“Courses, lectures and study groups.” That’s what Congregation Ohr Somayach offers. It attracts people to study the Jewish religion. We stand before a place of learning and community. This is Congregation Ohr Somayach. It serves Montreal’s large Jewish community.
Congregation Ohr Somayach is more than just a synagogue. It is a vibrant center for Jewish education. It provides full-time and part-time learning. These programs are designed for university-age students.
In 2001, the city regulated the Congregation Ohr Somayach’s occupation of this building. The address is 1905 Avenue Van Horne. This shows the congregation’s established presence. It also highlights its integration into the city.
The Congregation Gruen Ohr Somayach is the registered business name. It was registered in Quebec in 2002. But the incorporation happened earlier in 1997. Its legal form is a non-profit. The business operates as a school for religious studies. It employs between one and five people.
Ohr Somayach Montreal provides religious services. These services cater to individuals. They have minimal backgrounds in Judaism. The congregation also provides publications. They are available in English, French, and Hebrew. These publications explain all facets of the Jewish religion. They are for those with little or no training in Jewish heritage.
The congregation engages teachers and personnel. They carry out these objectives. They operate a synagogue. Ohr Somayach runs a Torah library. The organization receives gifts and donations. It organizes fundraising campaigns. These efforts support the corporation’s purposes.
Rabbi Mordechai Fishberg directs the outreach. He can be reached at the Avenue Van Horne address. Ohr Somayach has branches worldwide. Each branch is independent. They are legally, financially, and structurally separate.
Consider joining a lecture. Attend a study group. Explore the depths of Jewish heritage. Congregation Ohr Somayach welcomes you. Its doors are open to all seeking knowledge. It builds community through learning and faith. The impact of Congregation Ohr Somayach extends beyond its walls. It enriches the lives of individuals. It strengthens the fabric of the Montreal Jewish community.