Or Shalom Synagogue

06/04/2026

Welcome Home.

After months of planning, renovating, dreaming, and waiting, the day has arrived.

Our renewed bayit is ready to welcome our community once again.

Join us as we celebrate this exciting new chapter together.

06/03/2026

Virtual Evening Minyan
Begin your week with connection, prayer, and community. Join us on Sunday evenings for a brief, uplifting minyan where we gather to support one another in saying Kaddish, offer blessings for the week ahead, and share a grounding moment of Jewish ritual. Whether you’re a regular or dropping in, all are welcome.

Link in https://linktr.ee/orshalomyvr

06/02/2026

We are honoured and excited to welcome Rabbi Tirzah Firestone—renowned teacher, author, and psychotherapist—for a deeply transformative Shabbaton devoted to healing across generations.

Drawing on the insights of her groundbreaking work, Wounds into Wisdom, Rabbi Tirzah brings a rare and extraordinary capacity to guide individuals and communities through the sacred work of transforming inherited pain into sources of strength, clarity, and compassion. As a gifted spiritual guide and facilitator, she weaves together Jewish wisdom, psychological insight, and embodied practice in ways that are both deeply accessible and profoundly healing.

Jewish tradition has long recognized that we inherit not only the blessings of our ancestors, but also the imprints of their unhealed wounds. While these legacies can offer resilience and meaning, they can also shape us in ways that keep us reactive rather than reflective. The work of ancestral healing invites us to meet these inheritances with awareness, tenderness, and courage—so that what has been carried unconsciously can be transformed into wisdom.

Over the course of this experiential Shabbaton, Reb Tirzah will lead us on a rich and engaging journey through story, guided meditation, and real-life case studies from around the world. Together, we will explore what Viktor Frankl described as our “uniquely human potential to transform personal tragedy into triumph.”

Join us for a deeply nourishing Shabbat of insight, connection, and renewal.

Community Shabbaton | Rabbi Dr. Tirzah Firestone
Fri-Sat, Jun 12-13

Community Dinner & Kabbalat Shabbat with Rabbi Tirzah
Fri, Jun 12 | 6–8:30pm
Shabbat Morning Service with Rabbi Tirzah
Sat, Jun 13 | 10am-12:30pm
Beachfront Gathering: Sacred Stories & Teachings with Rabbi Tirzah
Sat, Jun 13 | 8–10pm
Location shared after registration

Register via https://linktr.ee/orshalomyvr

06/01/2026

Or Shalom's upcoming Shabbaton with Rabbi Tirzah Firestone on the weekend of June 12th featured in the Jewish Independent.

A healing Shabbaton 0 Flares 0 Flares × Or Shalom hosts Rabbi Tirzah Firestone for a Shabbaton in Vancouver June 12-13. (photo form tirzahfirestone.com) A community Shabbaton featuring teacher, author and psychotherapist Rabbi Tirzah Firestone will take place June 12-13, offering participants the o...

06/01/2026

Join Or Shalom members for an evening of powerful storytelling from Voices of Resilience: An Anthology of Stories Written by Children of Holocaust Survivors. Featuring writings by Jane Heyman, Deborah and Henry Ross Grayman, and Marianne Rev’s z״l, along with reflections from the project team, Graphic Designer, Sharon Ogburn and GAB teacher, Wendy Bancroft.

Books will be available for purchase ($25). Light refreshments to follow.

Voices of Resilience: Community Book Reading
Wed, June 3 | 7–8:30pm | Register via https://linktr.ee/orshalomyvr

05/31/2026

Join us for uplifting, devotional chanting that helps clear your mind and open your heart. The evening is dedicated to offering Hebrew chanting as a form of meditation and ecstatic prayer.

Chanting & Chocolate
Sun, May 31 | 7:30-9pm | Register via https://linktr.ee/orshalomyvr

05/29/2026

"May it be my custom to go out among the trees and grass, among all growing things... and enter into prayer." — Rebbe Nachman of Bratslav
This Shabbat, step beyond the synagogue walls and into the sanctuary of the outdoors. Together, we'll read Torah among the trees. Come blend Shabbat morning prayers with the rhythms of nature.
Outdoor Shabbat | Shabbat Ba'sadeh
Sat, May 30 | 10-12:30pm | Email programs@orshalom for location

05/29/2026

Mishkan Circles are the heart of our communal life — teams who come together to co-create sacred space, support our gatherings, and bring intention to every aspect of our services. Just as the original Mishkan was built by the hands and hearts of the people, these Circles empower each of us to take part in the holy work of community-building, connection, and spiritual service.

Building our Mishkan | All Welcome | Learn more via https://linktr.ee/orshalomyvr

05/26/2026

Interested in bringing in the light with neighbours?

This new initiative is all about making Shabbat more local, personal, and connected — creating smaller table gatherings where neighbours can get to know one another, share a meal, and experience the spirit of Shabbat together. Whether you’re new or a familiar face, these evenings are an opportunity to build relationships, strengthen community, and bring Shabbat closer to home.

Learn more here: https://linktr.ee/orshalomyvr