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CONGREGATION OR CHADASH

Mission Statement: Congregation Or Chadash is a vibrant and innovative Reform Jewish Community that promotes Jewish Spirituality and lifelong learning based on the values of Torah, social action, friendship, and caring.

Congregation Or Chadash is in Damascus, MD and serves the upper Montgomery County suburbs of Clarksburg, Germantown, and beyond. All are welcome for our weekly Shabbat services and holiday celebrations. We offer an accredited Religious School for Pre-K through 12th grade, as well as, weekly Torah study and other adult learning opportunities. Our congregation is involved in a wide range of social action causes and there are many social groups for adults and kids. Browse around our website to learn more.

 

Small enough to feel like family,
and large enough to serve you.

Upcoming Events

  1. Tue 18

    Coffee, Tea, and Conversation

    May 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:15 am
  2. Wed 19

    Calendar Meeting

    May 19 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  3. Thu 20

    Guy’s Night Out

    This event has a video call.
    May 20 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
  4. Thu 20

    Guys Night Out

    May 20 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  5. Fri 21

    COC Community Candlelighting

    May 21 @ 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm
  6. Fri 21

    Shabbat Services with 12th grade graduation and anniversary blessings

    May 21 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Coffee with RSC (1)
Accredited Religious School
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  • Teacher Appreciation Shabbat

    Teacher Appreciation Shabbat

  • Packing Supplies for Refugee Families

    Packing Supplies for Refugee Families

  • Simon Sargon Concert @ Temple Sinai in DC

    Simon Sargon Concert @ Temple Sinai in DC

  • Discover: Purim @ Urbana Library

    Discover: Purim @ Urbana Library

  • The Or Chadash Singers

    The Or Chadash Singers

  • Packing Meals for Rise Against Hunger

    Packing Meals for Rise Against Hunger

  • Packing Meals for Rise Against Hunger

    Packing Meals for Rise Against Hunger

  • Purim Carnival

    Purim Carnival

  • Banner Build an Ark
  • Religious School "Mitzvah Mall"

    Religious School "Mitzvah Mall"

  • Simchat Torah

    Simchat Torah

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit: A Film Review

When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit: A Film Review jstern May 12, 2021

Arts and Culture
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The film is based on a children’s novel of the same name, written by Judith Kerr depicting her own childhood memories of escaping Hitler’s Germany.

Make Memorial Day Count in 2021

Make Memorial Day Count in 2021 jstern May 11, 2021

Shavuot
soldiers graves with American flags
On Shavuot, the holiday when we celebrate receiving the Torah marks the completion of counting

A Prayer for Peace

A Prayer for Peace urjadmin May 11, 2021

Israel and her Neighbors
doves flying in the air representing peace
As Reform Jews, we stand strongly together with our brothers and sisters in Israel. Over the past 48 hours, Hamas has launched a massive barrage of rocket fire on southern and central Israel. At last report, six Israeli civilians have been killed and hundreds of thousands more - from Tel Aviv to Beersheba –are confined to bomb shelters. Innocent civilians in Gaza have fallen victim to this latest round of violence as well. Furthermore, the rapid escalation of violence within Israel's own borders between Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel is a new, and deeply troubling, development. We pray that calm will be restored soon.

First Thoughts on the Latest Pew Research Center Study on Jewish Americans

First Thoughts on the Latest Pew Research Center Study on Jewish Americans urjadmin May 11, 2021

Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
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In the days and weeks ahead, much will be written about the Pew Research Center’s "Jewish Americans in 2020." Having just received the full study today, we are still absorbing its findings. The Pew data is likely to provide a wealth of information that can be a useful resource for understanding many aspects of our community