P'nai Or is a unique congregation which grew in response to our search for innovative approaches to Jewish prayer, learning and celebration.  Philadelphia P'nai Or was founded in the early 80's by Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi along with students and colleagues who envisioned a new form of intentional Jewish community.  Here Jewish teachers and learners would co-create contemporary forms of Jewish statement in a dynamic relationship to Torah, Hasidic prayer and teaching, the Jewish mystical tradition, meditation and current approaches in psychology and personal growth.

P'nai Or -- Philadelphia

P'nai Or Philadelphia is a welcoming and diverse Jewish Renewal community. We come together for prayer, study, and celebration, building a vibrant spiritual community to effect personal and global transformation.

We meet on Jewish holidays and every Shabbos (Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) in our light and spacious davennen' room in the Summit Presbyterian Church Annex, 6757 Greene Street, West Mount Airy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Our davvenen' (prayer style) is upbeat, celebrational and participatory, blending Hebrew and English song and chant with opportunities for reflection and sharing.   Throughout the year, we sponsor classes, get-togethers, and holiday celebrations.

An hour of lively, participatory Torah study preceeds our Shabbos Morning davvenen at 9:15AM.

Shabbos Morning services are followed by a vegetarian/dairy potluck lunch. Everyone is welcome!  

Childcare during services also includes special programming for children.  Our Children's Program offers music, dance, Hebrew and other special events.

A monthly "Philly Ruach" Kabbalat Shabbat gathering brings members, friends and all our children together to sing in Shabbos on Friday evening and join in a festive Shabbos potluck dinner.

Check our Upcoming Events for exciting programs!

Pnai Or Philadelphia presents Nava Tehila, Tuesday June 23
Visit our events page for more details!

P'nai Or Philadelphia

Steering Council Chairperson, Elyse Joseph 610-793-0511
6757 Greene Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19119
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9917

Philadelphia, PA 19118