Join us for Shabbat and other religious services! Regular Shabbat services are held on Friday nights, starting at 7:30 at Congregation Ohr Tzafon, 2605 Traffic Way, Atascadero. Shabbat morning services are held once a month, usually on the third Saturday, at 9:30 a.m. Check the calendar column on the right for the days and times of all our services.
Welcome to Congregation Ohr Tzafon!
We are a vibrant and growing Jewish community on the Central Coast of California. Congregation Ohr Tzafon ("light of the north") serves northern San Luis Obispo County. Our congregation is made up of Jews from all backgrounds and denominations and we strive to create a community of friends with a common interest in Judaism. We welcome everyone interested in finding Jewish meaning and community. We 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 Jewish life to people of all ages, to varied kinds of families, to those who have converted to Judaism and to all individuals and families including the intermarried 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 come spend a Shabbat with us, amid the rolling farmland, beautiful vineyards, and small town atmosphere that is our wonderful community.
UPCOMING HOLIDAYS
Elul August 11 Begins the time of spiritual reflection in preparation for the High Holy Days
Rosh Hashanah Wednesday, September 8 7:30 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah Thursday, September 9 10:00 AM Morning Service 1:30 PM Picnic Lunch at "The Lakes," Atascadero 2:30 PM Tashlich at "The Lakes," Atascadero Shabbat Shuvah Friday, September 10 7:30 PM Erev Shabbat Shuvah Service Kol Nidre Friday, September 17 7:30 PM Kol Nidre Yom Kippur Saturday, September 18 10:00 AM Morning Service 3:30 PM Afternoon Service 5:30 PM Yizkor Services (time approximate) 6:15 PM Neilah -- Concluding Service 7:00 PM Havdalah 7:15 PM Break-the-Fast
Sukkot Wednesday, September 22 5:30 PM Men's Club Puts Up Sukkah Friday, September 24 6:00 PM Youth decorate the Sukkah & we enjoy a potluck Dinner 7:30 PM Erev Shabbat & Sukkot Service
Simchat Torah Friday, October 1 7:30 PM Erev Shabbat & Simchat Torah Service
Chanukah -- First Candle: December 1 Tu Bish'vat January 19-20 Purim March 19-20 Pesach -- First Seder April 18 Shavuot June 7-8
OUR BUILDING
Our home in northern Atascadero is at 2605 Traffic Way. This new location provides us with space to grow, expand our horizons and fulfill dreams we have had for years. We now have a permanent place where we provide a welcoming sanctuary and a focal point for Jewish family and communal life for our members. In a warm and caring environment, we study the wisdom of our religion, and celebrate our traditions and religious milestones together.
What's New on the Website:
Let eScrip Merchants Fundraise for Ohr Tzafon!
Whenever you shop at Vons, Safeway, Spencer's, Macy's, Land's End and hundreds of other eScrip-affiliated stores and restaurants, Ohr Tzafon will receive a percentage of your purchases. Here's what you do: Log on to www.escrip.com and go to "Sign Up." Designate Ohr Tzafon (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 Ohr Tzafon 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!
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Upcoming Events:
July 30 Shabbat Evening Service, 7:30 Led by: The Stone Family Parsha: Ekev
August 1 Board Meeting, 7:00
August 4 ECHO Service -- Team 4
August 6 Shabbat Evening Service, 7:30 Led by: Carl Moore Parsha: Re'eh
August 7 Movie Night @ COT, 7:00 'Frisco Kid
August 11 ELUL begins
August 13 Shabbat Evening Service, 7:30 Led by: Moss Family Parsha: Shoftim
August 15 COT BOOK CLUB Invisible Wall by H. Bernstein. For more information, call 466-0329
August 20 Shabbat Evening Service, 7:30 Led by: William Mehring Parsha: Teitzei
August 21 Shabbat Morning Services, 9:30 Led by: Jeff Zucker
August 24 Havurah Men's Club
August 27 Shabbat Evening Service, 7:30 Led by: Helene Zucker Parsha: Ki Tavo
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