Congregation Ohr Torah
The Mishpacha Shul
Founded in 1963 as North Woodmere's
First Orthodox Ashkenazic Shul
Congregation Ohr Torah
The Mishpacha Shul
Founded in 1963 as North Woodmere's
First Orthodox Ashkenazic Shul
Congregation Ohr Torah- North Woodmere Jewish Center
founded april 8, 1963
Thank you to our Founders: the Jaffes, the Newmans, the Shales, Bernie Schwartz, the Natters, Belle Ross and all the others who wanted an Orthodox Ashkenazic Shul in their new neighborhood, so they BUILT one with blood, sweat, and tears.
Our History
Our History
Our History
Ohr Torah was founded by residents of the newly constructed North Woodmere. Many of our Founders are Holocaust survivors. Click here to see more, including a video of our Founders telling how they built Ohr Torah.
Our Mission
Our History
Our History
With both Ashkenazic and Sephardic services lead by Rabbis of both traditions, as well as a large and beautiful catering facility, Congregation Ohr Torah is the center of Jewish life in North Woodmere.
Weekly Seder
Parent Child Learning
Parent Child Learning
Join Rabbi Dachs every Tuesday night, 8:45 pm-9:30 pm
Interactive Torah learning and discussion
Snacks provided!
Or join us on Zoom
Parent Child Learning
Parent Child Learning
Parent Child Learning
Our very popular
Parent Child Learning
sessions are open to all
motzei Shabbos in the winter.
Check our schedule for times.