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=Congregation Or Shalom           אור שולם =

Origins and early history
The first Conservative synagogue in London was incorporated in 1940 under the name United Jewish League. In 1944 the Conservative congregation joined with a previously Orthodox congregation and continued operating in south London under the latter’s name, B’nai Israel. In 1960 B’nai Israel moved north, building a new synagogue at Huron and Adelaide streets. In 1966 Congregation Or Shalom was formed upon the amalgamation of the B’nai Israel and B’nai Moses ben Judah congregations.

Or Shalom today
Or Shalom is a dynamic Conservative Jewish synagogue in London Ontario, affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. We offer a variety of religious, cultural, educational and social programs for members of all ages. Or Shalom is an egalitarian synagogue. Women as well as men are encouraged to grow in religious practice and observance of such mitzvot as Tallit, Tefillin and Tefilah. Women are equal constituents of the minyan, participate equally with respect to the Torah and its aliyot, and serve as Shlichat Tzibur. At Or Shalom we welcome the participation of all our members in whatever capacity they feel comfortable, including leading services, chanting a Haftarah, or receiving an aliyah. Or Shalom is family oriented. Our junior congregation is an active participant in our Shabbat services. Our youth programs are lively, entertaining and educational. Our adult education programs are informative and enlightening. Our round sanctuary with centre bimah is unique in its beauty and provides an intimate environment for prayer. Our facilities are wheelchair accessible, providing ease of access to our sanctuary, our social hall and washroom facilities. Our facilities are strictly kosher, with a meat/pareve kitchen in our main building and a dairy kitchen in the adjacent Anna Leff Youth Building.