Congregation Ohr Tzafon ("Northern Light") is a vibrant and growing Jewish community on the Central Coast of California.
We welcome everyone interested in finding Jewish meaning and community and invite all to join us in celebration, worship, and pursuing justice and righteousness through our acts of lovingkindness and social action. We are affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism and we pledge to fulfill Reform Judaism's commitment to the complete equality of women and men in Jewish life.
We are an inclusive community, opening doors to people of all ages, to varied kinds of families, to those who are intermarried, to those who have chosen Judaism, to all individuals and families who strive to create a Jewish home.
We seek dialogue and joint action with people of other faiths in the hope that together we can bring peace, freedom and justice to our world.
Please join us amid the rolling farmland, beautiful vineyards, and small town atmosphere that is our wonderful community.
Shabbat!
Join us for Shabbat! Services are on Friday nights, at 7:30 pm. Shabbat morning services are held once a month, usually on the third Saturday, at 9:30 a.m.
Click here for schedule of all our services and other activities.
TU B'SHEVAT SEDER
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 AT 6:30 AT CONGREGATION OHR TZAFON
We will celebrate Tu B'Shevat by joining together for a seder. So that we can be assured of having a variety of seder items, please RSVP and let us know what you can bring: 466-0329 or congregation_cot@yahoo.com
Leaders of the Reform Movement today condemned an arson attack on a mosque in the Israeli Arab village of Tuba-Zangaria, and announced the establishment of a fund that would be used to rebuild the mosque. Israeli President Shimon Peres, visiting the scene of the crime with the two Chief Rabbis, stated that the attack is “contrary to the moral values and spirit” of Israel.
President of the Union for Reform Judaism Rabbi Eric Yoffie said, “We condemn these acts of hatred in the strongest possible terms. They are inexcusable and do not reflect Jewish values at any time, and are especially reprehensible during these, our high holy days. We stand by the State of Israel in her commitment to bring the perpetrators of these crimes to justice swiftly and to provide safety and religious freedom to all Israeli citizens.”
Join us in condemning this horrendous act by making a donation to help rebuild the mosque. click here for details on how to donate.
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Fundraising for COT
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Whenever you shop at Vons, Safeway, Spencer's, Splash Cafe and the online mall at eScrip-affiliated shops, COT will receive a percentage of your purchases. Here's what you do: Log on to www.escrip.com and go to "Sign Up." Designate COT (ID# 139979865) to receive merchant contributions. Follow the prompts to create your personal & private eScrip account. There's nothing special you need to buy or anything extra you need to contribute, and COT could benefit by thousands of dollars each year! To learn more, look over the web site at www.escrip.com Encourage your extended family and friends to sign up as well!
Save the Date
January 28, 2012, 7:00 Jews-n-Schmooze at COT A discussion & movie, "Between 2 Notes", a documentary about Jewish musicians playing Arabic music.
February 4 2012, 6 pm Tu B'Shevat Seder at COT
February 26, 2012 Brynne Albonese in Concert (Exact time TBA)
March 11, 2012 Texas Hold'em Tournament
April 7, 2012 COT Community Seder
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