Congregation Or Ami 

Shabbat is the most special day of the week, which is abundantly evident at Congregation Or Ami. The Shabbat experience is the central time where members gather for prayer, learning, and to deepen their relationships with one another. Or Ami celebrates Shabbat in a manner that respects diversity of practice, while encouraging congregants to grow in their observance and in their appreciation of the significance of traditional Shabbat customs. The myriad of Shabbat experiences at Or Ami encourage much spirited and enthusiastic participation.

The warm and supportive setting in which Or Ami celebrates Shabbat has made it a highlight of people's weekly lives, providing purpose and meaning as it has done for countless generations of Jews. We invite you to come and experience Shabbat at Congregation Or Ami. For more information about our Shabbat activities, please call the synagogue office at 713-334-4300.

 We value and welcome your participation !

If you wish to read Haftarah,  Torah or lead services, please call the synagogue office. 

 Sponsor a Kiddush Luncheon in memory of a loved one, honor a birthday, anniversary or special occasion !

Call Terry Schlanger at (281) 507-0939 or email:

terr18@comcast.net

Erev Shabbat

Erev Shabbat services at Or Ami begin every Friday evening at 6:45 p.m. 

Services may begin at 8:00 p.m on weekends when a B'nai Mitzvah occurs.

Please call the synagogue office or check the Kol Ami to verify the time for Friday night services.

Shabbat Morning

Services begin every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Shabbat morning embodies the essence of congregational participation as members join the Rabbi in leading services, chanting the Torah portion, and presenting the D'var Torah (sermon). Experience the Simchat Shabbat Learning Minyan, an intergenerational Shabbat prayer experience. Emphasis is on the learning of prayer concepts, customs and ceremonies, holiday themes, and midrash.