Upcoming Events

November 2025

Shabbat Lunch and Learn

Shabbat Lunch and Learn

November 1, 2025    
All Day
Shabbat Lunch and Learn, following services "Or Zarua: Light is Sown for the Righteous" Part of our 36th Anniversary Campaign Celebrations Saturday, Nov. 1 For [...]
Tot Shabbat and Kids Shabbat

Tot Shabbat and Kids Shabbat

November 1, 2025    
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Introduce your children to Shabbat in a fun and joyful way! Tot Shabbat: Birth to 5 years old. Kids Shabbat: 6-10 years old.
Rembrandt and the Jews, with Dr. Hal Gutstein

Rembrandt and the Jews, with Dr. Hal Gutstein

November 6, 2025    
8:45 am - 9:00 am
(in lieu of Siddur Class) Join OZ Member Dr. Hal Gutstein to learn about the unique way Rembrandt depicted Biblical subjects by looking at how his [...]
Shabbat Across Or Zarua

Shabbat Across Or Zarua

November 7, 2025    
All Day
SHABBAT ACROSS OR ZARUA RETURNS! Friday, Nov. 7, at congregant's homes Shabbat Across Or Zarua will return to honor Parashat Vayera. In the parasha, Abraham [...]
Private Tour of JTS Exhibition: Jewish Worlds Illuminated

Private Tour of JTS Exhibition: Jewish Worlds Illuminated

November 11, 2025    
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Or Zarua has arranged for a private guided tour of the JTS exhibition called "Jewish Worlds Illuminated: A Treasury of Hebrew Manuscripts from the JTS [...]
Torah Study (Zoom): "I Believe," by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, z"l

Torah Study (Zoom): "I Believe," by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, z"l

November 17, 2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Torah Study Mondays at 12:00 pm - Zoom Oct. 27, Nov. 17 & 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 Explore the weekly Torah reading through [...]
Learning Hebrew and Big Jewish Ideas

Learning Hebrew and Big Jewish Ideas

November 17, 2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mondays at 6:00 pm (note new time) – in person Oct. 27, Nov. 17 & 24, Dec. 1, 15, 22 Looking to build your Jewish [...]
Mah Jongg Open Play Night

Mah Jongg Open Play Night

November 18, 2025    
All Day
Nov. 18, Dec. 2, 16 & 30 Join us for an evening of tiles, fun and friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned player or you [...]
Young Professionals Paint & Sip

Young Professionals Paint & Sip

November 19, 2025    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
RSVP at https://orzarua.shulcloud.com/form/PaintandSip.html Tickets are $18 members, $25 non-members, through November 12 and $25 members, $36 non-members after. This event is geared towards Jewish adults under [...]
Talmud Class

Talmud Class

November 19, 2025    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm – in person and Zoom Oct. 29, Nov. 19, Dec. 3, 10, 17 Route 66: The Top Sixty-Six Sugiyot (Passages) Every [...]
Siddur and Prayer Experience

Siddur and Prayer Experience

November 20, 2025    
8:45 am - 9:45 am
Thursdays, 8:45 am – in person in Social Hall Oct. 30, Nov. 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18 Explore 20th-century philosophers and liturgies important to those [...]
Family Kabbalat Shabbat and Dinner

Family Kabbalat Shabbat and Dinner

November 21, 2025    
5:15 pm - 8:15 pm
For families with kids of all ages. Services at 5:15 pm, dinner to follow around 6:00 pm. The entire OZ community is invited to join [...]
Guided Nature Walk in Central Park

Guided Nature Walk in Central Park

November 23, 2025    
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Contact Elyse to RSVP and for meeting spot. Join us on a guided nature walk through the North Woods of Central Park. Sometimes, the best [...]
Torah Study (Zoom): "I Believe," by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, z"l

Torah Study (Zoom): "I Believe," by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, z"l

November 24, 2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Torah Study Mondays at 12:00 pm - Zoom Oct. 27, Nov. 17 & 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 Explore the weekly Torah reading through [...]
Learning Hebrew and Big Jewish Ideas

Learning Hebrew and Big Jewish Ideas

November 24, 2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mondays at 6:00 pm (note new time) – in person Oct. 27, Nov. 17 & 24, Dec. 1, 15, 22 Looking to build your Jewish [...]
OZ Book Discussion

OZ Book Discussion

November 30, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Builder’s Stone: How Jews and Christians Built the West – And Why Only They Can Save It, by Melanie Phillips Discussion led by Arthur [...]

