Or Shalom Jewish Community

Or Shalom Jewish Community is San Francisco’s first and only Reconstructionist congregation. 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!

Tisha B'Av - Displacement and Genocide

Saturday, July 21, 8:00pm

The 9th of the month of Av (Tisha B'Av) is a fast day which marks the gateway into the High Holy Day season as we recall the destruction of the Temple with mournful melodies and the devastating text of the Book of Lamentations.  Join us as we break open our hearts with music, poetry and silence, coming together to face what is broken, and beginning the process of transformation which is both the call of the season and the need of our time.