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.

Our Siddur and Melodies


Rabbi Marcia Prager's Siddur invites you to enter the world of Jewish prayer at whatever level you seek and through a variety of modalities. 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