December 2025

Torah Study (Zoom): "I Believe," by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, z"l

Torah Study (Zoom): "I Believe," by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, z"l

December 1, 2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Torah Study Mondays at 12:00 pm - Zoom Oct. 27, Nov. 17 & 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 Explore the weekly Torah reading through [...]
Learning Hebrew and Big Jewish Ideas

Learning Hebrew and Big Jewish Ideas

December 1, 2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mondays at 6:00 pm (note new time) – in person Oct. 27, Nov. 17 & 24, Dec. 1, 15, 22 Looking to build your Jewish [...]
Mah Jongg Open Play Night

Mah Jongg Open Play Night

December 2, 2025    
All Day
Nov. 18, Dec. 2, 16 & 30 Join us for an evening of tiles, fun and friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned player or you [...]
Talmud Class

Talmud Class

December 3, 2025    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm – in person and Zoom Oct. 29, Nov. 19, Dec. 3, 10, 17 Route 66: The Top Sixty-Six Sugiyot (Passages) Every [...]
Siddur and Prayer Experience

Siddur and Prayer Experience

December 4, 2025    
8:45 am - 9:45 am
Thursdays, 8:45 am – in person in Social Hall Oct. 30, Nov. 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18 Explore 20th-century philosophers and liturgies important to those [...]
Tot Shabbat and Kids Shabbat

Tot Shabbat and Kids Shabbat

December 6, 2025    
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Introduce your children to Shabbat in a fun and joyful way! Tot Shabbat: Birth to 5 years old. Kids Shabbat: 6-10 years old.
Or Zarua's 36th Birthday Party

Or Zarua's 36th Birthday Party

December 8, 2025    
All Day
Celebrate OZ's Double Chai Birthday honoring our Or Zarua Presidents! The Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Avenue at 92nd Street. 6:00 pm Private Gallery Tour 6:30 [...]
Torah Study (Zoom): "I Believe," by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, z"l

Torah Study (Zoom): "I Believe," by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, z"l

December 8, 2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Torah Study Mondays at 12:00 pm - Zoom Oct. 27, Nov. 17 & 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 Explore the weekly Torah reading through [...]
Talmud Class

Talmud Class

December 10, 2025    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm – in person and Zoom Oct. 29, Nov. 19, Dec. 3, 10, 17 Route 66: The Top Sixty-Six Sugiyot (Passages) Every [...]
Siddur and Prayer Experience

Siddur and Prayer Experience

December 11, 2025    
8:45 am - 9:45 am
Thursdays, 8:45 am – in person in Social Hall Oct. 30, Nov. 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18 Explore 20th-century philosophers and liturgies important to those [...]
Torah Study (Zoom): "I Believe," by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, z"l

Torah Study (Zoom): "I Believe," by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, z"l

December 15, 2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Torah Study Mondays at 12:00 pm - Zoom Oct. 27, Nov. 17 & 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 Explore the weekly Torah reading through [...]
Family Hanukkah Party

Family Hanukkah Party

December 15, 2025    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
All kids are welcome - Hebrew School and beyond! Bring the whole family and join us for a bright and joyful Hanukkah evening! Enjoy a [...]
Learning Hebrew and Big Jewish Ideas

Learning Hebrew and Big Jewish Ideas

December 15, 2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mondays at 6:00 pm (note new time) – in person Oct. 27, Nov. 17 & 24, Dec. 1, 15, 22 Looking to build your Jewish [...]
Mah Jongg Open Play Night

Mah Jongg Open Play Night

December 16, 2025    
All Day
Nov. 18, Dec. 2, 16 & 30 Join us for an evening of tiles, fun and friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned player or you [...]
Talmud Class

Talmud Class

December 17, 2025    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm – in person and Zoom Oct. 29, Nov. 19, Dec. 3, 10, 17 Route 66: The Top Sixty-Six Sugiyot (Passages) Every [...]
Siddur and Prayer Experience

Siddur and Prayer Experience

December 18, 2025    
8:45 am - 9:45 am
Thursdays, 8:45 am – in person in Social Hall Oct. 30, Nov. 20, Dec. 4, 11, 18 Explore 20th-century philosophers and liturgies important to those [...]
Shabbat Hanukkah Dinner

Shabbat Hanukkah Dinner

December 19, 2025    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Come for Kabbalat Shabbat services (which begin at 5:15 pm) and stay to hear Bir'nana, OZ's a cappella group. Welcome Shabbat and celebrate the holiday [...]
Torah Study (Zoom): "I Believe," by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, z"l

Torah Study (Zoom): "I Believe," by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, z"l

December 22, 2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Torah Study Mondays at 12:00 pm - Zoom Oct. 27, Nov. 17 & 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 Explore the weekly Torah reading through [...]
Learning Hebrew and Big Jewish Ideas

Learning Hebrew and Big Jewish Ideas

December 22, 2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mondays at 6:00 pm (note new time) – in person Oct. 27, Nov. 17 & 24, Dec. 1, 15, 22 Looking to build your Jewish [...]
Mah Jongg Open Play Night

Mah Jongg Open Play Night

December 30, 2025    
All Day
Nov. 18, Dec. 2, 16 & 30 Join us for an evening of tiles, fun and friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned player or you [...]