Or Haneshamah - Ottawa's Reconstructionist Community

About

Interested in exploring Judaism in an inclusive, caring and spiritually-minded community? Or Haneshamah (Light of the Soul) welcomes you!

Story

In our governance, we encourage members to share responsibilities and activities, based on egalitarian, democratic and participatory values. In our worship, Or Haneshamah, as a member of the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation, believes that Judaism is the product of the collective experience of the Jewish people. We creatively explore our religious, spiritual, and cultural practices in order to revitalize and revalue our Judaism. Liberal in outlook, yet respecting tradition, Reconstructionism is the newest of the four branches of organized Canadian Judaism.

We hope to see you at one of our bi-monthly Shabbat services on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, September through June.

Mission

Or Haneshamah is one of 100 congregations and havurot affiliated with the Reconstructionist movement.

Or Haneshamah (OrH) elects a Steering Committee to develop and administer ongoing programs, set policy and plan for the future needs. All important matters are brought to the entire membership for review and discussion. Steering Committee members are elected each year at the Annual General Meeting in June.