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

Sun 20

Father’s Day
Sun 20

THE AMERICAN JEWISH EXPERIENCE– Pretzel City: Jews in Little Germany

Pretzel City: Jews in Little Germany

Jun 20 @ 8:00 pm
Mon 21

Torah Study

Jun 21 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Mon 21

RCOS Finance Committee Meeting

Jun 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tue 22

Judiasm & Society, The Dr. Fritz Bamberger Memorial Lecture Series

Jews, Whiteness, Power and Privilege

Jun 22 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Fri 25

In-Person Shabbat Service

Jun 25 @ 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm

Artistic Judaic Promotions

Artistic Judaic Promotions has joined with Oheb Sholom to offer you the best in contemporary Judaica. At Artistic Judaic Promotions you will find a large collection of outstanding contemporary Judaica for gifts, life cycle events and your home created by Israeli and Judaic artists from around the world. Just enter Oheb Sholom in the comment […]

Traditions Jewish Gifts

We have partnered with Traditions Jewish Gifts to offer you a great selection of over 8,000 Jewish gift and ritual items. Traditions Jewish Gifts will donate back to us 10% of all purchases made with our promotional code. Additionally, for a limited time you will receive $5 off your entire order with coupon code AF247. Shop from home […]

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

What is Juneteenth to a Black Jew?

What is Juneteenth to a Black Jew? kbkaput June 18, 2021

Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

Shot from the ground up of a group of Black men and women holding hands as if in friendship or support

While Juneteenth marks an incredibly important step in Black American rights, it was just that – one step. Juneteenth celebrated slavery becoming illegal, but it did not do away with racism; not even close. And yet, the history and spirit of Juneteenth make me hopeful.

My Father Was a Quiet Man

My Father Was a Quiet Man jstern June 17, 2021

Secular Holidays

My father was a quiet man. He was not one to engage in philosophical or

Vaccination: A Jewish Obligation

Vaccination: A Jewish Obligation jstern June 15, 2021

COVID-19

Initially, there was a rush for people to be able to get the vaccine. We

Why Israel’s Next Government Gives Me Hope

Why Israel’s Next Government Gives Me Hope jstern June 15, 2021

Israel

On Sunday, Israel’s Knesset narrowly voted in Israel’s 36th government with Naftali Bennett as the nation’s 13th prime minister, unseating the incumbant Benjamin Netanyahu.