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Masorti Services
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​Egalitarian Services
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On the last Shabbat morning of every month, a Masorti service is held at the OJC. Masorti means "traditional"; and our services are conducted using the traditional Hebrew liturgy in the Singer siddur. In a relaxed atmosphere, we hold egalitarian services, with men and women sitting together and participating equally in all parts of the service, an approach which is permitted within the Masorti interpretation of Halacha.
The service begins with the Orthodox service and ends so that we join the rest of the congregation for a communal Kiddush, thereby following the all-important Oxford minhag of one cohesive congregation. Those who want to listen are welcomed equally with those who are able to take an active part in the service- at any level, such as leading a portion of the service, leyning or reciting the Prayer for the Royal Family in English. We also encourage the participation of the children, for example in leading the singing of Adon Olam and in dressing the Torah.
We do not hold separate Masorti High Holyday services but join the Orthodox or Progressive congregations on these special days of worship. We are happy to help in arranging family celebrations, for example baby blessings, bar and bat mitzvah and if you would like any further information about Masorti, please do not hesitate to contact   masorti@ojc-online.org .


There are student-led Egalitarian Kabbalat Shabbat Friday night services during the University term. An informal chilled Friday night service open to anyone who is interested, with lots of singing, lots of lovely people, some stress-free Shabbat joy to start the weekend! The service is an Egalitarian mixture of traditions (Progressive, Masorti, ...) and tunes. The service starts in parallel with the Orthodox service (varying according to the time of the year) and finishes in time to join the JSoc Friday night dinner. If you wish to eat dinner with the students please book in advance through www.oxfordjsoc.co.uk/jsoc or by contacting givemefood@oxfordjsoc.co.uk.
Please contact connections@ojc-online.org for exact times and further details. 

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  • About
    • Welcome
    • History of the OJC
    • Jewish Life in Oxford
    • Contact
    • Membership
    • Privacy Policy
  • Religious Life
    • Religious Services >
      • Orthodox Ashkenazi Services
      • Orthodox Sephardi Services
      • Progressive Services
      • Masorti and Egalitarian Services
      • Women's Services
      • Children's Services
    • Shabbat, Festivals, and other Services >
      • Orthodox Morning Minyanim
      • Shabbat
      • Festivals and High Holy Days >
        • Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
        • Sukkot
        • Simchat Torah
        • Purim
        • Pesach
        • Shavuot
        • Tisha B'av
    • Rites of Passage >
      • Brit Milah
      • Bar/Bat Mitzvah
      • Mikveh
      • Weddings
      • Bereavement
  • OJC Community
    • Calendar & Events
    • Pastoral Care >
      • Bless
      • Helping Hands
    • Publications >
      • OJC News
      • Menorah Magazine
      • OJC Weekly Bulletin
    • OJC Shop
    • Social Action
    • Eco Synagogue
    • Social Activities >
      • Mosaic: ​Engaging with our Jewish identity
      • Mosaic Café
      • Midweek Activities
      • Midweek Café
    • Annual Events >
      • Friendship Interfaith Walk
      • Kaytana
      • Mitzvah Day
    • Kosher Meals at the Oxford Jewish Centre
  • Education
    • Young Children >
      • PlayShul
      • Young Family Events
    • Kaytana
    • Youth & Teens >
      • Cheder
      • Family Events
      • Youth Club
    • Adult Education >
      • Beginner & Conversational Hebrew
      • Conversion Class
      • Judaism 101
      • Judaism for Non-Jews
      • Rambam Mishneh Torah group
      • Talmud Class
  • Visitors/לישראלים
    • Visitors
    • Educational Visits
    • Oxford Jewish Tours
    • הקהילה באוקספורד
  • Oxford Jewish Centre
    • Room Reservations
    • Kosher Meals at the Oxford Jewish Centre
    • Kosher Deliveries to Oxford
    • Simchas at the Oxford Jewish Centre
    • Students
    • Oxford JSoc
    • Jewish Chaplaincy
  • Donate
  • Wider Community
    • Brookes University Scholarship for Israeli Student
    • Council of Chirstians and Jews
    • Oxford Jewish Heritage
    • OxfordShir
    • WIZO
    • Young Professionals