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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

21st Annual Jewish Food Festival Program Book

Program Book Advertising Form To advertise in this year’s Program Book, click on the link above to either complete the online form or print and submit the form.

Shabbat Services on YouTube

Shabbat Services are available virtually. Please join us for live services on our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/OhebSholom

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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 […]

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.