Adult Education & Groups

Learning, Connection, and Community at Or Shalom

Or Shalom Jewish Community offers a diversity of online and in-person classes and discussion groups, exploring Jewish texts and traditions, contemporary issues, and more through writing, discussion, prayer, and study. Email the office at office@orshalomsf.org with any questions about getting involved!

Jewish Learning

School of Jewish Living-Arts (SJLA)
Hands-on, creative Jewish learning for adults and youth. Open to members and non-members, SJLA offers rotating classes focused on Jewish art, culture, and practice.

Zoominyan Torah Study 
Every Thursday at 10:00 am on Zoom (pw: THURSDAY). Weekly Torah study and prayer in an open, warm online community. All levels of experience welcome. Includes the Healing prayer and Mourner's Kaddish.

Nosh & Learn 
A joint project of the Southside Jewish Collaborative. Gather on the 3rd Thursday of each month for a light meal, learning, and volunteer activity. Open to those with flexible weekday schedules.

The Rosenzweig-Apelbaum Annual Ethics Lecture 
Each year, the Rosenzweig-Apelbaum Annual Ethics Lecture invites the Or Shalom community to explore ethical and moral questions through a Jewish lens. We welcome a distinguished speaker whose work reflects our shared commitment to justice, responsibility, and spiritual depth. The series creates space for thoughtful inquiry and conversation grounded in Jewish values.

Affinity & Connection Groups

Considering God Salon 
For over 12 years, member-led discussions have explored diverse perspectives on God, spirituality, prayer, death, the soul, and more.

Kvetch & Kvell
Bring your handwork and join us on Zoom for a low-key hour of crafting and conversation. Share frustrations, joys, and stories in a warm and welcoming group. Every 2nd & 4th Monday at 4:00 pm on Zoom (pw: KVETCH).

Havurot

Or Shalom has several havurot, or small groups of congregation members who share similar interests and meet regularly to create bonds and enrich their lives. From bonding over shared demographics to shared interests, there's a community for you at Or Shalom. Havurot are by members and exclusively for members. Some of the groups we have are:

And much more! Click here to get in contact and join your fellow Or Shalomers!