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Congregation Or Atid is a vibrant, innovative MetroWest Boston synagogue.

Members turn to Or Atid for friendship, holiday and lifecycle celebrations, and learning.

 

Connect to Shabbat

Shabbat services are held in-person and online.  Click here for schedule times and additional information.

Learn About Our Community Hebrew School

Registration is open for the Jewish Learning Collaborative of Metrowest! 

We welcome all Jewish learners, regardless of denomination or affiliation, to join our Pre-K to grade 7 Hebrew School. “We are proud to be a pluralistic school that welcomes any child (and family) that is curious about and wants to explore their Judaism,” shares Orna Sonnenschein, the school’s director and longtime Jewish educator. Families do not need to belong to a synagogue to be part of our Hebrew School family! CLICK HERE to learn more.

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Rabbi David Finkelstein's Office Hours

Wednesdays 12:30-2:00pm (Onsite and on Zoom)

Rabbi David's Office Hours are on Wednesdays, excepting vacation days and holy days. During these hours, Rabbi David will be at Or Atid with his door open, available for unannounced visits in-person and on Zoom (email for a zoom link). Those who wish to connect with the Rabbi at a different time are invited to set up an appointment via email or phone call/text (781.786.8679).

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Upcoming Events

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  • Saturday ,
    NovNovember  1 , 2025
    Young Family Shabbat
    Shabbat, Nov 1st 11:15a to 12:00p
    Join us for an interactive Shabbat service full of singing, movement, and storytelling for families with children ages infant-10. This service will be led by Jewish educator Aki. After the service, everyone is invited to stay for a community kiddush. RSVP to: youngfamilies@congregationoratid.org

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  • Sunday ,
    NovNovember  2 , 2025
    Explore Mussar with Rabbi David
    Sunday, Nov 2nd 10:00a to 11:30a
    It’s old—time-tested and rooted in Jewish traditions. It’s new—increasingly popular and exceedingly relevant during these challenging times. Come learn about and experience Mussar with Rabbi David as he introduces the history and practice of Mussar, a Torah-based literature of ethical self-improvement—pursuing wholeness and holiness, and becoming a mensch. In the first session, we’ll learn the history and terms of Mussar, with an emphasis on middot—personal inner traits, like patience and trust, which are the indispensable tools of Mussar work. In the second session, we will experience a model Mussar group meeting, which supports personal and psychological growth and spiritual and ethical development. See the Oracle for the registration link.

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  • Sunday ,
    NovNovember  9 , 2025
    Explore Mussar with Rabbi David
    Sunday, Nov 9th 10:00a to 11:30a
    It’s old—time-tested and rooted in Jewish traditions. It’s new—increasingly popular and exceedingly relevant during these challenging times. Come learn about and experience Mussar with Rabbi David as he introduces the history and practice of Mussar, a Torah-based literature of ethical self-improvement—pursuing wholeness and holiness, and becoming a mensch. In the first session, we’ll learn the history and terms of Mussar, with an emphasis on middot—personal inner traits, like patience and trust, which are the indispensable tools of Mussar work. In the second session, we will experience a model Mussar group meeting, which supports personal and psychological growth and spiritual and ethical development. See the Oracle for the registration link.

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  • Monday ,
    NovNovember  10 , 2025
    Midas Man at West Newton Cinema
    Monday, Nov 10th 6:30p to 8:30p
    Join COA and BTM to watch Midas Man, presented by Boston Jewish Film. On a cold night in 1961, a young record store owner walked into Liverpool’s Cavern Club and discovered the greatest pop act the music world would ever see. So begins the story of Brian Epstein, the man who discovered The Beatles. We have purchased a block of discounted tickets at $14 each. To pay for your ticket, select "More Info."
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  • Sunday ,
    NovNovember  16 , 2025
    Sigd-themed Playgroup
    Sunday, Nov 16th 10:00a to 11:00a
    Join us for our first free playgroup of the school year! Socialize with local parents while the kids hear a story, sing songs with Rabbi David, and engage in an age-appropriate, sensory activity. Learn about Sigd—the holiday unique to the Beta Israel (Ethiopian Jewish) community! Geared towards babies to 1st graders. Ethiopian food and bagels will be served. RSVP: youngfamilies@congregationoratid.org

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  • Tuesday ,
    NovNovember  18 , 2025
    Dinner Out with the Sisterhoods
    Tuesday, Nov 18th 6:00p to 8:00p
    Please join the Sisterhoods of COA & BTM for a fun Dinner Out at The Villa Restaurant in Wayland! Come socialize and enjoy delicious pizza and salads. The dinner cost is $15 per person with an additional charge for alcoholic beverages. Payment will be taken at the dinner. See the Oracle to RSVP.

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  • Monday ,
    DecDecember  15 , 2025
    Or Atid Women’s Book Group Discussion: How to Read a Book
    Monday, Dec 15th 7:30p
    Join us online for a discussion of How to Read a Book by Monica Wood. From the award-winning author of The One-in-a-Million Boy comes a heartfelt, uplifting novel about a chance encounter at a bookstore, exploring redemption, unlikely friendships, and the life-changing power of sharing stories.

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Calendar

Upcoming events this week of October
Thu 30
6:45pm
Torah Study
Torah Study with Rabbi David. (See Oracle for Zoom link)
Fri 31
5:22pm
Candle Lighting
Sat 1
Parshat Lech Lecha
9:30am
Shabbat Morning Services in Person and on Zoom
11:15am
Young Family Shabbat
Join us for an interactive Shabbat service full of singing, movement, and storytelling for families with children ages infant-10. This service will be led by Jewish educator Aki. After the service, everyone is invited to stay for a community kiddush. RSVP to: youngfamilies@congregationoratid.org
6:21pm
Havdalah
Sun 2
10:00am
Explore Mussar with Rabbi David
Mon 3
Tue 4
Wed 5
12:30pm
Rabbi David's Office Hours



Thu, October 30 2025 8 Cheshvan 5786