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

26 Sep

Sukkot VI

ALL DAY EVENT
26 Sep

Religious School

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Next dates: 03 Oct | 10 Oct | 17 Oct |
27 Sep

Sukkot VII

ALL DAY EVENT
27 Sep

Torah Study

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Next dates: 11 Oct | 01 Nov | 08 Nov |
27 Sep

Simchat Torah Service

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
28 Sep

RCOS Office Closed

ALL DAY EVENT

21st Annual Jewish Food Festival Program Book

Program Book Advertising Form To advertise in this year’s Program Book, click on the link above to either complete the online form or print and submit the form.

High Holidays 2021- 5782

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All State and CDC requirements for in-person observance will be followed over the High Holiday period. Almost all the services will be available for live streaming on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/OhebSholom

The Bulletin

The Bulletin is published eight times a year and reaches hundreds of Jewish households in our community. The deadline for editorial contributions is the 5th of the preceding month. Our Most Recent Issue:

Shabbat Services on YouTube

Shabbat Services are available virtually. Please join us for live services on our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/OhebSholom

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

The More Torah, The More Life

The More Torah, The More Life jstern September 23, 2021

Torah Study

When I became rabbi of Monmouth Reform Temple in Tinton Falls, NJ, I quickly discovered that some people in our community thought we were a church. Mail was addressed to “Monmouth Reformed Temple,” and letters were addressed “Dear Pastor.”

Creation, Chaos, and Children

Creation, Chaos, and Children jstern September 17, 2021

Torah Study

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was unformed and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep; and the spirit of God hovered over the face of the waters. God said: “Let there be light.” And there was light.

Sukkot Breads in Fall Colors

Sukkot Breads in Fall Colors jstern September 13, 2021

Sukkot

Decorate your Sukkot table with Ethiopian, North African, and Sephardi breads full of fall colors and tantalizing spice mixes and broaden our palates to the customs of worldwide Jewish communities. Laden with seasonal honey, pumpkin, or orange, they don’t need braiding, and they make perfect gifts.

7 Jewish Endeavors to Make 5782 a Sweet New Year

7 Jewish Endeavors to Make 5782 a Sweet New Year jstern September 13, 2021

Yom Kippur

It’s a long-standing custom for Jews to wish one another a “sweet new year” on Rosh Hashanah; to hope that this coming year will be one filled with joy, fulfillment, and an abundance of blessings. However, Judaism isn’t a path focused simply on wishing for good things; if our goal is to make each year “sweeter” than the last, we must work to make it happen.