At a time when so many of us crave a sense of hope, Or Shalom is a testament to the power of building more goodness through Jewish practice and community. We are a progressive community where people from all backgrounds are welcome. You don't need to be Jewish to be part of our community. 
Our membership includes atheists, agnostics, interfaith families, Jews by choice, LGBTQ+ individuals, people of all races, people from Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox traditions, Ashkenazi, Sephardi, and Mizrahi Jews, and non-practicing Jews. Everyone is equally important in our community.
While we celebrate the diversity of our community throughout the year, we also take deliberate opportunities to highlight specific issues and peoples both during services and in learning opportunities.
Along with other Reconstructionist communities, we recognize that we have much more work to do, and are committed to pursuing ways to expand access to Jewish life and community.
Our work to heal the world has brought comfort and support to countless community members and friends, both the familiar and the stranger. Or Shalom Jewish Community continues to thrive as the sole source for Reconstructionist observance in the greater San Francisco area.
Within our logo, take note of the orange flame created by the curves of a dove’s wings. The dove symbolizes our community's mission for peace and it is positioned to open up each inner corner of the Star of David to represent our openness and refusal to be constrained by religious or cultural edict.
