Congregation Or Chadash of Scottsdale Arizona

We’re now offering a variety of Shabbat Services on alternating weeks during each month. Check our services schedule below for times and dates, then join us for inspirational Shabbat celebrations.

Traditional Services: Our traditional Friday Evening Shabbat Service begins at 7:30 PM and is followed by an Oneg Shabbat. On Saturday morning, we begin at 9:30 AM; Kiddush follows services. We will be happy to help you mark a special occasion with an aliyah or with an opportunity to participate in the service in some other way. Many portions of these services are lay led, and we encourage participation by those attending the service. On the third Shabbat of each month, our traditional Saturday morning service features an extended dvar Torah and study session in place of a traditional Torah reading.

Young Family Services: The Friday Evening service starts at 5:45 PM and the Saturday morning service at 10:00 AM. Both of these services are built specifically for pre-school age children, with a special Oneg or Kiddush that includes kid-friendly foods such as pizza. We encourage families to come with young children so that they may be introduced to the songs, rituals and joy of Shabbat.

Shabbat Cafe (New): A new way to welcome Shabbat that is relaxing, inspiring, and offers more time to spend with family and friends. Please join us as we gather café’-style for an abbreviated Friday night service, a brief study session with Rabbi Damsky, and then plenty of time for a café-coffees and a special dessert. The service will start at 7:30 pm.

MUSIC NIGHT AT THE LIGHT! Toe-Tappin’ Music, Rockin’ Shabbat! Our regular OC Shabbat service, starting at 7:30 PM with musical accompaniment. Musician Yonatan Miller (our favorite fiddler) and Rabbi Damsky lead a service filled with guitar, percussion, clarinet, and singing galore. A fun, uplifting and engaging evening, perfect for all ages. Clap hands, enjoy the music, join family & friends as we joyfully welcome Shabbat.




			We’re now offering a variety of Shabbat Services on alternating weeks during each month. Check our services schedule below for times and dates, then join us for inspirational Shabbat celebrations. Traditional Services: Our traditional Friday Evening Shabbat Service begins at 7:30 PM and is followed by an Oneg Shabbat. On Saturday morning, we begin at 9:30 AM; Kiddush follows services. We will be happy to help you mark a special occasion with an aliyah or with an opportunity to participate in the service in some other way. Many portions of these services are lay led, and we encourage participation by those attending the service. On the third Shabbat of each month, our traditional Saturday morning service features an extended dvar Torah and study session in place of a traditional Torah reading. Young Family Services: The Friday Evening service starts at 5:45 PM and the Saturday morning service at 10:00 AM. Both of these services are built specifically for pre-school age children, with a special Oneg or Kiddush that includes kid-friendly foods such as pizza. We encourage families to come with young children so that they may be introduced to the songs, rituals and joy of Shabbat. Shabbat Cafe (New): A new way to welcome Shabbat that is relaxing, inspiring, and offers more time to spend with family and friends. Please join us as we gather café’-style for an abbreviated Friday night service, a brief study session with Rabbi Damsky, and then plenty of time for a café-coffees and a special dessert. The service will start at 7:30 pm. MUSIC NIGHT AT THE LIGHT! Toe-Tappin’ Music, Rockin’ Shabbat! Our regular OC Shabbat service, starting at 7:30 PM with musical accompaniment. Musician Yonatan Miller (our favorite fiddler) and Rabbi Damsky lead a service filled with guitar, percussion, clarinet, and singing galore. A fun, uplifting and engaging evening, perfect for all ages. Clap hands, enjoy the music, join family & friends as we joyfully welcome Shabbat.

			NEW THIS SUMMER *Mispachah and Me* WHAT –Two four Summer session weekly program for toddlers (ages 12-24 months) and a significant adult. WHEN – 9:30-11:15 A.M. Tuesdays June 3-24 and July 8-29 WHERE - 16447 N. 91^st Street, Scottsdale INCLUDES - music, visual and creative arts, singing and movement, holiday and Shabbat celebrations and much more. FEE: $60 per 4 week session for Or Chadash members, $80 for non-members Drop-in fees: (depending upon available space) $20 per session members, $25 per session non-members Click here for more information. Additional Facts: Child needs to be walking to attend the class. The synagogue will provide the snacks. It is ok to bring your child’s sippy cup. There is a diaper changing area in the restroom. If there is a special guest visiting it is ok for them to attend. There is no refund if your child is sick or you go on vacation. Siblings may not attend the class. All activities will be age appropriate. June Shabbat Services June 6--Shabbat at Home June 7--Traditional June 10--Shavuot Services--Yizkor June 13--Shabbat Café June 14--Shabbat at Home June 20—Family Service, 6:45 pm June 21—Traditional, 9:30 am June 27—Erev Shabbat services with pot luck dinner at Beran home June 28—Shabbat at Home July Shabbat Services July 4—Shabbat at Home July 5—Traditional, 9:30 am July 11—Shabbat Café, 7:30 pm July 12—Shabbat at Home July 18—Family Service, 5:45 pm July 19—Traditional, 9:30 am July 25—Service with Dinner, TBD July 26—Shabbat at Home For more information concerning the above services, please contact the Congregation Or Chadash office at 480-342-8858. Shabbat Shalom Sunday School - First grade Sunday school meets at Congregation Or Chadash from 9:30 AM to Noon Young Family Service -Third Friday of each month at 5:45pm Active Monthly Chavurot -Congregation Or Chadash has several active Chavurot including " Socialites" and "Young Families". In 2006, some of the Socialite activities included a boat cruise and dinner, an Israeli wine tasting party, Movie night at Or Chadash and a Ballroom dancing happening. Please contact the Or Chadash office for meeting dates and times. Book Club - The Congregation Or Chadash Book Group is built around the theme of “The Jewish Experience.” Every year we choose a cross-section of texts that include novels, short stories, contemporary non-fiction, memoirs, and history dealing with Jewish controversies, ideas, religious issues, the diaspora, the Holocaust, and Jewish communities around. Meets on Sunday at 10:00 AM at Congregation Or Chadash. Questions? please email Marcia Pfeffer at mpfeffer1@cox.net Training Wheels...Cycling through the Jewish Year - a once-a-month program for parents to do with their child/children here at Or Chadash. Learn together about our Jewish world with hands-on activities, songs and fun. Spend quality time together in our beautiful synagogue setting. Training Wheels is a cooperative effort between Congregation Or Chadash, the Bureau of Jewish Education and Hadassah Valley of the Sun. For information call Linda Feldman at 480-634-8050.