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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. 19 Sep

    Shabbat Service

    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Next dates: 17 Oct | 21 Nov | 19 Dec |
  2. 21 Sep

    Religious School

    9:30 am - 11:30 am
    Next dates: 28 Sep |
  3. 22 Sep

    Erev Rosh Hashanah

    ALL DAY EVENT

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From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Embracing Jewish Tradition to Process Trauma and Grief

Embracing Jewish Tradition to Process Trauma and Grief jemerman

Health and Wellness
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Trauma is the response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope, causes feelings of helplessness, and diminishes their sense of self and their ability to feel the full range of emotions and experiences. Many of us in the Jewish community have experienced some sort of trauma or grief due to October 7th, the ongoing conflict, and the global rise in antisemitism.

Resources for Marking the Anniversary of October 7th

Resources for Marking the Anniversary of October 7th jemerman

Israel
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These materials include readings, interviews, and more that reflect on the year that has passed since the October 7th attacks.

Crossing the Bridge from the Particular to the Universal

Crossing the Bridge from the Particular to the Universal jemerman

High Holidays
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This year, as Jews across the globe begin to prepare for the High Holy Days, the most sacred time of year, I personally feel a sense of deep despair and fierce urgency to enter the year of 5786 embracing the particular and the universal.

Right Here, Right Now: How Meditation is Like Shabbat

Right Here, Right Now: How Meditation is Like Shabbat kbkaput

Health and Wellness
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Jewish Date

Yom Chamishi, 25 Elul 5785

Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom

555 Warwick Drive
Wyomissing PA 19610
610.375.6034

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