Welcome to
Mekor Habracha
Center City Synagogue
Located at 1500 Walnut Street - Suite 206
(entrance on SW side of 15th Street)
Mekor Promo Video (Gala 2023)
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PRAYERS for ISRAEL
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Read Rabbi Hirsch's latest Substack article here.
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Parshat Pinchas
21 Tammuz 5784 July 26-27, 2024
Friday, July 26
7:30pm Mincha, Kabbalat Shabbat, Maariv
8:01pm Candle Lighting
Shabbat, July 27
9:15am Morning Services followed by Kiddush
Note: MekorKids Mini-minyan will not be held this week.
10:45am MekorKids Shabbat Club
7:00pm Rabbi Hirsch's Talmud Class (Masechet Megilah)
7:45pm Mincha & 3rd Meal
8:45pm Maariv & Havdala
9:01pm Shabbat Ends
Shabbat Shalom!
Mishebeirach List
Add a name and we will say a Mishebeirach prayer for someone who is ill.
Mekor Daily Minyan & Weekday Events
To confirm weekday services, RSVP to [email protected].
For more information about minyan scheduling, please see our services page.
Weekday morning and evening services are followed by a brief halacha insight from Rabbi Hirsch (Hilchot Shabbat in the morning, currently Hilchot Tefila in the evening). On Friday morning, Rabbi Hirsch's halacha insight is followed by his parsha class.
July 21 - July 26
Sunday July 21
8:00am Morning Services,
8:15pm Mincha/Maariv
Monday July 22
6:45am Morning Services
8:15pm Mincha/Maariv
Tuesday July 23 Shiva Asar B'Tammuz
4:39am Fast begins
6:45am Morning Services
8:00pm Mincha/Maariv
8:59pm Fast Ends
Wednesday July 24
6:55am Morning Services
8:15pm Mincha/Maariv
Thursday July 25
6:45am Morning Services
8:15pm Mincha/Maariv
Friday July 26
6:55am Morning Services
7:30pm Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv
8:01pm Candle Lighting
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
PRAYERS for ISRAEL
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Read Rabbi Hirsch's latest Substack article here.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Parshat Pinchas
21 Tammuz 5784 July 26-27, 2024
Friday, July 26
7:30pm Mincha, Kabbalat Shabbat, Maariv
8:01pm Candle Lighting
Shabbat, July 27
9:15am Morning Services followed by Kiddush
Note: MekorKids Mini-minyan will not be held this week.
10:45am MekorKids Shabbat Club
7:00pm Rabbi Hirsch's Talmud Class (Masechet Megilah)
7:45pm Mincha & 3rd Meal
8:45pm Maariv & Havdala
9:01pm Shabbat Ends
Shabbat Shalom!
Mishebeirach List
Add a name and we will say a Mishebeirach prayer for someone who is ill.
Mekor Daily Minyan & Weekday Events
To confirm weekday services, RSVP to [email protected].
For more information about minyan scheduling, please see our services page.
Weekday morning and evening services are followed by a brief halacha insight from Rabbi Hirsch (Hilchot Shabbat in the morning, currently Hilchot Tefila in the evening). On Friday morning, Rabbi Hirsch's halacha insight is followed by his parsha class.
July 21 - July 26
Sunday July 21
8:00am Morning Services,
8:15pm Mincha/Maariv
Monday July 22
6:45am Morning Services
8:15pm Mincha/Maariv
Tuesday July 23 Shiva Asar B'Tammuz
4:39am Fast begins
6:45am Morning Services
8:00pm Mincha/Maariv
8:59pm Fast Ends
Wednesday July 24
6:55am Morning Services
8:15pm Mincha/Maariv
Thursday July 25
6:45am Morning Services
8:15pm Mincha/Maariv
Friday July 26
6:55am Morning Services
7:30pm Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv
8:01pm Candle Lighting
Our CommunityMekor Habracha is a dynamic and inclusive congregation located in Center City, Philadelphia. Our membership is characterized by its diversity, representing individuals from all corners of the city. We warmly welcome visitors, whether they are local residents or from out-of-town.
Since its establishment in 2007, the Shul has drawn a diverse array of individuals, spanning students, young professionals, newlyweds, families, and empty nesters. We provide a wide spectrum of religious, educational, and social activities, along with numerous opportunities for community members to actively engage and participate. Continue Reading |
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Our RabbiRabbi Eliezer Hirsch
Rabbi Eliezer Hirsch has led the remarkable growth of our community since its inception. In his books, articles, sermons and classes, he connects the lessons of the Torah and Jewish holidays with insights for everyday life, emphasizing the Torah’s eternal relevance for Jews of all backgrounds. Continue Reading
Rabbi Hirsch's Drashot & Classes (recorded on weekdays)
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Mekor Habracha is a vibrant, warm, welcoming synagogue, which celebrates the richness of Torah and Jewish tradition, and the joy of friendship and community. Mekor Habracha is an extraordinary shul experience; please visit us and see for yourself!
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