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At Or Zarua, Rabbi Shelly Barnathan takes much time to learn the background, interests, and spiritual goals of each member. Caring, safe relationships are at the heart of our community.
Or Zarua is a collaborative, co-constructed community. Our community reflects the Mitzvah of offering from the authenticity of our hearts, sharing our talents, skills, and passions. As we shine our own light, we lift the light in others.
The Or Zarua community has been created to provide for authentic, personal Jewish growth, allowing each of us to find our Emet/truth, and to become our fullest selves.
At Or Zarua, we work with our interfaith partners to create a world of equity, equality and justice.
The Or Zarua community elevates the values of:
Chesed and Menschlichkeit – lovingkindness in speech and action
Gemilut Chasadim – supporting each other in times of joy and need
Tikkun Olam – repairing the world, social justice
B'tzelem Elohim - all humans are created in the image of G-d
Tzedakah – acts of righteousness
Torah – learning of all kinds
Tefilah – prayer in ways that make deep and relevant meaning for us