Or Rishon Women

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Or Rishon Women is open to all women who desire to participate in our Jewish women’s community and make some great friends in the process.

First year members of Temple Or Rishon receive their first year of Or Rishon Women membership free!

Our purpose is friendship, spirituality, and connection; women supporting women. We are here to celebrate life’s joys, deepen our spiritual journeys, and support our temple with our hearts and hands.

For more information, contact Mary Frank at mary.frank@orrishon.org

Click here to register for Or Rishon Women*

*We welcome non temple members to join Or Rishon Women.

Rosh Chodesh Monthly Group
Meets once per month on the Monday closest to the new moon and the start of the new Jewish month. This group has a female focus but all are welcome to attend.
Sessions are from 7:00pm to 8:30pm

25-26 Dates: 10/20, 12/22, 1/19, 2/16, 3/23, 4/20, 5/18, 6/15

Other Spirituality Centered Events

Tu B’shvat Seder* - New this year, a celebration of the birthday of the trees! Scheduled for February 2, 2026
ORW Shabbaton Retreat* - February 28, 2026 CLICK HERE to register
Women’s Seder* - Women centered celebration of Passover. Scheduled for March 15, 2026 CLICK HERE to register
Mimouma Oneg - Sephardic tradition of sweets at the conclusion of Passover. Scheduled for April 10, 2026

*additional fee required

Social Events

Hikes and Nature Based Events - long and short walks/hikes, eagle watching, stand-up paddle boarding and more
- Currently Scheduled (watch email for details):
  - April 19 at 10:00 Wildflower walk in the Auburn area
  - May 3 at 10:00 Wildflower walk in the Folsom area
ORW Membership Luncheon - Date TBD

Social Action Events

In conjunction with Temple Or Rishon’s Mitzvah of the Month, ORW will be planning and participating in social action/mitzvah projects throughout the year.

Questions? Ideas?

If you have additional questions about membership in ORW or you have ideas regarding programming that you would be interested in, please email us at orw@orrishon.org