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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.

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Tree of Life Revitalized

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.

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Upcoming Events

FridayFri, 17 JanJanuary, 2025
WednesdayWed, 29 JanJanuary, 2025

 
 
COASAC Volunteer Opportunities

Wednesday, Jan 29th 12:30p to 2:30pCongregation Or Ami Social Action Committee

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FridayFri, 31 JanJanuary, 2025
ThursdayThu, 6 FebFebruary, 2025

 
 
Challah Bake

Thursday, Feb 6th 6:30p to 9:00pCome together as a community to bake challah!

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FridayFri, 7 FebFebruary, 2025

 
 
Rhythm of Shabbat First Friday

Friday, Feb 7th 6:15p to 8:00p

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FridayFri, 17 JanJanuary, 2025
FridayFri, 24 JanJanuary, 2025

 
 
Religious School Shabbat and Oneg

Friday, Jan 24th 6:30p to 8:00p

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FridayFri, 31 JanJanuary, 2025
FridayFri, 7 FebFebruary, 2025

 
 
Rhythm of Shabbat First Friday

Friday, Feb 7th 6:15p to 8:00p

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FridayFri, 14 FebFebruary, 2025

 
 
Shabbat of Love and Trees

Friday, Feb 14th 6:30p to 7:30p

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SundaySun, 2 FebFebruary, 2025

 
 
Grade 4 B'nei Mitzvah Meeting

Sunday, Feb 2nd 11:00a to 12:00p

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SaturdaySat, 22 FebFebruary, 2025

 
 
Pajama Havdalah

Shabbat, Feb 22nd 5:30p to 7:00p

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TuesdayTue, 11 MarMarch, 2025

Purim Spiel

Tuesday, Mar 11th (All day)

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SundaySun, 16 MarMarch, 2025

 
 
Purim Carnival

Sunday, Mar 16th (All day)

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FridayFri, 2 MayMay, 2025

 
 
Tot and Education Shabbat

Friday, May 2nd 6:15p to 6:45p

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TuesdayTue, 21 JanJanuary, 2025

 
 
Musar with Cantor Franzel: Spiritual, Practical Jewish Tradition

Tuesday, Jan 21st 11:00a to 12:00pSpiritual, Practical Jewish Tradition

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TuesdayTue, 21 JanJanuary, 2025

Film and Discussion

Tuesday, Jan 21st 1:30p to 3:30p

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TuesdayTue, 28 JanJanuary, 2025

 
 
Musar with Cantor Franzel: Spiritual, Practical Jewish Tradition

Tuesday, Jan 28th 11:00a to 12:00pSpiritual, Practical Jewish Tradition

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TuesdayTue, 4 FebFebruary, 2025

 
 
Musar with Cantor Franzel: Spiritual, Practical Jewish Tradition

Tuesday, Feb 4th 11:00a to 12:00pSpiritual, Practical Jewish Tradition

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TuesdayTue, 11 FebFebruary, 2025

 
 
Musar with Cantor Franzel: Spiritual, Practical Jewish Tradition

Tuesday, Feb 11th 11:00a to 12:00pSpiritual, Practical Jewish Tradition

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For more information about our upcoming events, please visit our calendar and click on the specific date for details.

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Join Us For Services

Fridays

EREV SHABBAT
6:30PM
In Person or Virtual

Join Service Online

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 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.

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