Welcome rabbi BBQ – Get to know our new (or returning) summer rabbi or cantor! Join us at the synagogue for a meet and greet, and enjoy salmon burgers, Hebrew National hot dogs, and sides and desserts contributed by community members while you mingle with old and new friends at this potluck party.
Jews in Canoes followed by potluck – Every year, members and friends gather on the Chena River for a day of fun and community. Bring your own canoe and life vest, or let the organizers know and we will try to coordinate equipment for you. The simple day float starts at Graehl Landing and ends at Pioneer Park or Chena River Wayside, where we enjoy a potluck meal.
High holiday services – A visiting rabbi puts together a full schedule of services, classes, and related events for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Our community gathers for tashlich at Pike’s Landing. We also have a Yom Kippur break-fast potluck at a gathering spot in town.
Passover seder – Join a second-night seder, organized by the community. If you don’t have a seder to attend on the first night, contact the office and we will find you one to join!
Join us Sunday, April 13th at Pike’s from 5:30pm to 9:pm for our Annual Community Seder. Tickets on sale until April 8th at 11:59pm. Buy your tickets here
Miracle of Lights fundraiser – Each year at Chanuka we gather to celebrate as a community. We serve latkes made by community volunteers, as well as a full buffet-style meal. We retell the story of Chanuka, light the candles, and say the blessings. Members often invite guests to this event, which is open to the public.
Purim, Sukkot, Simchat Torah – The Or Hatzafon community celebrates major holidays at the synagogue, often in conjunction with the Sunday school students. Recent celebrations included a Lag b’Omer barbecue, a community reading of a silly Purim play, songs, dancing, and a display of our Torah for Simchat Torah, and building a Sukkah in which we might eat, shake the lulav and etrog, and maybe even sleep if weather permits. Celebrating Sukkot in a sukkah is always an experience in Fairbanks, since it’s usually well below freezing by that time!
Camp Ki Tov – Our week-long summer day camp for kids includes tefilah and Jewish learning, as well as sports activities and crafts. It runs 9 am – 4 pm, usually in early July.
Film festival – Farthest North Jewish Film Festival is an annual event that occurs every February to celebrate and appreciate Jewish films.
1744 Aurora Drive, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(PO Box 74863, Fairbanks, AK 99707)
(907) 687-1792|congregationorhatzafon@gmail.com
