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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

6757 Greene Street
Philadelphia, PA 19119

Mailing Address: 

P.O. Box 9917

Philadelphia, PA 19118


Steering Council Chairperson:
Elyse Joseph 610-793-0511

knejoseph@comcast.net

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, in the West Mt. Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. 

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. 

Welcome! We invite you to visit us and learn more about our community.

Hannukah at P'nai Or

Check our Upcoming Events for other exciting programs!

P'nai Or

Tu B'Shevat fruit and desert Seder, Jan 30

see upcoming events page for more info!