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.
Tree of Life Revitalized and Mishloach Manot for Purim
Please take advantage of our special promotion by honoring all your current and past simchas, milestones, or memorials on our Tree of Life. Purchase a handmade unique leaf now at the price of $118. The cost will increase to $180 on March 1. Be an everlasting part of our growing Tree of Life! Follow this link to donate today.
Send Mishloach Manot, a Purim basket of goodies to your Or Ami friends. The Mishloach Manot team will package and deliver the basket with snacks, drinks and hamantaschen to congregants you choose or to all congregants for you. Religious School and ECE families will pick up their baskets at the Purim Carnival on March 16. Check for an email from Sara Beth Neuman for more details.
Upcoming Special Events
Rhythm of Shabbat First Friday
Friday, Mar 7th 6:15p to 8:00p
Open House and Art Talk by Lesa Reisman
Sunday, Mar 9th 11:00a to 3:00p
COASAC Volunteer Opportunities
Monday, Mar 10th 11:00a to 12:45p
Purim Spiel
Tuesday, Mar 11th 6:30p to 9:00p
Rhythm of Shabbat First Friday
Friday, Apr 4th 6:15p to 8:00p
Religious School Shabbat and Oneg
Friday, Feb 21st 6:30p to 8:00p
Rhythm of Shabbat First Friday
Friday, Mar 7th 6:15p to 8:00p
Religious School Shabbat and Oneg
Friday, Mar 21st 6:30p to 8:00p
Rhythm of Shabbat First Friday
Friday, Apr 4th 6:15p to 8:00p
Volunteer Shabbat
Friday, Apr 25th 6:30p to 8:30p
Purim Spiel
Tuesday, Mar 11th 6:30p to 9:00p
Purim Carnival
Sunday, Mar 16th 11:00a to 1:00p
Musar with Cantor Franzel: Spiritual, Practical Jewish Tradition
Tuesday, Feb 25th 11:00a to 12:00p
Musar with Cantor Franzel: Spiritual, Practical Jewish Tradition
Tuesday, Mar 4th 11:00a to 12:00p
Open House and Art Talk by Lesa Reisman
Sunday, Mar 9th 11:00a to 3:00p
Musar with Cantor Franzel: Spiritual, Practical Jewish Tradition
Tuesday, Mar 11th 11:00a to 12:00p
Musar with Cantor Franzel: Spiritual, Practical Jewish Tradition
Tuesday, Mar 18th 11:00a to 12:00p
For more information about our upcoming events, please visit our calendar and click on the specific date for details.
Join Us For Shabbat Worship and Study
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.
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Shabbat Morning Music and Meditations
11:00am
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Rent Our Beautiful Renovated Facility
Read about our newly renovated social hall in the Jewish Exponent here! For rental information, contact Scott Allen, Executive Director at scotta@or-ami.org.
Congregation Or Ami, 708 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
(610) 828-9066, office@or-ami.org
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