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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 Chairpersons:

Richard Heiberger

Tammy Forstater

chair@pnaior-phila.org
P'nai Or Philadelphia is a welcoming and diverse Jewish Renewal community. We invite you to learn more about our community.
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 Hannukah at P'nai Or Slideshow!

Hannukah at P'nai Or


When the month of Adar arrives, happiness increases!"
  View our 
Laugh 'til you plotz 
Queen Esther's 
P'nai Or Purim Costume Party
  
slide show

P'nai Or PURIM! Slideshow



Join our weekly 10:30 am 

Shabbos Morning davvenen'

great music, friends, deep prayer, high spirits, and veggie/dairy potluck lunch every week!


Torah study: 9:15 led by Rabbi Arthur Waskow and Maggid Melvin Metelits.

WOW! 

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Shavuot Night of Study:  

Harvesting Revelation

 

a partnership  of 

Mishkan Shalom, 

Or Hadash, P’nai Or & RRC

 

Tuesday, May 14

at Germantown Jewish Centre

400 W. Ellet St.    

Philadelphia, PA 19119 

215.844.1507 

www.germantownjewishcentre.org 



6:30-7:30 PM 

 

Family-- 

-Friendly Activities (adults welcome too!) 

 

Israel Garden & Henna - drop in for all or part of the time 


7:30-8:15 PM  

Chanting & Ma’ariv (Evening) Service 

or 

Family Service & Activities 


8:45-- -10:00 PM 


Keynote panel & discussion:  

Reaping the Fruits of Sinai  

 

Featuring representatives from all sponsoring organizations 


10:15 PM -- - 6 AM 

Late Night -- 

- Early Morning Study, Movement & Prayer  

 

Join us for all or part of the time  


There are opportunities for socializing and noshing throughout  

the evening and overnight into the morning  

 

 

If you are participating beyond 10  PM, please bring 

dairy or pareve  snacks to share