Or Hadash

10/08/2026

🦒🐘 Pack the Ark at Turtle Back Zoo! 🦁🐢

One of our favorite Or Hadash events is back!

Join us on Sunday, October 18, from 1:30–3:30 PM at Turtle Back Zoo for a special scavenger hunt as we help Noah pack the ark! 🌈

Bring the kids, invite your friends, and enjoy an afternoon of adventure, discovery, and community as we explore the zoo together.

📅 Sunday, October 18
🕐 Meet at 1:15 PM at the zoo entrance
🐾 Scavenger Hunt: 1:30–3:30 PM

This is always a highlight of our year, and we hope you'll join us!

💙 Family and friends are welcome!

Join us at the Turtle Back Zoo Sunday, October 18, 1:30-3:30PM for a fun scavenger hunt to help Noah pack the ark! We will meet at the zoo entrance at 1:15PM. This is a highlight every year, you won’t want to miss it! Bring family and...

10/05/2026

Or Shabbat Shelanu meets again on ! ✡️

We’re excited to welcome back a special Shabbat morning experience for children in Grades 2–7, now called Or Shabbat Shelanu!

Led by Andy Mars, this monthly program gives young people an opportunity to experience Shabbat in an engaging, age-appropriate way while connecting with Jewish traditions, making new friends, and becoming part of a welcoming community.

📅 Saturday, October 17
🕥 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Or Hadash

Visit our website to register or contact the temple office for more information.

A Shabbat Experience for Kids in Grades 2–7We’re excited to introduce Or Shabbat Shelanu, a new Shabbat morning experience with Andy Mars, created especially for families with children in Grades 2–7!Through engaging, age-appropriate Shabbat...

10/01/2026

Or Katan – Shabbat Program for Toddlers through 3rd grade
Each session includes , , , & centered around either the or the weekly portion. We’ll then join the adults in the sanctuary for the closing and .

Next meeting date:

Children under age 3 should be accompanied by a grown-up.
We can’t wait to celebrate together with joy, learning, & community!

https://ohnj.org/or-katan/

09/30/2026

✨ Shabbat Experience at Or Hadash – Friday, October 16 at 6:00 PM!

Looking for a welcoming, accessible way to celebrate Shabbat? Join us for our next Shabbat Experience, beginning with a brief participatory service in English & Hebrew. We’ll use a specially translated and transliterated siddur so everyone can comfortably follow along.

After services, stay for a casual Shabbat dinner, complete with rituals, songs, good food and community. It’s an inspiring, educational and enjoyable evening for all ages!

🕯️ Friday, October 16 | 6:00 PM
🍽️ Service followed by Shabbat dinner
💙 Everyone is welcome!

Join us for our next Shabbat Experience October 16, 6:00PM: Click here to register! We’ll have a brief participatory service in English & Hebrew, using a special translated and transliterated siddur, so that everyone can follow...

09/29/2026

The meets monthly and explores Jewish texts that inspire thoughtful and meaningful conversations.
Topics include Rites of Passage, Mindfulness and Conscious Living, and Judaism and the Environment.

No prior knowledge is necessary to join the group. Every topic is standalone, so you don’t need to attend every session.

Next meeting date: (3:30PM & 7:30PM)

Visit our website to register for our next study group!

Jewish Journeys Women's Discussion Group meets monthly and features Jewish texts that spark meaningful discussions. Topics include Rites of Passage, Mindfulness and Conscious Living, and Judaism and the Environment.No prior knowledge is...

09/22/2026

🌿 Shabbat Dinner in the Sukkah! 🌿

Celebrate Sukkot with us on Friday, September 25 at 6:00 PM!

We’ll begin with a brief Shabbat service and then gather for dinner together in the sukkah. Come enjoy an evening of community, connection and the special experience of sharing a Shabbat meal under the sukkah.

Family-friendly • All are welcome!

Register here: Shabbat Dinner in the Sukkah registration

Join us on Friday, September 25 at 6:00 PM for Shabbat service followed by dinner together in the sukkah! Sukkot is a celebration of community, hospitality, and gathering together with family and friends—and what better way to celebrate...

09/17/2026

Or Shabbat Shelanu begins this Saturday! ✡️

We’re excited to welcome back a special Shabbat morning experience for children in Grades 2–7, now called Or Shabbat Shelanu!

Led by Andy Mars, this monthly program gives young people an opportunity to experience Shabbat in an engaging, age-appropriate way while connecting with Jewish traditions, making new friends, and becoming part of a welcoming community.

📅 Saturday, September 19
🕥 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Or Hadash

Come be part of our first Or Shabbat Shelanu of the year! Visit our website to register or contact the temple office for more information.

A Shabbat Experience for Kids in Grades 2–7We’re excited to introduce Or Shabbat Shelanu, a new Shabbat morning experience with Andy Mars, created especially for families with children in Grades 2–7!Through engaging, age-appropriate Shabbat...

09/14/2026

💃 Let’s Dance! Israeli Dancing at Or Hadash 🇮🇱

Join us Wednesday, September 16 at 7:00 PM for another fun evening of Israeli Dancing with Reut Segal!

Come for the music, the exercise, the dancing — and especially the chance to spend time together as a community. Whether you’ve joined us before or are thinking about trying it for the first time, we’d love to have you!

Register now and meet us on the dance floor! https://ohnj.org/israeli-dancing/

Join us for Monthly Israeli Dancing Classes @ 7:00PM with Renowned Instructor Reut Segall! Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, everyone is welcome to join the fun! Come to one class or attend them all — no commitment needed. Get...

08/31/2026

! Join us for Monthly Israeli Dancing Classes @ 7:00PM with Renowned Instructor Reut Segall!

Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, everyone is welcome to join the fun! Come to one class or attend them all — no commitment needed.

Get ready to move, connect, and celebrate Israeli culture through dance!

Next Date: Wednesday,

Join us for Monthly Israeli Dancing Classes @ 7:00PM with Renowned Instructor Reut Segall! Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, everyone is welcome to join the fun! Come to one class or attend them all — no commitment needed. Get...

08/28/2026

Celebrate Shabbat with the whole family! ✨

Join us for Young Family Shabbat on Friday, September 18 at 6:00 PM for an evening of joy, connection and community!

Families with children of pre-B’nai Mitzvah age are invited to enjoy a kid-friendly Shabbat service, followed by a delicious, family-friendly Shabbat dinner.

Come meet other young families, celebrate Shabbat together and make some wonderful new connections!

All are welcome — we can’t wait to see you there!

Join us for an evening of joy, connection and community with other young families! Friday, September 18 - 6:00 PM Enjoy kid-friendly Shabbat services designed to be engaging and meaningful for children of all ages, followed by a delicious...