Sha'arei Orah Announcements
Parashat Shemot - 18 Tevet 5785 - Jan 17-18, 2025
Shabbat Schedule
Candle Lighting - 4:44 PM
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv - 4:45 PM
A special treat is available for kids who attend.
Shacharit - 9:00 AM
Latest Shema (Gra & Baal HaTanya) - 9:45 AM
Youth Programming (ages 4+, drop-off) - 10:00 AM - End of Davening
Tot Shabbat (ages 0-3 with parents) - 10:45 AM led by Jacob Warren
Shabbat Ends - 5:46 PM
This week's D'var Torah will be given by Rabbanit Leah Sarna.
This week's kiddush is sponsored by Avi Feldblum in honor of this year's Shomeret Torah, Carolynn Feldblum, as well as Carolynn's birthday.
All services will be held in the Gratz College Ballroom
382 Bala Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Upcoming Events
Ad submission deadline is this Friday, January 17. Submit an ad here
Volunteer Opportunities
Kiddush Setup and Clean Up Sign Up
As a lay led shul, we ask that each member household sign up twice per year to help set up and clean up Kiddush. You can sign up here: "Kiddush setup/clean up signup sheet" Please add your name to two different weeks to ensure we have coverage.
Leining, Leading, and Divrei Torah
The next available date for leining is 3/22/2025 (Vayakhel/Parah) - Google Sheet
For questions about Leining, please contact Matt Hamermesh.
The next available date to give a D'var Torah is 4/14/2025 (Pesach II) - Google Sheet
For questions about Divrei Torah, please contact Moriah SimonHazani (divreitorah@shaareiorah.org).
All women are invited to participate in our services by reciting the prayers for governments and militaries after Torah reading during Shacharit. Please sign up here to volunteer for any day. Please contact Sara Weinstein at sgweinstein2@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Kiddush and Sponsorships
Kiddush sponsorships are strongly encouraged!
Basic - $80
Enhanced - $125
Simcha - TBD
If you are interested in sponsoring Kiddush, please contact kiddush@shaareiorah.org.
Meet the Sha'arei Orah Community
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