Services

Services
Our congregation welcomes members with any religious background to join in with the different streams of prayer service that are offered at the OJC. We hold services that are Orthodox, Masorti and Progressive. Students are considered to be honorary members of the synagogue. Visitors are always welcome but should call or email in advance, if possible, so that we can know to expect you.

Weekday Services
We have a daily minyan meeting for the Morning Service at 7.30 a.m. on weekdays and 9.00 a.m. on Sundays - followed by breakfast. Visitors are always welcome.
For further information on service times or general enquiries please telephone (01865) 514356, or email morningminyan@ojc-online.org

Friday Evenings
There is always an Orthodox service and occasionally a Masorti service in addition.
During 5771 - 2010/2011:
In the summer services are at 7.30 p.m.
From Sukkot until the end of October 2010 - 7.00 p.m.
From November to the end of March during University term time - 6.30 p.m.
During the winter University vacation - 7.00 p.m.
From Pesach until Rosh Hashanah 5772 - 7.30 p.m..

Saturday Mornings
Orthodox services are held weekly and start at 9.45 a.m.
Progressive services are usually held on the 2nd Shabbat of the month at 11.00 a.m.
Masorti services are usually held on the last Shabbat of the month at 9.45 a.m.
Children's and family Shabbat events are normally held on the 1st Shabbat of the month.
(For more information about children's services, please contact childrenservices@ojc-online.org.)
Other services - including Women Only Services, additional Children's Services for the High Holidays and festivals - are organised from time to time during the year.

Festivals and High Holidays
All the major festivals are celebrated at the synagogue. There is usually a single Orthodox service for all major festivals at which everyone is welcome, but for some of the High Holiday services separate Progressive services and children's services are organised. Details for High Holidays will be on the website by late July and for other festivals are available in the synagogue a few weeks before the festival and enquiries will be answered on the synagogue office phone (01865) 514356 or by emailing enquiries@ojc-online.org.

Life cycle celebrations
Britot, Bar and Bat mitzvot, weddings and funerals ( bereavement@ojc-online.org ) can be organised via the synagogue according to the different traditions. For further details contact the synagogue office (01865) 514356 or email enquiries@ojc-online.org .