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Welcome to Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom, founded in Reading, Pennsylvania on May 1, 1864
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We welcome and encourage congregants to get involved in all aspects of the synagogue
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Our temple is a welcoming Reform congregation, enabling all to establish a personal connection based on spirituality, Jewish education, and a sense of community
  1. 04 Jul

    Shabbat Service

    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Next dates: 01 Aug | 05 Sep | 03 Oct |
  2. 05 Jul

    Haftarah Study Group

    10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Next dates: 02 Aug | 04 Oct | 01 Nov |
  3. 07 Jul

    Torah Study

    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Next dates: 14 Jul | 21 Jul | 28 Jul |

Lag Baomer

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Join RCOS and Kezher Zion as we celebrate Lag Baomer on Friday, May 16th at 6:00pm.

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Tikkun Leil Shavuot

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Join us on Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 7:00–9:00 PM at 555 Warwick Drive, Wyomissing, for an inspiring evening of learning and celebration as we commemorate the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai. This free, community-wide event is supported by a grant from the Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks. More details will be shared soon—contact kandyce@ohebsholom.org or call 610-375-6034 with any questions. Don’t miss this exciting and meaningful night of connection and tradition!

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Services by the Stream

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Join Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom for a special series of outdoor Friday evening services at the Wertz Red Bridge Recreation Area near Grings Mill Park! Open to the entire community, these gatherings will take place at 6:00 PM on June 20, July 18, and August 15, 2025. Bring your own picnic dinner to enjoy after the service as we come together by the stream!

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RCOS Sisterhood Rummage Sale

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Get involved with the RCOS Sisterhood Annual Rummage Sale! Donate gently-used clothes, children’s items, linens, shoes, housewares, books, glassware, working appliances, jewelry, and records/CDs in wearable or working condition. Please refrain from donating broken toys, baby furniture, car seats, exercise equipment, or large furniture items. All donations should be clean and in good shape. Contributions are tax-deductible, and volunteers are crucial—we need help sorting, cashiering, and cleaning up after the sale. Contact Esther Shanahan at 917-613-4651 or email esty730@gmail.com to volunteer or with any questions. Join us at 555 Warwick Drive, Wyomissing, PA from July 20th to July 22nd for this community event!

Items may be dropped off from Monday July 7 to Friday July 11, and Monday July 14 to Thursday, July 17.

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First Time Visitors

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We welcome visitors, and invite you to participate with us in our religious services. We hope this introduction will provide you with the information you need to understand, feel comfortable, and get the most from your visit.

Special Note for Students, Classes or Groups:

Please call the office to let us know which service you would like to attend. If possible, we’ll arrange for someone to talk with the group after the services, to provide additional information about the Sanctuary and Judaism, and to answer questions.

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From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Finding My Place at The Collab

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A Chat with Dena Morris Kaufman, NFTY’s First Female President

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Dena Morris Kaufman, NFTY’s first female president, led with the belief that gender should never

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a Human Right

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As we prepare to commemorate Juneteenth this year, we must pause and realize that we must constantly work to maintain our freedoms and liberties. If not for us, then in service to our descendants and their descendants.

A Shabbat Message

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This week, as Shabbat approaches, we gather in community to pray for the shelter of peace in Israel and at home.

Jewish Date

Yom Rivii, 6 Tammuz 5785

Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom

555 Warwick Drive
Wyomissing PA 19610
610.375.6034

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