Rinat Asher Tzamarot

"Tzamarot" - Our Story On the edge of Israel's metropolitan area (AKA Gush Dan) and Judea & Samaria, with a unique geographical mixture of green and urban scenery, there is a small but inspiring settlement named Oranit, where veterans & new, young & old, religious & secular inhabitants, live in admirable harmony. We are a community of young families in the process of building our homes, families & community. Most of us are with toddlers, and despite the inherent challenge of praying with so many children around you, they fill our prayers with light and joy. Our congregation includes and welcomes young families commencing their married life as well as pensioners who love the youthful spirit of our community. Our Vision: A communal synagogue where everyone feels welcome For us, the synagogue is not merely a place of prayer but the foundation of our communal life and what it aspires to be. The connection to other people in the settlement is crucial for us. Our congregation regularly hosts Bar Mitzva ceremonies for local secular youth, being taught and trained by a community member to read their Torah portion. Another Zionistic value that is a significant part of our community is the joining of hearts. As a highly heterogeneous religious community, we believe everyone should feel comfortable in our community and synagogue. We are very proud that our community is a home for young & old, religious & secular, and new & veteran members. Children are a central pillar in our community's being and participate actively in our synagogue and activities. Every Shabbos, a different family organizes children's prayer, including the morning prayer & a story from the weekly portion. Every year, we celebrate children’s transition from kindergarten to school and grant the growing children a Sidur and a gift. Help us build a home for our community These days are crucial for the future of our community. After 8 years of countless efforts, the municipality council has dedicated a physical location for the synagogue. Every family participated in donating to the synagogue, and without this initial amount, this journey could not have started. However, we still need the necessary budget to fulfill our dream. Come and join us in turning our dream into reality! Donations to this project are tax deductible in Israel (Section 46), USA ((501(C)(3)), The UK and Canada.