Or HaTzafon - The Jewish Congregation of Fairbanks

Or HaTzafon - The Jewish Congregation of Fairbanks About Us: Services: Friday at 7pm. More information at
http://www.orhatzafon.org Guidelines for Or HaTzafon Social Media Users

1. Chochma - Be Smart. Be Safe.

Each of us will be wise to remember that a blog or community post is visible to the entire world and what you write will be public for a long time. Take time to consider the tone and contexts of your posts as your readership may reach well beyond “your” target audience. When posting we ask that you be respectful of our Or HaTzafon community, staff, colleagues, and volunteers.

2. Hiddur Mitzvah - Add Value. You have a unique perspective. Your experiences both outside and within our community, your talents, skills, current responsibilities, all contribute to the experience of those who visit or participate regularly as members of our community. We would love for you to share your knowledge, your passions and your personality in your posts by writing about what you know. Whether sharing your ideas or announcing a simcha -Your input brings more meaning, more gratitude, more awe, and more to appreciate about our community.

3. Vikuach – Individuality and Identity. Often the first point of contact for people with our congregation will be through the Internet with social media allowing us to connect to members and potential members in a very interactive way. Authenticity and transparency are how we build credibility in this arena, so please list your name and when relevant, role at Or HaTzafon when representing the community in an official manner. If you provide a link to your personal blog please clarify that the postings on your personal site are your own and don't necessarily represent Or HaTzafon’s positions or opinions.

4. Ahavat Limud – Linking to Learning. "Make for yourself a teacher and acquire for yourself a friend, and judge each person favorably." (Rabbi Yehoshua Ben Perachya) Thanks to social media it has never been easier to access the ideas and opinions of so many individuals. So, when you “make for yourself a teacher” and post some the things you are excited about learning be sure to and cite them with a link!

5. Kavod - Be Respectful. It’s okay to disagree with others, but don't pick fights, and whenever possible, be the first to correct your own mistakes. Respect your audience and don’t use obscenities, personal insults, ethnic slurs or other disparaging language to express yourself. It is crucial that you show proper consideration for others' privacy and for topics that may be considered objectionable or inflammatory. Don’t publish or cite personal or confidential details, or photographs of professional staff, summer staff, volunteers, or community members without their permission.

6. Nedarim - Don’t Tell Secrets. Regardless of your position, Staff, volunteer, or congregant, when the nature of your responsibilities within our community provides you with access to confidential information regarding Or HaTzafon or any of our congregants we ask that you respect and maintain that confidentiality. Don’t divulge or discuss personal details about other people or other confidential material in any social media context.

7. Areyvut - Be Responsible. We will make every effort to protect congregant’s privacy. We ask you to do the same and remember that blogs, wikis, photo-sharing and other forms of online dialogue (unless posted by authorized Or HaTzafon representative) are individual interactions, not organizational communications. Making each of us personally responsible for our posts, protect your privacy, and help the youth in your care make responsible choices when using social networking sites.

07/04/2026

Post-Float BBQ
(followed by services) at the Moose Creek Pavillion (park at Canoe AK) at Alaskaland
happening now!!
Join us!

07/04/2026

We will still be holding services outdoors at Alaskaland despite the rain! Lots of food, please join us!

Last pm, on Erev Yom HaShoah, a congregation member had the honor of attending a screening of this film, The Four Winter...
04/14/2026

Last pm, on Erev Yom HaShoah, a congregation member had the honor of attending a screening of this film, The Four Winters, with Filmmaker Julia Mintz, and Partisan/Holocaust survivor Schlomo Bobrow. This scholarly researched and expertly crafted primary source oral history includes photographs and film footage, highlighting an aspect of the Holocaust experience unknown by many: the Jewish resistance.
The film is not commercially available.

In honor of Yom HaShoah and Days of Remembrance, you are invited to view this film - and to share this opportunity among friends.

🎥 FOUR WINTERS - Special LIVE Streaming EVENT: TODAY through APRIL18th –
TICKETS HERE: fourwintersyomhashoah.eventbrite.com

*Warning* as a Holocaust account, this film describes and depicts acts of violence.

Presented by the Holocaust Remembrance Foundation and Sponsored by Holocaust Survivor Eva Haller, in honor of her brother Jonas who was a partisan.

https://youtu.be/KqBxykLkaCM?si=AIvj90Esc2X54FjI

42 likes, 31 comments. "International Holocaust Remembrance Day honors the 6 million victims | ABCNL"

Sweet images of today’s Chocolate Seder. Thank you Jeri & Rav Alden!
04/05/2026

Sweet images of today’s Chocolate Seder. Thank you Jeri & Rav Alden!

Last week we had the honor of presenting to The Bread Line with a donation check of over $2,000.00!! Thank you to everyo...
03/09/2026

Last week we had the honor of presenting to The Bread Line with a donation check of over $2,000.00!! Thank you to everyone who attended Miracle of Lights and helped to contribute to this amazing total we were able to provide To the Bread Line.

The Bread Line provides a vital service for our local community, giving so much more back than just meals to those who need it. We are honored to have partnered with them and to be able to support them in this way.

The 26th Farthest North Jewish Film Festival starts this Wednesday 2/18!
02/16/2026

The 26th Farthest North Jewish Film Festival starts this Wednesday 2/18!

What is a GIFT BOX Film, you ask?!?

Our new category, the GIFT BOX FILM, surprises our audience with accessible, well-made, recent releases which spark community dialogue. FNJFF film events are designed to include your voices, and those of people you care about, in spontaneous festival conversation.

We have two GIFT BOX films in this year’s program:

- Wed 2/25 Enjoy a heart-warming GIFT BOX short ahead of feature film Colleyville.

- Wed 3/4 Short film Mashhad is followed by a must-see multiple-award winning suspense GIFT BOX feature film.

Passes for all film events are available by donation at the door & now in advance on the event website:
https://sites.google.com/view/fnjff-2026/26th-fnjff

Photo ID required for entry.
No backpacks or large bags.

See you soon at the film festival!

The 26th Farthest North Jewish Film Festival is happening in 1 week!
02/12/2026

The 26th Farthest North Jewish Film Festival is happening in 1 week!

NOW AVAILABLE: Single Event Passes!

Event Website Link:
https://sites.google.com/view/fnjff-2026/26th-fnjff

FNJFF FRIENDS, join us for one or more film events, February 18, 22, and 25, and March 4 and 8.

- Double features on Sunday afternoons at Alaska Coffee Roasting Company
- Film short + feature on Wednesday evenings at Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center.

This year we are showcasing, authentic voices and personal stories about women in sports, coming out, reform an orthodox Jewish life, US antisemitism, and life in Iran.
Bring your friends and come celebrate Jewish voice is in Jewish culture in Fairbanks . We look forward to seeing you and your friends at FNJFF 2026!

Starts in
02/07/2026

Starts in

02/07/2026

Living Jewish Lives Authentic Voices, Personal Stories Five Film Events including Special Programs, two Gift Box Films, and more... Wed 2/18, Sun 2/25, Wed 2/28, Wed 3/4, Sun 3/8

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1744 Aurora Dr/PO Box 74863
Fairbanks, AK
99709/99707

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7pm - 9pm

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