P’nai Or Philadelphia Renewing Judaism as it Renews Us….
Welcome to Our Jewish Renewal Community!
All Are Welcome…
Shabbat Shirah & Tu B’shvat
January 31
10:30 am ET Zoom Only
Philadelphia has been working hard to clear the snow so now cars can get through on most streets. However, the frozen snowpack has made parking difficult around Summit Church and there is only one narrow path to the sidewalk.
So let’s gather on Zoom and Sing!
In the spirit of Shabbat Shirah — the Shabbat of Song, our hearts echo with the music standing on the edge of the sea with faith. We’ll also begin to taste the sweetness of Tu B’Shvat, the New Year of the Trees, as we open our senses to the life that stirs quietly within creation, preparing to blossom once again.
Our Four Worlds Davvenen will be inspired by the 4 phases of the Tu B’Shvat Seder — uplifted by song, prayer, and the symbolic tastes of each realm. Here is how you can prepare: Look in your home for foods that represent the 4 worlds: all kinds of nuts, citrus, berries, dates, and chocolate!
We’ll lift our voices in joy before the Amidah with On the Edge of the Sea — Emunah (Faith) Open this link to listen On the Edge of the Sea-Emunah Fait Shabbat Shirah and Tu B’shvat Come Zoom and Sing
Drum and Chant Circle
A monthly gathering the last Shabbos of each month at 5 pm. Led by Erich DeHaven and spiritual drum mavinim!
In-Person in the Common Room of Summit Church (Greene St. entrance, through the double red doors). Explore the blend of voice and skillful use of improvisational percussion to engage us in deepening the journey of Jewish prayer, song and chant. Or dance and move to the rhythms! Not necessary to have a drum. RSVP to ErichDeHaven@gmail.com.
Next Drum and Chant Circles:
5:00 PM ET
January 31 – cancelled due to weather
(dates subject to change)
Disability & Inclusion Access
P’nai Or strives to raise awareness of and respond to the diverse needs and concerns of our members. Given the limitations of a historic building design, we work to identify how to be of maximal assistance to anyone with special needs. To discuss your questions for accessing our activities or to share about your inclusion needs and how we can welcome your involvement at P’nai Or, please email our rabbi Pnaiorrabbi@aol.com
Join Us For…
Torah Study From Home
9:15-10:15 Rabbi Doris Dyen guides our Torah study on Zoom in a unique Interactive Zoom session for discussion of this week’s parshah and how it relates to us, in the manner taught by Reb Arthur Waskow z”l.
To join the conversation, please refer to your member email. If you are a new participant, please read this.
Davvenen In-Person & Interactive Zoom
1. We welcome you wherever you are. Come join us at Summit Church or on Zoom.
- 10:30-12:00 ET P’nai Or Shabbbat Morning Shacharit.
- 12:00-1:00 ET Torah Service with breakout discussion and closing prayer.
- 1:00 ET Pot Luck Lunch
2. For an archive of past week Torah readings click here.
3. Yizkor
P’nai Or Philadelphia Yizkor Service
Printable Yizkor Prayers
To enhance your experience of our Pnai Or Shabbat Morning service, download Rabbi Marcia Prager’s Shabbat Morning Siddur.
For more information, please email Batya Segura.
Shabbas Shmooze on Zoom
2:30 After the davennen you can participate in a separate LIVE interactive discussion Shabbas Shmooze, on Zoom.
To join the shmooze, please refer to your member email.
Please read these Online Etiquette Guidelines.
Come as you are!
- If you are Jewish but don’t know what that means, you are welcome.
- Whether or not you believe in God, or if you struggle with your beliefs, or even if you’re not sure what to believe, you are welcome.
- If you have become disconnected from your Jewish roots, no matter how far back they may go, you are welcome.
- If you are not Jewish but something in you loves something about Judaism, you are welcome.
- If you have traversed other spiritual paths and are still seeking spiritual nourishment and community, you are welcome.
- if you love being Jewish and are searching for something deeper, you are welcome!
Just come as you are! Be comfortable, questioning, curious, and find something new for you…
For more information, email Rachel at rachelpnaiorphilly@gmail.com.
Staying Safe – A Mitzvah
Dr Cannuscio an epidemiologist at Penn shared that in creating alternatives to in-person worship all houses of worship have it in their power to save many lives. And in Judaism this is a mitzvah.
B’emunah in faith
R. Marcia, Tobie Hoffman, and Rich Heiberger
P’nai Or in the News!
- P’nai Or Philadelphia’s davvenen/prayer style is upbeat, celebratory and participatory, blending Hebrew and English song and chant with opportunities for reflection and sharing.
- We are a welcoming and diverse Jewish Renewal Community, a member of Keshet, working for the full equality and inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Jews in Jewish life.
- P’nai Or Philadelphia is a member of ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal, a world-wide organization which advances vital Judaism as an ethical and spiritual path.
- We meet in the Community Wing of Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene St. #110, Philadelphia, PA 19119 in the West Mt. Airy neighborhood of NW Philadelphia. Find us.
Website designed by Rivkah Walton. No photos on this website were taken on Shabbat or Yom Tov.
