Our regular Shabbat service schedule follows. Please note that we sometimes have special events or themes, and we also occasionally host Shabbat dinners before services. To check on the community’s plans for a specific date, please consult the Master Calendar, download this month’s Makomer Newsletter from our home page or call our phone line at (818) 725-7600.

We look forward to seeing you at services!

First Fridays: The first Friday of each month is EnCHANTing Shabbat, which includes prayer, music, meditation, and, of course, chanting of the Torah. Inspired by Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, Rabbi Debra Orenstein has created a unique — and truly enchanting — way of reading Torah, including the Hebrew with trope
(cantillation), the English translation sung in the same melody, and her own creative commentary. Services begin at 8 pm in our regular sanctuary location. Children are always welcome in the service, and childcare is provided.

Torah Study: On the second Shabbat of each month, Makom Ohr Shalom’s Community Torah Class meets from
10 am to noon at the Minkle home: 19557 Calvert St., Tarzana, 91335. Our Gabbai, Mike Melnick, leads the class with deeply engaging commentary and discussion.

Third Fridays: On the third Friday of each month, we meet at our regular sanctuary location, and services begin at 8 pm. Our Musical Shabbat Service includes meditation
and music with Alulah Tzadik and others. Children are always welcome in the service, and childcare is provided.

Nursing Home Shabbat Visits: Rabbi/Cantor Monty Turner leads volunteers in bringing the joy of Shabbat to the elderly and infirm. Join us at 2 pm on the third Saturday of each month at Sunbridge Care Center, 1330 17th Street, Santa Monica, 90404.

Fourth Fridays: On the fourth Friday of each month, we hold an intimate Shabbat experience with potluck dinner at 6:30 pm and service and teaching from 8:00-9:15 pm,
followed by Oneg and dessert, at the home of Rabbi/Cantor Monty and Melanie Turner: 2028 Barry, Unit B, L.A., 90025.

Final Saturdays Family Service: On the last Saturday of each month during the school year, Rabbi Debra Orenstein and cantorial soloist Mitzi Schwarz lead a service for kids and kids-at-heart of all ages. (You do not have to have children or grandchildren to attend!) We celebrate Shabbat with a musical, interactive service from 10:00am -11:00am, and then enjoy an oneg and art projects related to the Jewish calendar until noon. The services are held at rotating homes in the city and Valley. Contact Mitzi Schwarz at mitzismusic@sbcglobal.net with questions, to RSVP, or to volunteer your home.