbat 
Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma’ariv, 6:00 pm
Candlelighting, 6:52 pm

Shabbat Vayikra - Zahor

Saturday, March 23, 2024
Shaharit, 9:00 am
Shabbat ends, 7:49 pm

Purim Services begin at 8:00 pm

Morning Minyan

Sunday, 8:45 am
Monday, 7:15 am
Tuesday, 7:15 am (Zoom)
Wednesday, 7:15 am
Thursday, Fast of Esther, 7:15 am
Friday, 7:15 am
Sunday, March 24, Purim, 8:45 am


Upcoming Events

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Rabbi Bolton led memorial prayers at the NOVA MUSIC FESTIVAL SITE yesterday and finished with these words: May the field of slaughter at which we say kaddish and call upon God of Mercy be the soil we till in order to grow the Jewish People’s determination to fulfill the Divine Promise that the we will thrive in Zion, the Modern State of Israel and always be a light to nations. #bringthemhome #ozlovesisrael #westandwithisrael #amyisraelchai
Rabbi Bolton led memorial prayers at the NOVA MUSIC FESTIVAL SITE yesterday and finished with these words: May the field of slaughter at which we say kaddish and call upon God of Mercy be the soil we till in order to grow the Jewish People’s determination to fulfill the Divine Promise that the we will thrive in Zion, the Modern State of Israel and always be a light to nations. #bringthemhome #ozlovesisrael #westandwithisrael #amyisraelchai
Rabbi Bolton led memorial prayers at the NOVA MUSIC FESTIVAL SITE yesterday and finished with these words: May the field of slaughter at which we say kaddish and call upon God of Mercy be the soil we till in order to grow the Jewish People’s determination to fulfill the Divine Promise that the we will thrive in Zion, the Modern State of Israel and always be a light to nations. #bringthemhome #ozlovesisrael #westandwithisrael #amyisraelchai
Rabbi Bolton led memorial prayers at the NOVA MUSIC FESTIVAL SITE yesterday and finished with these words: May the field of slaughter at which we say kaddish and call upon God of Mercy be the soil we till in order to grow the Jewish People’s determination to fulfill the Divine Promise that the we will thrive in Zion, the Modern State of Israel and always be a light to nations. #bringthemhome #ozlovesisrael #westandwithisrael #amyisraelchai
Rabbi Bolton led memorial prayers at the NOVA MUSIC FESTIVAL SITE yesterday and finished with these words: May the field of slaughter at which we say kaddish and call upon God of Mercy be the soil we till in order to grow the Jewish People’s determination to fulfill the Divine Promise that the we will thrive in Zion, the Modern State of Israel and always be a light to nations. #bringthemhome #ozlovesisrael #westandwithisrael #amyisraelchai
Rabbi Bolton led memorial prayers at the NOVA MUSIC FESTIVAL SITE yesterday and finished with these words: May the field of slaughter at which we say kaddish and call upon God of Mercy be the soil we till in order to grow the Jewish People’s determination to fulfill the Divine Promise that the we will thrive in Zion, the Modern State of Israel and always be a light to nations. #bringthemhome #ozlovesisrael #westandwithisrael #amyisraelchai
Rabbi Bolton led memorial prayers at the NOVA MUSIC FESTIVAL SITE yesterday and finished with these words: May the field of slaughter at which we say kaddish and call upon God of Mercy be the soil we till in order to grow the Jewish People’s determination to fulfill the Divine Promise that the we will thrive in Zion, the Modern State of Israel and always be a light to nations. #bringthemhome #ozlovesisrael #westandwithisrael #amyisraelchai
Rabbi Bolton led memorial prayers at the NOVA MUSIC FESTIVAL SITE yesterday and finished with these words: May the field of slaughter at which we say kaddish and call upon God of Mercy be the soil we till in order to grow the Jewish People’s determination to fulfill the Divine Promise that the we will thrive in Zion, the Modern State of Israel and always be a light to nations. #bringthemhome #ozlovesisrael #westandwithisrael #amyisraelchai
Rabbi Bolton led memorial prayers at the NOVA MUSIC FESTIVAL SITE yesterday and finished with these words: May the field of slaughter at which we say kaddish and call upon God of Mercy be the soil we till in order to grow the Jewish People’s determination to fulfill the Divine Promise that the we will thrive in Zion, the Modern State of Israel and always be a light to nations. #bringthemhome #ozlovesisrael #westandwithisrael #amyisraelchai
Rabbi Bolton led memorial prayers at the NOVA MUSIC FESTIVAL SITE yesterday and finished with these words: May the field of slaughter at which we say kaddish and call upon God of Mercy be the soil we till in order to grow the Jewish People’s determination to fulfill the Divine Promise that the we will thrive in Zion, the Modern State of Israel and always be a light to nations. #bringthemhome #ozlovesisrael #westandwithisrael #amyisraelchai
