Congregation Or Ami, Lafayette Hill, PA

09/14/2026

💃 ECE Center Ready, Set, Dance Fundraiser 🕺🏻

📆 Sunday, October 11
⏱️ 4:00PM-6:00PM
📍 Waldman Social Hall

Join the ECEC at Congregation Or Ami as we go under the sea for an evening of dancing, activities and dinner in support of our Ready, Set, Play Campaign.

Every ticket and sponsorship helps create outdoor spaces where our children build confidence, friendships, creativity and a lifelong love of learning through play.

💲 Tickets: $36 per adult, $18 per child (12 months+)

Register online by September 18 (tickets are limited), and check out our sponsorship opportunities: https://www.or-ami.org/event/ready-set-dance-fundraiser.html.

Email [email protected] with any questions.

09/13/2026

Join us for our first gathering of the year with a Senior Chai Happy Hour in the sukkah as we celebrate Sukkot together.

Wednesday, September 30
5:00pm–6:30pm

Come enjoy drinks, light bites and great conversation while reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting new friends. Whether you come on your own or bring a partner or friend, everyone 60+ is welcome! There is no charge to attend.

Want to keep the evening going? After Happy Hour, we will head to Persian Grille for dinner. Dinner is at your own expense.

We cannot wait to kick off another wonderful year of Senior Chai together!

Register today: https://www.or-ami.org/event/senior-chai-happy-hour-sukkah.

09/12/2026

Rosh Hashanah with Rabbi Ettman and Cantor Franzel

09/11/2026

🍎🍯 Shanah Tovah from Congregation Or Ami! 🍎🍯

We hope 5787 brings you and your loved ones sweetness, peace and connection. At Or Ami, our doors are open all year long for you to celebrate, find support and discover deeper meaning in faith and tradition.

We invite you to join us for our High Holy Day services and programs as we begin this sacred season together.

Friday, September 11
6:00pm Erev Rosh HaShanah Service

Saturday, September 12
8:30am Tot Rosh HaShanah Service Experience
10:00am Morning Service
2:30pm Family Service
4:00pm Tashlich at Forbidden Drive

👉 Learn more: https://www.or-ami.org/high-holy-day-services.html.

09/10/2026

Join Congregation Or Ami for Tashlich at Forbidden Drive as we welcome the Jewish New Year together.

📆 Saturday, September 12
⏱️ 4:00pm–5:00pm
📍 Forbidden Drive, Northwestern Entrance

On Rosh HaShanah afternoon, we’ll gather as a community for the meaningful tradition of Tashlich, symbolically casting away the past year and reflecting on our hopes and intentions for the year ahead.

Bring the whole family and join us for this special High Holy Day tradition surrounded by the beauty of nature.

Learn more about High Holy Days at Congregation Or Ami:
https://www.or-ami.org/high-holy-day-services.html.

Shanah Tovah! We look forward to welcoming the new year together.

09/09/2026

Young Family Tot High Holy Day Service Experience

Saturday, September 12 and
Monday, September 21
8:30am - 9:30am
Registration required

Join us for the Young Family Tot High Holy Day Service Experience for our youngest congregants (ages 18 months to 1st grade) and their families.

Enjoy a joyful short service filled with lively singing, captivating stories and a heartfelt blessing from Rabbi Ettman.

These services, geared toward your entire family from little ones to grandparents, will be the perfect way for your young family to observe the High Holy Days.

Register on our website: https://www.or-ami.org/event/young-family-tot-yom-kippur.html.

09/07/2026

🍎🍯 High Holy Days are even more meaningful when experienced together.

This year, give your children the opportunity to celebrate Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur in a way that's engaging, welcoming and designed just for them.

Whether you have a toddler discovering the holidays for the first time, an elementary-aged child or a tween, Congregation Or Ami has a place where they can connect, learn and create lasting Jewish memories.

✨ Family and Youth High Holy Day Experiences include:
🍎 Tot Services for ages 18 months through kindergarten
📖 Family Services for 1st through 4th graders
✡️ Youth Morning Services for 5th grade and older
🌊 Community Tashlich at Forbidden Drive on Rosh HaShanah

New this year, we'll also have a designated sensory room, a nursing and mother's room and fidget toys available to help everyone feel comfortable and included.

Registration is requested for the Tot Service Experiences: https://www.or-ami.org/form/high-holy-days-tot-services-rsvp-2026.html.

For more information on High Holy Day services: https://www.or-ami.org/high-holy-day-services.html.

We can't wait to welcome your family for a joyful, meaningful and memorable High Holy Day season. 🍯🍎

09/04/2026

Shabbat with Rabbi Ettman and Cantor Franzel

09/04/2026

This week's Torah portion in song...

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