Or Chadash was founded in April 1995 as a Shabbat minyan at Central Synagogue. Our intention was to create opportunities for meaningful participation and involvement in an Orthodox synagogue - particularly for young families and singles.

Or Chadash has grown to become a community-oriented, nusach Ashkenaz shul with an emphasis on personal growth and learning for those at all levels within the community - from the smallest children to the wisest men and women, and from the least to the most observant.

We now offer tuneful and participatory services on Friday nights, Shabbat mornings and every holiday, as well as special activities throughout the year including shiur/lecture series and social events. Whenever possible, we provide specially designed, age-appropriate children's activities alongside our adults' activities, so that the whole family can feel part of our community.

Or Chadash operates under the rabbinic guidance of Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence of the Great Synagogue and Rabbi David Freedman of Kehillat Masada.