High Holy Days 2024
Re-watch our worship services and read the beautiful sermons given by Rabbi Glenn Ettman and our case for giving by Allison Russell here.
Welcome to Congregation Or Ami
Congregation Or Ami is a dynamic Reform synagogue and the center of Jewish life in the Lafayette Hill area. We foster meaningful experiences through lifelong education, spiritual worship, social action and acts of loving kindness. We believe in transforming our tomorrow by inspiring and supporting an inclusive and diverse congregation. With links to our past and an imaginative and contemporary eye towards the future, we practice Judaism filled with compassion, love, music and joy. Our connected congregation shines an innovative light on our Jewish traditions as we support each other through life’s most significant moments.
Rabbi Glenn Ettman Welcomes You
Welcome to Or Ami! In whatever form or fashion, you have come to this community, I welcome you with open arms, a listening ear, and a welcoming spirit. I have heard many times recently that people crave community. Or Ami is committed to creating community. It has been our mission for the past 75 years and will continue to be as we move forward.
Upcoming Events
Sukkah Night Live with Musical Guest Rick Recht
Shabbat, Oct 19th 7:00p to 9:00p
COASAC Volunteer Opportunities
Monday, Oct 21st 11:00a to 12:45p
Shabbat Service and Speaker with Oneg Shabbat - Register Now!
Friday, Oct 25th 6:30p to 8:30p
Philadelphia Jewish Federation Commemoration of October 7th Gathering
Sunday, Oct 27th 1:30p to 3:00p
Rhythm of Shabbat First Friday
Friday, Nov 1st 6:15p to 8:00p
Shabbat Service and Speaker with Oneg Shabbat - Register Now!
Friday, Oct 25th 6:30p to 8:30p
Shabbat Morning Music and Meditations with Cantor Franzel
Shabbat, Oct 26th 11:00a to 12:00p
Rhythm of Shabbat First Friday
Friday, Nov 1st 6:15p to 8:00p
Birthday and Anniversary Celebration Shabbat Service
Friday, Nov 1st 7:00p to 8:00p
Shabbat Morning Music and Meditations with Cantor Franzel
Shabbat, Nov 2nd 11:00a to 12:00p
Art Dipity
Sunday, Nov 10th 10:00a to 11:00a
Grade 4 B'nei Mitzvah Meeting
Sunday, Feb 2nd 11:00a to 12:00p
For more information about our upcoming events, please visit our calendar and click on the specific date for details.
Volunteer Survey
Do you want to help with planning or chairing events, setups, greeting attendees, etc.? Please fill out this survey so we can make your experience at Or Ami more meaningful.
Join Us For Services
Saturdays
TORAH STUDY
9:00AM
Virtual only
Torah Study is open to everyone, focusing on parashat hashavua (the weekly portion) while exploring what the text can mean to us as modern 21st-century Reform Jews. No experience is necessary! Drop in anytime or attend weekly.
Join Study
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