CommunityWhat is a community?
In Hebrew a synagogue is called a Bet Tefillah, a Bet Knesset and a Bet Midrash.
The Oxford Jewish community includes all these three elements also: we hold services as a Bet Tefillah, a house of prayer; we hold social events as a Bet Knesset , a house of meeting; and we come together to study as a Bet Midrash, a house of study.
At the OJC we come together, whatever our age and whatever our religious bent, for a very wide range of social and leisure pursuits. There are social and cultural events for adults; youth activities; a playshul for the very young; parents and family events; afternoon socials for the older members, a choir and much more; as well as action groups involved in general Jewish issues; local issues; community action and charity. On a voluntary basis members pursue together common goals, concerns and interests.