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Mission Statement

Congregation Or Atid is a warm and friendly, egalitarian Conservative synagogue devoted to enriching our members’ lives.  We enable each member to achieve his or her own Jewish identity through innovative and traditional worship experiences, lifelong learning, fulfillment of Mitzvot and community involvement.  As a vibrant, multigenerational congregation, our mission is to serve and support each member in a caring, respectful and collaborative manner.

About Our Congregation

In 1986, a small group of families had the vision to start a new Conservative synagogue in Richmond.  Through their dedicated efforts, our egalitarian, participatory Congregation was created and continues to thrive.
The hallmark of our Congregation is our sense of community. 
  • Children are involved in all aspects of synagogue life 
  • Interfaith families, and those of all lifestyles, are welcomed and included. 
  • Congregants of all ages enjoy spending time together praying, learning, relaxing, socializing, and contributing to the greater community. 

Congregation Or Atid fosters Jewish identity, values, and spirituality, and promotes the observance of Jewish traditions within a comfortable and caring environment.

Pray, Play, and Celebrate Together

Our diverse Congregation enjoys spending time together praying, learning, relaxing, socializing, and contributing to the greater community.  In addition to Friday night, Saturday morning Shabbat, and holiday services, we offer a variety of activities that are educational, fun, spiritual, and informal such as:

  • Shabbarbeques - our popular summer Friday night dinner and casual service
  • Shabbat Under the Stars - beautiful outdoor services conducted in a related, inspirational format
  • *Holiday Celebrations*

Our Beautiful Facility

Our name in Hebrew means “light of the future.”  The interplay between natural light and spirituality was the inspiration for nationally renowned architect, Jay Brown of Levin-Brown, as he designed our new facility in 2011.  Anchored by our handcrafted Ark with its distinctive lead glass doors, our sanctuary opens to an airy patio via a unique folding glass wall. These features help create an inspiring spiritual home.
 
Our state of the art, WiFi-enabled modern facility houses our contemporary sanctuary, administrative offices, a full meat and dairy kitchen, and our innovative Helen and Sam Kornblau Religious School complete with an outdoor playground.
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