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Welcome to Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom, founded in Reading, Pennsylvania on May 1, 1864
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We welcome and encourage congregants to get involved in all aspects of the synagogue
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Our temple is a welcoming Reform congregation, enabling all to establish a personal connection based on spirituality, Jewish education, and a sense of community
  1. 14 Oct

    RCOS Office Closed

    ALL DAY EVENT
  2. 17 Oct

    Shabbat Service

    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Next dates: 21 Nov | 19 Dec | 16 Jan |
  3. 18 Oct

    Gabrielle Nechama Gurwitz Bat Mitzvah

    10:00 am - 11:00 am

Jewish Cultural and Food Festival

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Join us for the 25th Annual Jewish Cultural and Food Festival! The popular event will be held Sunday, Nov. 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the synagogue, located at 555 Warwick Drive in Wyomissing, just a block away from Starbucks and the Wal-Mart/Redner’s shopping center on State Hill Road.

Apple cake, brisket, pastrami, corned beef, hot dogs and more. New options include chopped liver, health salad, homemade coleslaw, rye bread and chocolate chip cookies.

Cantor Stuart Binder will perform music in the Jewish tradition. There will be a wide assortment of raffle baskets.

There’s much more to the festival than food. The event gives the community a chance to learn about Judaism and its vibrant culture. Tour the sanctuary with Rabbi Brian Michelson and hear the blowing of the Shofar. Our cultural room invites guests of all ages to take part in hands-on games activities to help explain traditions.

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Monthly Learner’s Service

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Reminder to join us for our monthly “Learners’ Service” on September 27, at 10:00am in the RCOS Chapel. Hope to see you there!

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First Time Visitors

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We welcome visitors, and invite you to participate with us in our religious services. We hope this introduction will provide you with the information you need to understand, feel comfortable, and get the most from your visit.

Special Note for Students, Classes or Groups:

Please call the office to let us know which service you would like to attend. If possible, we’ll arrange for someone to talk with the group after the services, to provide additional information about the Sanctuary and Judaism, and to answer questions.

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Jewish Date

Yom Shlishi, 22 Tishri 5786

Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom

555 Warwick Drive
Wyomissing PA 19610
610.375.6034

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