Rabbi Glenn Ettman
Rabbi Glenn Ettman brings heart, humanity and hope to everything he does. As the sole rabbi of Congregation Or Ami in Lafayette Hill, PA, he leads a dynamic multi-generational congregation described best as “a family of friends.” With a deep belief in the power of sacred relationships, Rabbi Ettman sees Judaism as a living tradition that helps people make sense of their lives, from moments of profound joy to seasons of struggle and change. His goal is to help bring a Jewish connection and meaning to life.
Email Rabbi Ettman at rabbiettman@or-ami.org.
Cantor Jordan Franzel
Cantor Jordan S. Franzel has served Congregation Or Ami in Lafayette Hill, PA, since July of 2002. He received his Master's of Sacred Music from HUC–JIR – Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music and was ordained as a Cantor in 1996. In 2021, Cantor Franzel received an honorary doctorate in music from HUC.
Email Cantor Franzel at cantor.franzel@or-ami.org.
Rebecca Slavin-Phillips, Ph.D., Executive Director
Rebecca Slavin-Phillips joined the staff of Congregation Or Ami in 2025. This is her 18th (Chai) year in synagogues, and her 15th year in administration, having served in both executive director and educational director roles across the spectrum of denominations in the Philadelphia region. She brings to the community a unique blend of warmth, energy and professionalism along with a deep commitment to relational values-driven congregational life.
Email Rebecca at Rebeccasp@or-ami.org.
Stacey Salsman, Office and Event Manager
Stacey Salsman is excited to join the Or Ami community as the new Office & Event Manager. She grew up in the Philadelphia and Washington DC Jewish communities and is a graduate of The George Washington University and Gratz College. For much of the past decade, she worked at a Conservative synagogue, planning and coordinating services and programs for holidays and special events. She currently teaches Hebrew school on Sundays. Stacey and her husband Andy have two daughters, Victoria and Sadie, and share their home with their Sheepadoodle, Cody. Stop by the Administration Office to say "hi".
Email Stacey at Staceys@or-ami.org
Stefanie Bock, Education Director
Stefanie Bock has been a dedicated part of the Or Ami community for the past 18 years, serving as our Education Director. Before joining Or Ami, Stefanie taught Hebrew school for many years at Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, the synagogue where she grew up and first discovered her love for Jewish education.
Email Stef at sbock@or-ami.org.
Rabbi Melissa Stollman, Marketing Consultant
Serving as our remote marketing consultant, Rabbi Melissa Stollman manages all of our digital and print communications as well as our website and online registrations. Since joining Congregation Or Ami in 2023, she has been an integral part of our staff team.
Rabbi Stollman is the CEO and Founder of MZS Services LLC, serving several Reform congregations across the country, as well as many Jewish nonprofit organizations. She lives in Florida with her family and loves serving as the rabbi-in-residence at a Reform movement sleepaway camp in the summer.
Email Melissa at melissastollman@or-ami.org.
Early Childhood Education Center
Michelle L. Ruder, Director of Early Childhood Education Center
Michelle is excited to be starting her 14th year as the ECE Center director. She loves coming to work every day and spending time with the amazing students and families who make up our ECE Center community. Prior to working at the ECE Center, she taught preschool for many years at a local synagogue. She loves teaching all ages, including running a Kindergarten Enrichment class and a Tot’s Torah class. Her background is in Early Childhood Education and Child Development, and she holds a Private School Teaching Certificate in Pennsylvania.
Email Michelle at micheller@or-ami.org
Carly Shaw, ECE Administrative Assistant
Carly began working at Or Ami over 20 years ago. Before taking the Administrative Assistant position, she had been a teacher at the ECE Center for 14 years, working with various age groups. Carly loved getting to know so many students throughout the years. Carly attended Kutztown University, majoring in Elementary Education, and each year takes continuing education trainings and courses. Carly currently resides in Lafayette Hill with her son and twin daughters, all of whom are ECE Center alumni and are currently enrolled in the Or Ami Religious School. She grew up at Or Ami and also attended their Religious School. She loves having her children be part of the Or Ami family!
Email Carly at ECECenterOffice@or-ami.org.
Rabbi Seymour Prystowsky, Ph.D. z"l
Rabbi Emeritus
After serving two years as a Chaplain (Captain) in the U.S. Army, Rabbi Prystowsky came to Congregation Or Ami in Lafayette Hill in 1963 where he served as the spiritual leader for 38 years until his retirement in 2001. He served as the rabbi emeritus and had a limited practice as a marital and family therapist for both congregants and non-congregants.
Congregation Or Ami, 708 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
(610) 828-9066, office@or-ami.org
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