Welcome to
Mekor Habracha/Center City Synagogue!
We are located at 1500 Walnut St. (entrance on SW side of 15th St.)
Suite 206 (2nd floor)
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JOIN US for the HIGH HOLIDAYS at MEKOR!
Click here for all Mekor High Holidays info.
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Parshat Eikev/Mevarchim Chodesh Elul
23 Menachem Av August 19-20
Friday Evening August 19
7pm Mincha/Early Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv
RSVP required to mekorhabracha@gmail.com
7:33 pm - Candle Lighting
Shabbat August 20
9:15am - Morning services, followed by a hot Kiddush
10:45am - MekorKids Shabbat Club
6:45pm - Talmud class with Rabbi Hirsch
7:30pm - Mincha/3rd meal/Maariv/Havdalah
8:32pm - Shabbat ends
This week's Kiddush, with sushi & ice cream cake, is sponsored by Cassidy Martinez and Jordan Shafron, in honor of the completion of Cassidy's conversion to Judaism. Mazal tov!
Mishebeirach List - Add a name and we will say a Mishebeirach prayer for someone who is ill.
Shabbat Shalom!
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Mekor Weekday Schedule August 14-19
To attend Shacharit, RSVP to mekorhabracha@gmail.com
Sun. 8:30am -- Shacharit
10:00am-- Mekor Chesed Project with JRA
Mon. 6:45am -- Shacharit
Tues. 6:55am -- Shacharit
Wed. 6:55am -- Shacharit
Thurs. 6:45am -- Shacharit
Fri. 6:55am -- Shacharit, followed by
Parsha Class with Rabbi Hirsch
JOIN US for the HIGH HOLIDAYS at MEKOR!
Click here for all Mekor High Holidays info.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Parshat Eikev/Mevarchim Chodesh Elul
23 Menachem Av August 19-20
Friday Evening August 19
7pm Mincha/Early Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv
RSVP required to mekorhabracha@gmail.com
7:33 pm - Candle Lighting
Shabbat August 20
9:15am - Morning services, followed by a hot Kiddush
10:45am - MekorKids Shabbat Club
6:45pm - Talmud class with Rabbi Hirsch
7:30pm - Mincha/3rd meal/Maariv/Havdalah
8:32pm - Shabbat ends
This week's Kiddush, with sushi & ice cream cake, is sponsored by Cassidy Martinez and Jordan Shafron, in honor of the completion of Cassidy's conversion to Judaism. Mazal tov!
Mishebeirach List - Add a name and we will say a Mishebeirach prayer for someone who is ill.
Shabbat Shalom!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mekor Weekday Schedule August 14-19
To attend Shacharit, RSVP to mekorhabracha@gmail.com
Sun. 8:30am -- Shacharit
10:00am-- Mekor Chesed Project with JRA
Mon. 6:45am -- Shacharit
Tues. 6:55am -- Shacharit
Wed. 6:55am -- Shacharit
Thurs. 6:45am -- Shacharit
Fri. 6:55am -- Shacharit, followed by
Parsha Class with Rabbi Hirsch
Our CommunityMekor Habracha is a vibrant and inclusive congregation located in Center City, Philadelphia. We have a diverse membership from all across the city, and visitors, whether local residents or out-of-towners, are always welcome.
Since it was founded in 2007, the Shul has attracted, and continues to attract a diverse group of people including students, young professionals, newlyweds, families and empty nesters. We offer a range of religious, educational and social activities, as well as plenty of opportunities for community members to get involved. Continue Reading |
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Our Rabbi
Rabbi Eliezer Hirsch
Rabbi Eliezer Hirsch has led the remarkable growth of our community since its inception. In his books, sermons and classes, he connects the lessons of the Torah portion 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 before or after Shabbat)
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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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