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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.

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.

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.  

Wine Sale

Even if you missed the tasting at Casino Night, you can still take advantage of the sale! Why schlep to Teaneck for wine when you can choose the best available here, pick it up locally, and benefit AABJ&D, Ohr Torah, Chabad of West Orange, Etz Chaim and the Iris Berman Early Childhood Center? It's a win-win all around. Buy your wine through us and cross it off your Pesach to-do list! 

Click here to see the amazing price list of over 350 wines and liquors. Our prices are extremely competitive and will benefit our community. If there is anything that you don't see and want, email Jaicky Tammam.

Orders must be in by March 24.

Shabbos Mevorchim Birthday/Anniversary Kiddush

March 30, 2019/23rd of Adar II  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 or call the office (973-669-7320 extension 1). Sponsorships are due by Tuesday night (March 26) before Shabbos Mevorchim to be included in the newsletter.

Purim at Ohr Torah

Wednesday, March 20 
7pm: Pre-Megillah event for children • 7:50pm: First Megillah reading • 9:30pmSecond Megillah reading
Thursday, March 21
10:30am: Third Megillah Reading

Ohr Torah will be hosting a family-friendly pre- and post-megillah event. At 7pm, there will be fun for kids 11 and under including a bounce house, face painting, a photoboothand sundae-making.  Immediately following the megillah reading, there will be a break-fast for families including food, games and photobooth.  Click here to sign up

Thursday, March 21, during the second Megillah reading  Your kids will be delighted and entertained with the performance of yo-yo performer and circus artist Justin Weber. Ideal for ages 3–10. Don't forget to dress them in their costumes! Suggested donation of $5 per child; pay at the door. The event will be from 10:15–11:15am. 

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Ice Skating Event

Sunday, May 19, noon to 1:45pm Join us for our second annual family skating event at Clary Anderson Arena in Montclair, hosted by the Youth Department, Sisterhood, and Men's Club of Ohr Torah. Skate rentals are included in the price; bring your own lunch. 

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