Makom Ohr Shalom services are unique, brimming with music, joy, spirit, and community. Our major services are on the first and third Fridays of each month, and we also have smaller, havurah-style services on the other Fridays, plus Family Services, Torah classes, nursing home visits, and occasional havdalah evenings on Saturdays. Most Shabbat programs and services are held in the Valley, and some are on the Westside. Our “dance card” is below. If you are coming to Makom for the first time, you will probably want to attend a first or third Friday of the month service, initially. These services incorporate meditation, chanting, original and traditional melodies and even some dancing in the aisles. You don't have to be Hebrew literate to enjoy our Shabbat service. Our prayer book includes Hebrew, English and transliteration for every prayer. And, if the liturgy is unfamiliar, you're encouraged to hum along. All our services conclude with an oneg, featuring desserts, fellowship and informal schmoozing. 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 Torah Study: On the second Shabbat of each month, Makom Ohr Shalom’s Community Torah Class meets from 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 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, |