Rabbi Bolton led memorial prayers at the NOVA MUSIC FESTIVAL SITE yesterday and finished with these words: May the field of slaughter at which we say kaddish and call upon God of Mercy be the soil we till in order to grow the Jewish People’s determination to fulfill the Divine Promise that the we will thrive in Zion, the Modern State of Israel and always be a light to nations. #bringthemhome #ozlovesisrael #westandwithisrael #amyisraelchai
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Rabbi Bolton is in Israel! As he begins his mission with JNF, hear about his experience, and what’s he’s learned about Israeli agriculture, particularly post-October 7.
#orzarua #uessynagogue #conservativesynagogue #egalitariansynagogue #traditionalsynagogue #zionist #zionistsynagogue #missiontoisrael #ozlovesisrael #weloveisrael #bringthemhome #israeliagriculture
Rabbi Bolton is in Israel! As he begins his mission with JNF, hear about his experience, and what’s he’s learned about Israeli agriculture, particularly post-October 7. #orzarua #uessynagogue #conservativesynagogue #egalitariansynagogue #traditionalsynagogue #zionist #zionistsynagogue #missiontoisrael #ozlovesisrael #weloveisrael #bringthemhome #israeliagriculture
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We welcome the Heschel Harmonizers, the Heschel High School a cappella group, next Shabbat! Hear them perform a “Sermon in Song” during services. After an expanded Kiddush, we’ll head upstairs for a concert. Don’t miss this musical Shabbat! Click the link in our bio for more information. #orzarua #uessynagogue #conservativesynagogue #traditionalsynagogue #egalitariansynagogue #musicalshabbat #celebrateshabbat #shabbat #jewishmusic #jewishacappella #kiddush #gefiltefish
We welcome the Heschel Harmonizers, the Heschel High School a cappella group, next Shabbat! Hear them perform a “Sermon in Song” during services. After an expanded Kiddush, we’ll head upstairs for a concert. Don’t miss this musical Shabbat! Click the link in our bio for more information. #orzarua #uessynagogue #conservativesynagogue #traditionalsynagogue #egalitariansynagogue #musicalshabbat #celebrateshabbat #shabbat #jewishmusic #jewishacappella #kiddush #gefiltefish
2 weeks ago
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3/9
Better late than never… Purim is coming!
Join us for celebrations on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday March 24. Check out all the details in the link in our bio. All are welcome, but please register so we can plan accordingly!
Stay tuned for more information about our pre-Purim events - a Zoom Hamentaschen Bake and Kids’ Purim Spiel for all!
#orzarua #uessynagogue #conservativesynagogue #egalitariansynagogue #purim #purim2024 
#purim5784 #jewishholidays #celebratejewishholidays #celebratepurim #jewishcommunity #shushansoiree #megillahreading #purimseudah
Better late than never… Purim is coming!
Join us for celebrations on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday March 24. Check out all the details in the link in our bio. All are welcome, but please register so we can plan accordingly!
Stay tuned for more information about our pre-Purim events - a Zoom Hamentaschen Bake and Kids’ Purim Spiel for all!
#orzarua #uessynagogue #conservativesynagogue #egalitariansynagogue #purim #purim2024 
#purim5784 #jewishholidays #celebratejewishholidays #celebratepurim #jewishcommunity #shushansoiree #megillahreading #purimseudah
Better late than never… Purim is coming!
Join us for celebrations on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday March 24. Check out all the details in the link in our bio. All are welcome, but please register so we can plan accordingly!
Stay tuned for more information about our pre-Purim events - a Zoom Hamentaschen Bake and Kids’ Purim Spiel for all!
#orzarua #uessynagogue #conservativesynagogue #egalitariansynagogue #purim #purim2024 
#purim5784 #jewishholidays #celebratejewishholidays #celebratepurim #jewishcommunity #shushansoiree #megillahreading #purimseudah
Better late than never… Purim is coming! Join us for celebrations on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday March 24. Check out all the details in the link in our bio. All are welcome, but please register so we can plan accordingly! Stay tuned for more information about our pre-Purim events - a Zoom Hamentaschen Bake and Kids’ Purim Spiel for all! #orzarua #uessynagogue #conservativesynagogue #egalitariansynagogue #purim #purim2024 #purim5784 #jewishholidays #celebratejewishholidays #celebratepurim #jewishcommunity #shushansoiree #megillahreading #purimseudah
2 weeks ago
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4/9
Head over to Craft + Carry tomorrow evening for a little Torah, and plenty of whatever is on tap! Socialize with friends and enjoy some learning with Rabbi Bolton. Hope to see you there! #orzarua #uessynagogue #conservativesynagogue #traditionalsynagogue #egalitariansynagogue #torahontap #craftbeer #lchaim #microbrew #jewishlearning #jewishcommunity
Head over to Craft + Carry tomorrow evening for a little Torah, and plenty of whatever is on tap! Socialize with friends and enjoy some learning with Rabbi Bolton. Hope to see you there! #orzarua #uessynagogue #conservativesynagogue #traditionalsynagogue #egalitariansynagogue #torahontap #craftbeer #lchaim #microbrew #jewishlearning #jewishcommunity
