P’nai Or Philadelphia Renewing Judaism as it Renews Us….
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High Holydays 5787/2026
Together with P’nai Or Philadelphia for High Holydays 5787/2026
In-Person and Zoom
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Join us as we welcome back ALEPH Jewish Renewal Senior Rabbincal Student Sue Swartz, and Cantorial Leader accompanied by renowned musician Dave Posmontier for our heart opening High Holydays.
Our journey will be filled with music, reflection, laughter, and community. We’ll share beloved P’nai Or traditions—Hebrew and English liturgy, original music, and quiet moments for contemplation—along with fresh ways to deepen our journey through the Days of Awe.
Everyone is welcome.. Whether you’re a regular, it’s your first time, or you’re just wondering what the Days of Awe actually are, there’s a place for you here.
Come as you are. No special knowledge required.
Come with your laughter, your tears, your questions, your hopes, your beautiful singing voice—or the one only you can appreciate. Stay for a few minutes or the whole service. Whatever your background, we’re happy to have you with us.
REGISTRATION ON EVENTBRITE IS REQUIRED. You are invited to P’nai Or High Holidays whether you are a member or not! Pay our recommended donation, or anything you are moved to contribute.
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Shabbat Morning Prayers
by Rabbi Marcia Prager & Hazzan Jack Kessler
DISK 1
(After selecting a song, you may download it by clicking on the 3 dots.)
- Hareni M’kabeyl Alay
- Mah Tovu
- Modeh/Modah Ani
- Morning Blessings
- Baruch Sheh-Amar
- Torat Adonai T’mimah, Esa Einay, Me Ha-esh,Limnot Yamainu,Orech Yamim Asbe’eyhu
- Ki L’Olam Chasdo, Ran’nu Tzadikim
- Tov L’hodate, Ashrey,Va’anuchnu
- Halleluya
DISK 2
- Nishmat Kol Chai – Barchu
- Yotzer Or, Ha-Kol Yoducha
- El Adon
- Tit’barach Tzureynu,Kadossh, V’ha_Ofnaim
- L’El Baruch, Ahava Raba,V’ha-er Eyneynu, Va-Havi-Eynu L’shalom
- Echad Yachid, Shema
- V’ahavta In Torah Tov
- Emet V’yatziv
- Mi Chamocha, Tzur Yisrael
- Amidah – Kedusha
- Sha’alu Shalom, Oseh Shalom
- Torah Service Excerpts: Ki Mitzion, L’cha Adonai
- Torah Service Conclusion
- Mourner’s Kaddish
- V’shomru
- Eyn K’Eloheynu
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.
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