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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.
Prayer and Celebration
At P'nai Or we enjoy a creative blend of traditional and innovative prayer leadership styles. Along with our rabbi, P'nai or members lead services, chant Torah and teach in a variety of ways. Our monthly Davvenen Leadership Feedback and Support Group offers our our servce leaders a forum to learn, share and grow in a supportive environment that makes our community a living laboratory for the exploration of Jewish prayer. For more information about becomming a davvenen leader contact Sharon Pearl.
Our Siddur and Melodies
Rabbi Marcia's siddur offers a user-friendly layout with clear easy-to-read Hebrew, accessible transliterations, and translations that bring out the inner sparkle of the Hebrew prayer poetry. Sample pages are shown at http://www.rabbimarciaprager.homestead.com/siddur.html. You can also purchase copies of the Siddur through this link.
P'nai Or prayer is permeated by a wide variety of music and musical styles. Examples of P'nai Or music can be heard and purchased at http://www.rabbimarciaprager.homestead.com/tapes.html
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