Congregation Or Chadash

Steve Goldstein, Board President

Welcome,    

Thank you for your interest in Congregation Or Chadash. Our congregation is more than a synagogue — in a very real sense, we are a family. Newcomers consistently tell us that they feel very comfortable and welcome in the warm, spiritual environment created by our membership and clergy. There are many reasons why people join our congregation…for some, it is to attend weekly services and, for others, it’s to celebrate High Holidays. Some families join to meet and befriend other Jewish families, while others want to be involved in educational and programming activities. Many people are attracted by our havurot for various interest, activity and age groups offering opportunities to make new friends and have fun.    

When we see previously unaffiliated families enjoying themselves as members of Congregation Or Chadash, we know that we are on the road to achieving the initial vision developed just a few short years ago by a small group of dedicated families. And, although our vision continues to evolve, remaining at its foundation is  the idea that every individual will be encouraged to participate and to become an integral part of our community. Our dedication to creating a congregation that provides for the needs of its multi-generational membership fuels a commitment to interesting formal and informal education, meaningful social action including active support for the State of Israel, and inspirational Shabbat and Holiday observances. In building our community, we actively seek to infuse the innovative ideas of modern Judaism while sustaining  traditions that have been a part of us for so many years. As a group, we are dedicated to translating the lessons we learn at the synagogue into values that strengthen the Jewish home and family.    

B’Shalom,    

Steve Goldstein
President