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Masorti Services
תפילות בזרם המסורטי 

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 slightly after 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 .
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Email: connections@ojc-online.org

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  • About
    • Welcome
    • History of the OJC
    • Jewish Life in Oxford
    • Contact
    • Membership
    • Room Reservations
    • Oxford Jewish Heritage
    • Privacy Policy
  • Religious Life
    • Religious Groups >
      • Children's Services
      • Egalitarian Friday Night
      • Masorti Services
      • Orthodox Services
      • Progressive Services
      • Rosh Hodesh Group
      • Sephardi Services
      • Women's Services
    • Shabbat, Festivals, and other Services >
      • 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
      • B'nai Mitzvah
      • Mikveh
      • Weddings
      • Bereavement
  • Community
    • Calendar & Events
    • Pastoral Care >
      • Bless
      • Helping Hands
    • Publications >
      • OJC News
      • Menorah Magazine
      • OJC Weekly Bulletin
    • OJC Shop
    • Social Action
    • Hospitality >
      • Kosher Meals at OJC
      • Simchas at OJC
    • Eco Synagogue
    • Kosher Deliveries to Oxford
  • Social /Cultural
    • Social Activities >
      • Mosaic: ​Engaging with our Jewish identity
      • Mosaic Café
      • Midweek Activities
      • Midweek Café
      • Friendship Club
      • Young Professionals
      • WIZO
      • OxfordShir
      • Council of Chirstians and Jews
      • Anti-Racism Group
    • Annual Events >
      • Friendship Interfaith Walk
      • Kaytana
      • Interfaith Sukkah
      • Mitzvah Day
  • Education
    • Young Children >
      • PlayShul
      • Young Family Events
      • Jewish Websites for Kids
    • Youth & Teens >
      • Cheder
      • Family Events
      • Youth Club
      • Jewish Websites for Teens
    • Adult Education >
      • Judaism 101
      • Beginner & Conversational Hebrew
      • Talmud Class
      • Judaism for Non-Jews
  • Students
    • Oxford JSoc
    • Jewish Chaplaincy
    • Kosher Meals at OJC
    • Brookes University Scholarship for Israeli Student
  • Visitors/לישראלים
    • Visitors >
      • Educational Visits
      • Oxford Jewish Tours
    • הקהילה באוקספורד
  • Donate