3 weeks ago
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What are you doing for Shabbat dinner? Chinese food, anyone? Join us for services at 5:30 and then for dinner! No better way to welcome Shabbat than with your family and your OZ family! Click the link in our bio for more information and to sign up!
#orzarua #uessynagogue #conservativesynagogue #traditionalsynagogue #egalitariansynagogue #shabbatdinner #chinesefoodshabbbat #welcomeshabbat #celebrateshabbat #kabbalatshabbat #jewishholidays #jewishcommunity
What are you doing for Shabbat dinner? Chinese food, anyone? Join us for services at 5:30 and then for dinner! No better way to welcome Shabbat than with your family and your OZ family! Click the link in our bio for more information and to sign up! #orzarua #uessynagogue #conservativesynagogue #traditionalsynagogue #egalitariansynagogue #shabbatdinner #chinesefoodshabbbat #welcomeshabbat #celebrateshabbat #kabbalatshabbat #jewishholidays #jewishcommunity
3 weeks ago
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Mazal tov to Isaac, who celebrated becoming a Bar Mitzvah this morning! Mazal tov to the whole Posner family!
#orzarua #uessynagogue #traditionalsynagogue #conservativesynagogue #egalitariansynagogue #barmitzvah #torahreading #mazaltov #mazeltov
Mazal tov to Isaac, who celebrated becoming a Bar Mitzvah this morning! Mazal tov to the whole Posner family! #orzarua #uessynagogue #traditionalsynagogue #conservativesynagogue #egalitariansynagogue #barmitzvah #torahreading #mazaltov #mazeltov
4 weeks ago
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7/9
If you’ve been wondering “What IS Kiddush in the Round???”, let us explain! Every Shabbat, we hold Shabbat morning services, including Shaharit, Torah reading, musaf, a Torah discussion and a dvar Torah from Rabbi Bolton. Following services, we have a light Kiddush, where you can enjoy a nosh or light lunch while mingling, before heading to the park or home for a Shabbat nap. Once each month, we have Kiddush in the Round, a full, sit-down Shabbat lunch, with food from a different caterer each month. It’s a great opportunity to spend more time on Shabbat with friends from OZ, or to get to know the community if you’re new to the shul. All are welcome for services and lunch, but we ask for RSVPs to be sure to have plenty of food, and plenty of seats! Click the link in our bio for info on our February KIR (this Shabbat) and for information on how to sign up! #orzarua #uessynagogue #conservativesynagogue #traditionalsynagogue #egalitariansynagogue #kiddush #kiddushintheround #kiddushlunch #jewishcommunity #celebrateshabbat #shabbat #shabbatlunch
If you’ve been wondering “What IS Kiddush in the Round???”, let us explain! Every Shabbat, we hold Shabbat morning services, including Shaharit, Torah reading, musaf, a Torah discussion and a dvar Torah from Rabbi Bolton. Following services, we have a light Kiddush, where you can enjoy a nosh or light lunch while mingling, before heading to the park or home for a Shabbat nap. Once each month, we have Kiddush in the Round, a full, sit-down Shabbat lunch, with food from a different caterer each month. It’s a great opportunity to spend more time on Shabbat with friends from OZ, or to get to know the community if you’re new to the shul. All are welcome for services and lunch, but we ask for RSVPs to be sure to have plenty of food, and plenty of seats! Click the link in our bio for info on our February KIR (this Shabbat) and for information on how to sign up! #orzarua #uessynagogue #conservativesynagogue #traditionalsynagogue #egalitariansynagogue #kiddush #kiddushintheround #kiddushlunch #jewishcommunity #celebrateshabbat #shabbat #shabbatlunch
1 month ago
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It’s that time again- Kiddush in the Round! Join us for services, with a guest speaker all the way from Israel, Jay Shofet. After services, enjoy a sit-down lunch! Kids’ programs will meet at 11 am. Jay will speak again towards the end of Kiddush. Click the link in our bio for more information and to sign up! #orzarua #uessynagogue #conservativesynagogue #traditionalsynagogue #egalitariansynagogue #kiddush #kiddushintheround #kiddushlunch #jewishcommunity #celebrateshabbat #shabbat #shabbatlunch #spni #israel #israelinature #JayShofet
It’s that time again- Kiddush in the Round! Join us for services, with a guest speaker all the way from Israel, Jay Shofet. After services, enjoy a sit-down lunch! Kids’ programs will meet at 11 am. Jay will speak again towards the end of Kiddush. Click the link in our bio for more information and to sign up! #orzarua #uessynagogue #conservativesynagogue #traditionalsynagogue #egalitariansynagogue #kiddush #kiddushintheround #kiddushlunch #jewishcommunity #celebrateshabbat #shabbat #shabbatlunch #spni #israel #israelinature #JayShofet
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