Welcome to Congregation Ohr Torah
Congregation Ohr Torah is a vibrant and diverse Orthodox synagogue located in the northwest section of West Orange, New Jersey. Our shul, established in 1992, continues to develop as its membership increases. The constant influx of Jewish families also supports local kosher restaurants, day schools, eruvim, mikvaot, and Judaica shops. The warm and welcoming atmosphere of Ohr Torah ensures that congregants of all ages feel at home.
We invite you to come for a Shabbat and experience our friendly and heimishe atmosphere.
Congregation Ohr Torah wishes you a happy, healthy and prosperous 5780! We look forward to seeing you and your family for the Days of Awe.
Renew/add names to our 5780 Yizkor bookletMembership for 2019-20 is open!
Click here to apply as a new member of Ohr Torah.
Click here if you are an existing member to pay your annual dues online.
Support Ohr Torah With Your Amazon Purchases
Your Amazon purchases can help Ohr Torah through the AmazonSmile program. To set up your account, click here and follow the instructions. Once your account is set, Amazon will donate a small percentage of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Ohr Torah with no additional charge to you. To make purchases that benefit Ohr Torah go to https://smile.amazon.com and shop. If an item is already in your Shopping Cart or Wish List you can still go to AmazonSmile to complete your purchase and support our shul.
Upcoming Events
Shabbat Chinese Food Lunch
September 21 Join us for a Shabbat lunch with good friends, good fun, and delicious Chinese food from Glatt Fusion! Babysitting will be available. Registration will be closed after 9/18.
$18/adult; $10/child; $54/Family Maximum; $72 Sponsorship
Click here to register and pay online
Men's Club Insight Breakfast Series
Sunday, September 22 after Shacharit Glenn D. Goldberg, a Trial Attorney with over 50 years’ trial experience, specializes in the preparation for trial and trial of serious, complex, sensitive, and difficult cases, using his extensive experience and special expertise in the direct and cross examination at trial of expert witnesses. Join us for a hot breakfast as Glenn shares some fascinating stories from his many years in practice. This event is free of charge, and open to both men and women. For more info or to RSVP, contact Larry Freedman.
See Frozen on Broadway with Ohr Torah
Claim your group-rate tickets to see Elsa, Anna and Olaf on the big stage. The show is a 1pm matinee on Dec. 8 at the St. James Theatre on 246 W 44th St. in Manhattan. You must provide your own transportation. Tickets are extremely limited and first come, first served.
Click here to purchase tickets.
Shabbos Mevorchim Birthday/Anniversary Kiddush
October 26, 2019/27 Tishrei If you, a family member or a friend will be celebrating a birthday or anniversary in the coming month, you can contribute $36 per birthday or anniversary to co-sponsor a kiddush in their honor. Fill out this online form, or email the office or call the office (973-669-7320 extension 1). Sponsorships are due by Tuesday night (10/22) before Shabbos Mevorchim in order to be included in the newsletter.
(Please note that there is no Shabbos Mevorchim kiddush for Tishrei/Rosh Hashanah.)
Wed, September 18 2019
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