Community Schedule
November 21 - November 27
Friday, November 21
6:00PM - Tot Shabbat
Platform: In-person
Location: Temple Or Rishon
Join us for prayers, stories and blessings with Rabbi Alan and Cantor Ben. Followed by small oneg in room 8.
7:00PM - Kabbalat Shabbat
Platform: In-person and Livestream
Location: Temple Or Rishon
Join us for services led by Rabbi Alan, and Cantor Ben Harris.
Saturday, November 22
9:00AM - Torah Study
Platform: Zoom
Led by: Rabbi Alan
Join us for a continuation of our weekly Torah study.
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Monday, November 24
7:00PM - TOR Book Club
Platform: In-person and Zoom
Location: Temple Or Rishon
This month's selection is Together in Manzanar: the true story of a Japanese Jewish family in an American concentration camp by Tracy Slater.
(Zooming with the Author)
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Tuesday, November 25
6:00PM - JACS Group
Platform: Zoom
JACS is based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with a Jewish focus This program offers experiences, strength and hope for those with addictions, such as alcohol, narcotics, food, or gambling; any addiction that contributes to making one's life unmanageable, AND families who are experiencing the effects of their loved one's disease.
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Wednesday, November 26
10:00AM - Great Courses Series
Instructor: Saul Rapkin
Platform: Zoom
Our Wednesday morning Tanach lectures with Professor Amy-Jill Levine. continue. This week she explores Folklore Analysis and Type Scenes, followed by Moses and Exodus.
Questions about the lectures can be directed to Saul Rapkin.
7:00PM - Trope 101: Learn to Chant Torah!
Instructor: Cantor Ben Harris
Platform: In-person
Location: Temple Or Rishon
Mercha tipcha munach etnachta, mercha tipcha sof-pasuk: No, that’s not lorem ipsum or QWERTY, those are the first two trope phrases that we learn together on our way to chanting Torah! So if you have ever wanted to learn how to help perform this holy deed, come chant Torah with us. (Hebrew mastery is not required, however this class will not be focusing on the letters, so some proficiency in sounding out the words is necessary.)
Thursday, November 27
No Programming
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Support Temple Or Rishon
through Scrip!
Purchase gift cards through TOR for the places you already shop every month. You spend the same amount of money, and TOR gets a percentage back from the merchant. Contact Cecily Kane with questions or to order. scrip@orrishon.org
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Sat, November 22 2025 2 Kislev 5786