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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

05 Dec

Religious School

9:30 am - 12:00 pm
06 Dec

Chanukah: 8th Day

ALL DAY EVENT
06 Dec

Torah Study

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
06 Dec

RCOS Executive Committee Meeting

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
10 Dec

Virtual Shabbat Service

7:45 pm - 8:45 pm
11 Dec

Kozloff Memorial Concert

ALL DAY EVENT

Liefter-Fein Scholarship Application

The Liefter-Fein Memorial Scholarship Fund has provided grants to members of the congregation and their children for post-secondary education since 1972. This includes students who are college undergraduates or students in vocational or trade schools. Consideration will be given to post-graduate study as well. Scholarship grants are determined by the fund committee based on the […]

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:

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Reading’s 2nd Annual Postcard and Ephemera Expo

Community Event and RCOS Fundraiser Sunday, March 20, 2022 Free Admission 9 AM to 4 PM Free Parking Food Available Early Buyer Fee of $10 at 8 AM For additional info including reserving a table contact Susan at 610-334-7077 Join us on facebook @ The Age of Postcards, Ephemera and Photos Collectible vintage ephemera such […]

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

For the Love of Jeff: A Reflection on Mister Rogers’ Most Memorable Young Guest

For the Love of Jeff: A Reflection on Mister Rogers’ Most Memorable Young Guest jemerman November 30, 2021

Ten Minutes of Torah

At 10, Jeff Erlanger appeared on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” in his wheelchair. I recently asked Jeff’s parents about how they raised such a competent and loving son.

Reflections on the Significance of December 7 on American Jewry

Reflections on the Significance of December 7 on American Jewry jemerman November 29, 2021

Jewish Life Around the World

Major Philip Rudin shortly before the United States entered WWII

December 7 marks the 80th anniversary of the surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu. The attack led to America's formal entry into World War II. What ensued would have a profound impact on Jews everywhere, including the American Jewish community.

For Some of Us the Holidays Are Just…Hard

For Some of Us the Holidays Are Just…Hard jemerman November 18, 2021

Death and Mourning

As we head into the holiday season, I am acutely aware of how much different this year is going to be than previous ones. I will be celebrating without my mom for the first time. My mother died in January 2021, and I'm still dealing with the unexpected waves of grief that wash over me, sometimes out of nowhere. As I head into this first winter holiday season without her, I'm not quite sure I know what to expect, other than everything is going to be very different.

Reimagining Hanukkah Gift-Giving

Reimagining Hanukkah Gift-Giving jemerman November 18, 2021

Hanukkah

There are a lot of creative ways to make Hanukkah meaningful when we pause to ask ourselves a few good questions before automatically going into shopping mode.