We come together for prayer, study, and celebration, building a vibrant spiritual community to effect personal and global transformation in our home at Summit Presbyterian Church 6757 Greene Street in West Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, PA
We meet in our light and spacious room on Jewish holidays and every Shabbos (Saturdays 10:30 am-1:00 p.m.).
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.
Torah study from 9:15-10:15 am is an hour of lively, participatory discussion
Shabbos Morning services 10:30-1:00 are followed by a vegetarian/dairy potluck lunch. Everyone is welcome!
Our Children's Program offers music, dance, Hebrew and other special events.
Our Beit Midrash program offers opportunities for adults to learn skills, study texts, and deepen our understanding of the divine.
See Upcoming Events for calendar of exciting programs! View Our P'nai Or Sukkah Building Slideshow View our
Laugh 'til you plotz Queen Esther's P'nai Or Purim Costume Party
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| Tu B'Shevat the Jewish New Year of the Trees Shabbos February 4 a fruit and desert Seder after our Shabbos morning service and lunch. Although it is still wintery here in the north, the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat (Feb 8th this year!) is when sap begins to flow in the trees of Eretz Yisrael, the Land of Israel.
The almond tree is the first to bloom, and soon the land is covered with the blossoms of Spring!
The celebration of Tu B'Shevat is both spiritual and practical. Trees and their different kinds of fruit become a metaphor for human beings and our different kinds of spiritual challenges.
Tu B'Shevat is also a time for re-connecting with Judaism's ecological wisdom as we rededicate ourselves to taking care of the earth and all its plants and creatures.
BRING: Fruits of all kinds : and yummy deserts especially ones featuring fruits
What to bring Fruits of these kinds:
Group 1. Fruits and nuts with hard outer shells and soft inside: such as all kinds of nuts, coconuts, pomegranates, oranges, pineapple, banana, kiwi, grapefruits.
Group 2. Fruits with hard pits inside: such as: olives, cherries, apricots, apples, peaches, dates, plums, loquats...
Group 3. Fruits that are edible throughout; such as strawberry, grapes, figs, raspberries, blueberries, some pears, carob, quince...
Group 4: Special heavenly finger-friendly deserts. Your definition of ecstasy
Please bring assorted fruits and nuts from each category sliced and ready to eat, in separate bowls with category number clearly marked. You may also bring a bottle of white grape juice and one of regular purple grape juice. White or red kosher wine is fine too.
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