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


Reb Marcia Chai Celebration October 28-29

Help us honor Rabbi Marcia Prager's 18 years of service to the P'nai Or Philadelphia community
THERE ARE CHOICES FOR EVERYONE

Come davven', dine, dance, study, sing
Enjoy a Skype visit from Reb Zalman

Many events are open and free to the community

New Option! 
CELEBRATION  and evening festivities including dessert, dancing and listening to music by some of Philadelphia's best musicians

$36

Special Skype visit from Reb Zalman!!
Joining us for the
entire Shabbaton is only $180

2 Dinners, Full Shabbat of Davennen, Saturday evening celebration with Divine Desserts
It is a great way to show your appreciation for Reb Marcia.

If you're unable to join us for the entire Shabbaton, catered events include:
Friday night davven, dinner  and music jam 7:30 p.m. $70
Saturday dinner and celebration 
7:30 p.m. $110


Come and honor our amazing Rabbi!!
  RSVP TODAY to
RebMarciaChai@gmail.com

and mail checks to
Gloria Hoffman
7034 Greene Street Philadelphia, PA 19119



You can also share your memories, blessings, and tributes by sending your stories, poems, blessings and music to
RebMarciaChai@gmail.com
Deadline is November 15

These are posted at http://RebMarciaChai.blogspot.com
and will be made into a book





SEE THE WAYS YOU CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE SHABBATON  (* denotes free and open to the community)

Friday night

*6:30 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat led by Rabbi Shawn Zevit
7:30 Enjoy a catered dinner with Reb Marcia and friends followed by musical jam with the P'nai Orchestra

Shabbat morning
*9:00-9:40 a.m.   Torah Study 
*10:00-1:00  Davvenen led by Reb. Marcia and Chazzan Jack Kessler and the P'nai Or Community

And there's more!
*1:30 Pot luck lunch-coordinated by P'nai Or
email sailpete@hotmail.com about what you will bring
*3:00-4:30 Awesome afternoon teachings
*4:45 Minchah led by Rabbi Richard Simon
*5:45 Seudat Sh'lishit(festive third meal with light snacks)
*6:40 Musical Maariv and Havdalah led by Yofiyah, Rabbi Sigal Brier and Rabbi Rayzel Raphael

And there's still more!!!
7:30 Saturday night catered intimate dinner (including dessert) with Reb Marcia and friends
8:30 CELEBRATION  and evening festivities including dessert, dancing and listening to music by some of Philadelphia's best musicians

Special Skype visit from Reb Zalman!!