Or Hadash vestibule mosaic designed by congregant Arlene Burns, inspired by mosaics found in Hellenistic synagogues in Israel.
Or Hadash, A Reconstructionist Congregation in Fort Washington, PA

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Shabbat Services

  • Erev Shabbat Service
    May 24 2013 - 8:00pm
  • Bagel Breakfast and Torah Study
    May 25 2013 - 8:45am
  • Shabbat Morning Service
    May 25 2013 - 10:00am

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Upcoming Events

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  • JEVS Workshop: How to Conduct an Effective Job Search
    May 20 2013 - 7:00pm
  • Mussar Class
    May 29 2013 - 7:00pm
  • B'not Mitzvah of Adina and Naomi Gewirtzman
    Jun 1 2013 - 10:00am
  • Congregational Work Day at Jewish Relief Agency
    Jun 2 2013
  • Nava Tehila Ensemble - A musical journey into prayer at Germantown Jewish Centre
    Jun 5 2013 - 7:30pm
  • Pot Luck (dairy/vegetarian) Dinner and Open House
    Jun 7 2013 - 6:30pm

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2013 Member Survey

ATTN MEMBERS: Please complete this short survey regarding programming and social events at Or Hadash: 2013 MEMBER SURVEY

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!

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Jewish Exponent Article About the new OH Torahs

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2013 Confirmation Class Service

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THE CONFIRMATION SERVICE

On May 19th a special once a year celebration will happen at Or Hadash when our 10th grade class will be confirmed. The class would love for everyone to come and support us. It begins at 10:00am with a kid-friendly service (with candy). Have a beautiful spring and we hope to see you there!
The Tenth Grade Confirmation Class  -  Alexis, Abby R., Abby G., Alec, Becca, Josh, Noah, and Ben...  
Celebrate with the 2013 10th grade Confirmation Class on 
Sunday May 19th.  This program runs in conjunction with the last day of the religious school.  As part of an on going tradition, the confirmands write and present their own service to the school and to the congregation. Their teachers are: Ruth and Jules Mermelstein.

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May 19 Transformative Text Dedication

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May 31 - Shabbat Al Fresco

 

Welcome Shabbat Al Fresco with a service in the natural beauty of our patio at Or Hadash. May 31 at 7:00pm.  Enjoy a service outdoors in the beautiful setting at Or Hadash.

 

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June 7 - Open House / Dinner / Tot and Intergenerational Service

Join Or Hadash on June 7, 2013 for our combination June Open House and Pot Luck Dinner. (tell your friends and potential members) in conjuction with service.  RSVP for the dinner to

6:00 pm Tot Shabbat 
6:30 pm Pot Luck Dinner (dairy/vegetarian)
7:00 pm Inter-generational Service

Religious School Happenings

So much is going on at the Or Hadash Religious School.  Get involved!

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Or Hadash Congregation

190 Camp Hill Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034
Phone: 215-283-0276    Fax: 215-283-4822
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