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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Purim Festivities

March 15, 2014 - 6:30pm

6:30pm - Costume Parade for kids & adult costume competition
7:00pm – Reading from our very own Megillah and Purim Service
8:00pm – Purimspiel musicale
8:45pm – Yummy in my tummy HAMENtashen

Erev Shabbat Service - Camp Shabbat

March 21, 2014 - 8:00pm

Ever been to Shabbat at Camp?  It's pretty special.  If you have never been, you now have the opportunity!  On Friday, March 21st, Hannah Spiro, Camp JRF songleader and RRC student, will be joining us to help create a Shabbat at camp feeling here at Or Hadash.  Join us for an 8:00 p.m. service that will be musical, inspiring and engaging!  Hope to see you there.  For more information, please contact Lori Rubin, our camp ambassador, at program@orhadash.com

Scholar in Residence Program

March 29, 2014 - 7:00pm

With scholar Peninnah Schram

A full weekend of education:

Friday Dinner with Service to follow.

Saturday morning Torah study and morning Shabbat Service.

Saturday at 7 PM – Mapping Our Journeys: Exploring our Personal and Collective Narratives – Peninnah Schram explores the intersection of our personal stories, the story of our congregation, and the broader story of the Jewish people in this moving culmination of Or Hadash’s thirtieth anniversary storytelling project.

Three Part Harmony Intergenerational Family Service with Panim Students

April 4, 2014 - 7:00pm

6:00 pm  Tot Shabbat

6:30 pm  Pot Luck (dairy/vegetarian) dinner

7:00 pm  Intergenerational Family Shabbat

Please RSVP for the dinner to office@orhadash.com

Students will speak about the Panim experience.

Rosh Hodesh Group

April 8, 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.      

Attn: Pennsylvania Ave Road Closure Update

This is road construction not reconstruction... 
Aqua Pennsylvania will be replacing water pipes and closing the section of Pennsylvania Avenue near OH through the spring of 2014. These closures should be limited to 9am - 3pm weekdays.  Rather than follow the recommended 'official' detour we suggest: Take Commerce Dr > At the Ft Wash PO turn right onto Highland Avenue > At the dead end turn right onto Camp Hill Road > Follow Camp Hill to Or Hadash