Or Shalom Synagogue

Or Shalom Synagogue For the: seeker/meditator/Jew-curious/environmentalist/activist/open-hearted. We are creative, egalitarian, traditional and participatory.

Or Shalom is a Jewish spiritual community affiliated with ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal. Or Shalom is a Jewish Renewal synagogue that focuses on a welcoming, egalitarian, hands-on approach to Jewish worship and community. We encourage mixing both traditional and feminist ideals. We embrace lessons from diverse spiritual traditions, like Jewish meditative practices, and support a spiritual eco

logy, relating Jewish practices to both political as well as ecological action. We define ourselves as transdenominational, and invite Jews from all aspects of the greater Jewish community to reconnect, learn, and celebrate together. Check out our calendar of events: http://orshalom.ca/events

Interested in bringing in the light with neighbours? This new initiative is all about making Shabbat more local, persona...
06/17/2026

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

Rabbi Arik will be joining the Salt Spring Island Jewish Community for a special Friday night gathering. We will welcome...
06/17/2026

Rabbi Arik will be joining the Salt Spring Island Jewish Community for a special Friday night gathering. We will welcome Shabbat together with song, community, and a festive potluck meal. This family-friendly evening is open to all ages—an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and share Shabbat across generations on beautiful Salt Spring Island.

Shabbat on Salt Spring
Fri, Jun 19 | 5pm | Register via https://linktr.ee/orshalomyvr

Learning has always been at the heart of our bayit. Here, we ask questions, share perspectives, and deepen our understan...
06/15/2026

Learning has always been at the heart of our bayit. Here, we ask questions, share perspectives, and deepen our understanding of Jewish life and tradition together.

We can't wait to return to these renewed spaces and continue the journey of learning as a community.

Welcome home.

From 6 to 6:30 PM every Friday evening, a small group of Or Shalom members gather virtually to light candles, say blessi...
06/14/2026

From 6 to 6:30 PM every Friday evening, a small group of Or Shalom members gather virtually to light candles, say blessings and enter Shabbat together. It is a flexible and friendly group and anyone is welcome to participate. The zoom link is always available in the Doar's "The Week Ahead" listing, in the Or Shalom calendar on the website and via https://linktr.ee/orshalomyvr.

So if you happen to find yourself available at 6 PM on a Friday, come join us!

We are honoured and excited to welcome Rabbi Tirzah Firestone—renowned teacher, author, and psychotherapist—for a deeply...
06/12/2026

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

We are honoured and excited to welcome Rabbi Tirzah Firestone—renowned teacher, author, and psychotherapist—for a deeply...
06/10/2026

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

Home is not just where we gather—it is what we create together.With every conversation, celebration, act of kindness, an...
06/09/2026

Home is not just where we gather—it is what we create together.

With every conversation, celebration, act of kindness, and shared moment, we build a community that feels like home. As we return to our newly renovated bayit, we're excited to begin this next chapter together.

Welcome home.

Shabbat Morning ServiceSat, Jun 6 | 10am-12:30pmFollowed by potluck kiddushPlease bring a vegetarian dish to share with ...
06/06/2026

Shabbat Morning Service
Sat, Jun 6 | 10am-12:30pm
Followed by potluck kiddush
Please bring a vegetarian dish to share with friends
Join us virtually via https://linktr.ee/orshalomyvr

Address

710 E. 10th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V5T2A7

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
Friday 9:30am - 2pm

Telephone

+16048721614

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