Or Hadash Welcomes You!

Or Hadash is a Reconstructionist congregation housed in a historic mansion in the Philadelphia suburb of Fort Washington, Pa. Or Hadash is a welcoming, engaging, creative, and diverse community. We strive to make Judaism meaningful through study, prayer, cultural and artistic expression, and acts of tikkun olam. We welcome guests and we hope you visit us soon!

Our Stories: Celebrate 30 Years of Or Hadash

in the beginning to the present... celebrate 30 years (and counting) of Or Hadash stories as told by the congregants.  Look for a series of events to commemorate our Stories Initiative.

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Town Hall Meeting for Religious School parents

April 27, 2014 - 9:15am

Join Education Director, Barbara Weisman for the annual school Town Hall meeting on Sunday, April 27th at 9:30 am. We will recap the year and hear plans for next year.

In the sanctuary following school Havdalah

Please join us!

Or Hadash Book Club

April 28, 2014 - 7:30pm

The Or Hadash Book Club will meet on Monday, April 28th at 7:30 pm in the Board Room/Library.

This month, we will be discussing the book Mila 18 by Leon Uris.

All are welcome.  Light refreshments will be provided by one of our attendees.  Please RSVP to Susan Rosenthal at ssrosenthal@verizon.net  by April 24th. 
 

Three Part Harmony Intergenerational Family Shabbat, Teacher Shabbat and Open House

May 2, 2014 - 7:00pm

6:00 pm  Tot Shabbat
6:30 pm  Pot Luck (dairy/vegetarian) dinner
7:00 pm  Intergenerational Family Shabbat

Teacher Appreciation Shabbat

This is an open house, so please bring your friends, neighbors, co-workers or anyone you know who might be interested in learning more about our congregation. 

Yom Yisrael program for School and Congregation

May 4, 2014 - 9:00am

Yom Yisrael – Sunday, May 4th from 9:15-11:00

Open to students in Gan through 6th grade and parents.  There will be activities for students and parents. Friends welcome with previous rsvp Program is run by Habonim Dror – Camp Galil

Theme: Take a plane ride and travel through Israel

Or Hadash Rosh Hodesh Group

May 6, 2014 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm

The Rosh Hodesh group is a traditional celebration ritual that has been created by women to welcome each new month of the Jewish calendar. Rosh Hodesh, meaning "new month," combines ritual, blessings, ancient tradition and our personal stories to create a sacred time and space.

 The group is open to all women and we will meet once a month at various members’ homes.  Please contact Rabbi Anne with any questions about location, directions or questions about the group.  Email: feibelma@gmail.com or cell phone (513) 301-5059.  

Annual Congregational Dinner

May 9, 2014 - 6:30pm

Who: All members of the Or Hadash Community

What: Annual Congregational Meeting, Dinner, and Service to Honor Members of our Community

Where: Or Hadash

When: Friday evening, May 9th at 6:30 pm. There is no cost for dinner but please let us know you will be coming by RSVP-ing to Laurie Albert at office@orhadash.com.

Why: Be part of the process…Business at the meeting will include:

Shabbat B'yachad in the Park

May 10, 2014 - 10:00am

o Light Breakfast at 8:45 a.m.
o Torah study at 9:00 a.m.
o A service will follow for the entire community at 10:00 a.m.
o Seating is on benches.  If you would prefer a chair, please bring your own!
o Bring a dairy/vegetarian pot luck lunch to share.

In case of inclement weather, Shabbat B’yachad will take place at Or Hadash.

See attachment for directions to the park.

Confirmation

May 18, 2014 - 10:00am

Confirmation – Sunday, May 18th from 10 am – 11:15

Interactive service created and run by the Confirmation class and their teacher Rabbi Anne Feibelman

We will also honor our Madrichim. The entire Or Hadash community is invited and welcome to attend.  Lag B’omer potluck picnic following the service. Come celebrate with our Confirmands and their families.

 

Shabbat al Fresco - erev Shabbat on the patio

May 30, 2014 - 7:00pm

Come welcome Shabbat surrounded by the beauty of the natural world.

Please note the special time for this service.

 

In case of inclement weather, the service will be held indoors.