P'nai Or Philadelphia High Holyday Events 5787
About this Event
High Holydays at P’nai Or Philadelphia (In-Person & on Zoom)
Returning to the Wholeness of Teshuvah
(See our website www.pnaior-phila.org for updates)
We welcome back Rabbi Susan Swartz and our Cantorial Leader Daniella Forstater, accompanied by renowned musician Dave Posmontier.
Once again, we will gather both in person and on Zoom to share the spiritual journey of the High Holydays.
Join us for a gentle, heart-opening journey into the New Year. They will blend cherished P’nai Or traditions of Hebrew and English liturgy, original music, and contemplation with new approaches to deepen our spiritual journey throughout the Days of Awe.
All are welcome, no matter your race, sexual orientation, marital status, age, political views, disability, gender.
LOCATION
We will gather in person in our spacious High Holyday room at Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Greene Street, West Mt. Airy, Philadelphia (at the corner of Westview and Greene).
The entrance on Westview is wheelchair accessible.
Zoom links will be sent upon registration for those joining from home.
REGISTRATION
Pre-registration is required for everyone, whether attending in person or on Zoom. High Holydays are included with membership. To join, click here.
Bring your children to the Erev Rosh Hashanah service and Tashlich at Saylor Grove.
Our Erev Rosh Hashanah service is appropriate for all ages and includes music, singing, dancing, and a story. The Tashlich service at Saylor Grove will also be a lovely time to be together as a family in community.
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SCHEDULE
All times are Eastern Daylight Time. All services are in-person and on Zoom.
In-person services are held upstairs in Summit Church, 6757 Greene Street, Philadelphia, PA. Enter around the corner on Westview Ave.
All services are fully wheelchair accessible, except those on September 13.
A few days before the holidays, Zoom links will be sent those who have registered.
SELICHOT
Zoom only.
A musical and reflective ritual to begin the spiritual preparation for the New Year.
Saturday, September 13
- 7:30 PM – Havdalah
- 8:00 PM – Selichot Service
Shanah Tovah Selichot resources
ROSH HASHANAH
Erev Rosh HaShanah - Friday, Sept. 11
- 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Erev Rosh Hashanah Intergenerational Service
A joyful, music-filled gathering for all ages with singing, candle-lighting, storytelling, apples & honey.
Erev Rosh HaShanah Kiddush
Rosh HaShanah - Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 12 & 13
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM – Rosh Hashanah Services (Days 1 & 2)
Followed each day by a potluck lunch [dairy, fish, vegetarian]
Rosh Hashanah Days 1 & 2 pages
TASCHLICH
A family-friendly ritual of casting off the past year’s burdens.
Sunday, Sept. 13
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- Held at Saylor Grove Park, at the intersection of Wissahickon Ave and W. Rittenhouse St near West Mt. Airy
Directions to Saylor Grove Park:
- Saylor Grove is bordered by Wissahickon Ave, Lincoln Drive and Rittenhouse Street.
- A walkway is accessible on the Rittenhouse side
- There are benches, a small bridge and running water which is filtered by wetland plants and wildlife
- Parking is available right next to the park on Rittenhouse and up the hill past the gas station
Picture of Saylor Grove
KOL NIDRE
Sunday, Sept. 20
● 5:00 PM – Preparation Rituals: Offering tzedakah, writing personal Al-Chet (I have missed the mark) prayers, and candle lighting. Wearing white is encouraged.
● 6:00 PM – Kol Nidre Service
Kol Nidrei pages
YOM KIPPUR
A day of atonement and deep spiritual work
Monday, Sept. 21
- 10:00 AM – Main Services
- 4:00 PM (approx.) – Yizkor Memorial Service
- 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Mincha & N’eila, ending with a candlelit closing chant circle
- 7:00 PM - Potluck Break-the-Fast [dairy, vegetarian, fish]
A hypnotic closing ceremony of fire and chant at nightfall. Followed by our famous potluck dairy/veggie Break-the-Fast.
Yom Kippur Morning pages
Yizkor Prayers pages
Musaf pages
Neila pages
Rosh HaShanah
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Erev Rosh HaShanah - Friday night, Sept. 11
Info: Erev Rosh Hashanah Intergenerational Service.
A joyful, music-filled gathering for all ages with singing, candle-lighting,
storytelling, apples & honey.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Rosh HaShanah Day Services - Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 12 & 13
Info: Followed each day by a potluck lunch [dairy, fish, vegetarian].
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Tashlich - Sunday, Sept. 13
Yom Kippur
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Kol Nidre - Sunday Evening Sept. 20
Info: Preparation rituals at 5:00PM, offering tzedakah, writing personal Al-Chet (I have missed the mark) prayers, candle lighting. Services start promptly at 6:00 PM.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Yom Kippur Day - Monday, Sept. 21
Info: Our full-day journey is deep and transformative, with times for passionate prayer, music, and opportunities for deep inner work. Soul and heart-opening practices bring us opportunities for personal renewal and healing, and renew our commitments to live in right relationship with each other and the earth. Our 4:00 PM (approx) Yizkor experience and our closing Neila candle-light chant circle when the sun sets on Saturday night – these are only two of our unique P’nai Or contributions to the power of the day ending with our potluck break-the-fast meal.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 300.00
