Or Shalom is San Francisco’s first and only Reconstructionist Community

We embrace Jewish tradition and values as we encourage questioning and experimentation. We honor spiritual growth through many paths: prayer, music, art, food, reading, studying, and working for social justice.

We invite you to find your Jewish home at Or Shalom!

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Or Shalom in The J!

Check out The J. Jewish News of Northern California's newspaper from September! Or Shalom congregants Corey Weinstein, Jeffrey Brandstetter, Margo Freidstadt, and Mary Ann Goldstein are on the cover blowing their shofars.

There's a great article inside about Rabbi Me'irah and the SJLA. Thanks to photographer Aaron Levy-Wolins for his beautiful photos!

Read the article in The J.