Congregation Or Ami
Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania
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About Congregation Or Ami
Congregation Or Ami is a Reform Jewish community located in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, with roots tracing back to 1947 as the Jewish Community Group of Roxborough. The congregation evolved through several iterations before adopting its current name in 1965, and has remained a beacon of Jewish life in the region through continuous growth and renewal. Led by Senior Rabbi Glenn Ettman and Cantor Jordan Franzel, Or Ami offers a dynamic blend of worship opportunities that emphasize music and congregational participation. The community describes itself as a space of radical belonging and sacred relationship, welcoming Jews and Jewish families seeking meaning, connection, and safety. Or Ami is committed to the principles of Reform Judaism, including the absolute equality of women in all areas of Jewish life and the full participation of LGBTQ+ members. The congregation serves as a living, breathing community dedicated to blending rich Jewish traditions with the realities of modern life.
First-Time Visitor Info for Congregation Or Ami
Dress Code: Kippot (head coverings) and tallitot (prayer shawls) are optional and available in the lobby if desired. Service Format: Prayer and worship services feature a dynamic blend of opportunities with heavy emphasis on music and congregational participation; Jewish prayer is understood as a communal experience rather than a performance by service leaders, and congregants are encouraged to open prayer books and participate as best they can or use the time for quiet contemplation. Visitor Tips: The sanctuary is a sacred space where full presence and participation are encouraged; families are invited to bring children's friends to sit together; cell phones should be silenced; talking or texting is discouraged; food and beverages should not be consumed in the sanctuary; refrain from entering or leaving while the ark is open or the congregation is standing.
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