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

Upcoming Events

Fri 23

Shabbat Service

Aug 23 @ 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Sun 25

Food Festival Committee Meeting

Volunteer Kick-off; Cakes; Ad book &

Aug 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Mon 26

Torah Study

Aug 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Mon 26

Board Meeting

Aug 26 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fri 30

Shabbat Service

Aug 30 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mon 02

RCOS Office Closed

Religious School: Enroll Now

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Registration is now open for the 2019-2020 school year. We request forms be submitted by August 19th. Please submit a separate registration form for each student and one fee form per household. The first day of religious school is Sunday, September 8th. Please attend the parent meeting after student drop off at 9am. Refreshments will […]

Community Garden

The Oheb Sholom Community vegetable garden grows food that is directly donated to the Greater Berks Food Bank. Started by members of the social action committee, and more recently aided by other community volunteers, the garden has produced over 600 pounds of food per year in several recent seasons. People interested in helping or donating to […]

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:

First Time Visitors

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 […]

Upcoming Events

Shabbat Service

Food Festival Committee Meeting

Torah Study

Board Meeting

Shabbat Service

RCOS Office Closed

Religious School: Enroll Now

Community Garden

The Bulletin

First Time Visitors

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