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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

28 Jan

Sisterhood Shabbat Dinner

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
28 Jan

In-Person Shabbat Service

7:45 pm - 8:45 pm
31 Jan

Torah Study

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
01 Feb

Hebrew School

3:45 pm - 6:45 pm
04 Feb

Song Leader Shabbat Service In-Person

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
05 Feb

Haftarah Study Group

10:00 am - 11:00 am

January Covid-19 Update

Dear RCOS Members & Friends, As you know the COVID-19 situation is always changing. A little over a week ago, I shared some new guidelines that had been adopted by the Board of Trustees that would have allowed us to re-start Onegs and provided for greater community participation in services. With the sharp increase to over […]

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 […]

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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

Remembrance and Beyond: International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Remembrance and Beyond: International Holocaust Remembrance Day rj-admin-new January 27, 2022

Holocaust

memorial candles in the shape of a Star of David

What does it mean to remember? It is to live in more than one world, to prevent the past from fading, and to call upon the future to illuminate it.

Film Review: Breaking Bread

Film Review: Breaking Bread jemerman January 25, 2022

Arts and Culture

It's rare to find a documentary set in the Middle East that isn't mired in politics and discord. Rarer still is one bathed in the kind of optimism and goodwill found in Beth Elise Hawk's new film, Breaking Bread. An inside look at a three-day food festival in Haifa, Israel, pairing Israeli and Muslim Arab chefs, Breaking Bread pursues peace through the power of creating top-notch cuisine.

Going Beyond Roe to Honor its 49th Anniversary

Going Beyond Roe to Honor its 49th Anniversary jemerman January 24, 2022

Abortion Access

abortion rights rally people holding signs

Last Saturday, January 22nd, marked the 49th anniversary of the US Supreme Court's landmark Roe v. Wade decision. The Roe decision was revolutionary, as it protected a pregnant person's right to have an abortion, without excessive government restrictions. Now, we face a grim reality that Roe may not reach its 50 th anniversary. This spring, the Court will deliver its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the case that could functionally overturn Roe. If this happens, almost half the states in the US are poised to ban abortion entirely.

Taking a Breath for Life: the Union for Reform Judaism's Actions to Build Resilience

Taking a Breath for Life: the Union for Reform Judaism's Actions to Build Resilience jemerman January 19, 2022

Jewish Values

On Tu Bishvat we celebrated trees and a season of new growth. I've been doing lots of thinking about trees, as I frequently do, and the role they play in providing oxygen for the planet. At the Union of Reform Judaism, we provide oxygen to our communities by creating compassionate spaces for our participants to grow and thrive. We can respond to current and future challenges by fostering resilience that reflect our Jewish values.