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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.
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Weekly Torah Discussion
Every Shabbat morning at 9:15 AM a lively Torah study and discussion take place in the P'nai Or Davenning Space. Led by Rabbi Arthur Waskow, Maggid Melvin Metelits, and a rich variety of other P'nai Or members. Come delve more deeply in each week's parsha with other G!dwrestlers.
Weekly Torah Class
Our beloved Maggid Melvin Metelits hosts an hour-and-a-half Torah study each week on Thursday at 10:30 AM. Space is limited so please contact Melvin about joining this class.
Other Educational Events
P'nai Or offers a wide variety of learning opportunities throughout the year. Workshop topics include Exploring Shabbat, Festivals, and High Holy Days, Shofar Blowing, Service Leadership, and Writing a Drash or D'var Torah. Check this page and our Events page regularly to learn what you can learn. Members may also join the P'nai Or listserv to receive timely event announcements.
P'nai Or Philadelphia
6757 Greene Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19119
Steering Council Chairperson, Elyse Joseph 610-793-0511
Mailing Address: 6445 Greene St #A-401