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Order Tickets | Out-Of-Towners | Shofar Corps | Schedule Join us at our Makom ! Rabbi Debra Orenstein, Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, Rabbi/Cantor Monty Turner, and the Makom Ohr Shalom choir and musicians create an atmosphere that makes the High Holidays truly awesome. From the opening prayer on Rosh Hashanah through the joyous final blast of the shofar on Yom Kippur, the High Holidays at Makom Ohr Shalom are a uniquely contemplative and spiritually meaningful experience. We are honored once again to have the father of Jewish Renewal, Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi join Rabbi Debra Orenstein to co-officiate. Reb Zalman will be with us for Rosh Hashanah this year. Those who have been fortunate enough to experience High Holidays with Reb Zalman know that his meditations and teachings are filled with engaging insights. He is truly one of the most inspiring and innovative rabbis in the world. Our High Holiday service schedule is: Rosh Hashanah: Yom Kippur: Location for all services except Second Day Rosh Hashana (9/20) will be at: Plaza Del Sol Performance Hall Directions From the 405 North, exit Nordhoff and go west/left. At Zelzah, go north/right. Enter the G4 parking lot on your left/west side of the street. $5/car parking. Handicapped parking and assistance available. There will be signs displayed to direct you to the theater entrance.Second Day Service on September 20 UCLA Directions From 405 south, exit Wilshire Blvd, go East. Turn left onto Westwood Blvd.; it becomes Westwood Plaza. Park in Parking Structure 6. $10/car. Ackerman Union is northeast of the parking structure.*Presentation of this event on the UCLA Campus does not imply or represent endorsement by UCLA or the Regents of the UC regarding conten, programming, materials or associated organizations. Please note: We will have a very special experiential Second Day service with our clergy and Reb Zalman. For those attending other services on the first day of the holiday, tickets for Second Day only are available. Children's programs and childcare are available at all services with advance reservations. SHOFAR & TORAH Please join us for lessons in how and why to blow Shofar, which will take place before our Friday night services on Please gather at the picnic table in front of our sanctuary at 5619 Lindley Ave, in Tarzana. Our clergy, Rabbi Debra Orenstein and Rabbi/Cantor Monty Turner, and our Master Blaster, Michael Chusid, will lead us in an experience and discussion of the practical and spiritual aspects of High Holiday preparation. PERSONAL ENCOUNTERS WITH GOD In preparation for High Holidays, Makom Ohr Shalom is offering a class with Rabbi Debra Orenstein on “Personal Encounters with God.” This will be an EXPERIENCE, not a mere class or seminar. Using texts ranging from The Book of Isaiah to Eat, Pray, Love, we will look at personal encounters with God as a jumping-off point to discuss and (more deeply) discover our own relationship with the Divine. We will also use prayers, meditation, writing exercises, spiritual direction, and other tools to explore that relationship. Member tuition: $18 Non-members: $36 (however, non-members who buy their High Holiday tickets before the start of this class, may attend at the member rate) Location: Dieber Chapel at Adat Ari El synagogue, 12020 Burbank Blvd., Valley Village, CA 91607. Time: 7:30-9:30 pm Dates: Wednesdays, September 2 and 9 RSVP: to Judy Kollack at judybk@earthlink.net or 818-758-6922. SELICHOT Join Rabbi/Cantor Monty Turner for an evening of music and meditation to honor the journey of repentance and forgiveness on Selichot evening. Free and open to all. OPEN HOUSE & OUTREACH Please join our rabbi, cantor, Religious School, choir, Shofar Corps, and Master Blaster Michael Chusid for an afternoon of learning, music, and socializing. Michael will do a "virtual book signing" of his on-line book on Shofar. Please bring your Shofarot and musical instruments, so we can blast and "jam" together. Our choir will sing, our clergy will teach, and there will be plenty of time for art projects and socializing. SHOFAR CORPS VISIT IN TARZANA
Immediately following the MOS Open House, please walk next door to blow Shofar for residents of the assisted living home, Seasons. Bring joy, cheer, and the gift of Shofar to those who may not otherwise be able to hear its call this year.
Enjoy the mitzvah of visiting the sick and blowing Shofar at Bridgepoint
of Beverly Hills, where Makom's own Annie Siegel works. SHOFAR CORPS VISIT IN PASADENA
Join us at the Regency Park, to blow Shofar for residents during
a one-hour pre-Shabbat service led by Rabbi Debra Orenstein. Service
begins at 3:00; Shofar blasts at 3:45. SHABBAT SHUVAH SERVICE:
Please join Rabbi/Cantor Monty Turner for an intimate service
to welcome Shabbat and embrace the spirit of the Season. SUKKOT & SHABBAT SERVICE
Double your joy at this Shabbat & Holiday service led by Rabbi
Debra Orenstein & Rabbi/Cantor Monty Turner. SUKKOT PICNIC & TEACHING Please join our clergy, Religious School, and the wider community at the Westside home of Rabbi Debra Orenstein & Craig Weisz. Bring a picnic lunch and any instruments that can be played outdoors.
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