Welcome to
Mekor Habracha
Center City Synagogue
Located at 1500 Walnut Street - Suite 206
(entrance on SW side of 15th Street)
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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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Rabbi Hirsch's 5785 New Year's Letter to the Mekor Community
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JOIN or RENEW your Mekor Habracha Membership
High Holidays at Mekor ~ RESERVE YOUR SEATS NOW!
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Simchat Torah Project ~ In Commemoration of October 7
Due to the generosity of the Mekor community, our shul is privileged to participate in a global initiative to mark the 1st anniversary of October 7.
A new me’il (Torah cover) was created in Israel for each of the participating synagogues worldwide, with an embroidered dedication in memory of the 1200 souls and the many soldiers and hostages who have since died, Al Kiddush Hashem, and the name of one of the kedoshim. Please click here to learn more about the events that will take place, in Israel and at Mekor, in connection with the Simchat Torah Project.
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Rabbi Hirsch and our entire congregation are pleased to welcome
Mekor Associate Rabbi Stephen Gotlib & Rebbetzin Ruth Gotlib
to our shul community!
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Parshat Ki Teitzei
11 Elul 5784 September 13-14, 2024
Friday, September 13
6:53pm Candle lighting
7:00pm Mincha, Kabbalat Shabbat, Maariv,
Shabbat, September 14
9:15am Morning Services followed by Kiddush
10:25am MekorKids Mini-minyan
11:00am MekorKids Shabbat Club
2:00pm Menachim Aleph Learning at the Epstein-Kriger Home
6:45pm Mincha & 3rd Meal
7:45pm Maariv & Havdala
7:52 pm 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.
September 15-20, 2024
Sunday September 15
8:00am Morning Services,
6:45pm Mincha/Maariv
Monday September 16
6:45am Morning Services
6:45pm Mincha/Maariv
Tuesday September 17
6:55am Morning Services
6:45pm Mincha/Maariv
Wednesday, September 18
6:55am Morning Services
6:45pm Mincha/Maariv
7:30pm High Holiday class with Rabbi Gotlib, part 2
Thursday September 19
6:45am Morning Services
6:45pm Mincha/Maariv
Friday September 13
6:55am Morning Services, followed by Rabbi Hirsch's halachic insight & parsha class
6:42pm Candle Lighting
6:50pm Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv,
Mekor Promo Video (Gala 2023)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
PRAYERS for ISRAEL
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Read Rabbi Hirsch's latest Substack article here.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Rabbi Hirsch's 5785 New Year's Letter to the Mekor Community
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
JOIN or RENEW your Mekor Habracha Membership
High Holidays at Mekor ~ RESERVE YOUR SEATS NOW!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Simchat Torah Project ~ In Commemoration of October 7
Due to the generosity of the Mekor community, our shul is privileged to participate in a global initiative to mark the 1st anniversary of October 7.
A new me’il (Torah cover) was created in Israel for each of the participating synagogues worldwide, with an embroidered dedication in memory of the 1200 souls and the many soldiers and hostages who have since died, Al Kiddush Hashem, and the name of one of the kedoshim. Please click here to learn more about the events that will take place, in Israel and at Mekor, in connection with the Simchat Torah Project.
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Rabbi Hirsch and our entire congregation are pleased to welcome
Mekor Associate Rabbi Stephen Gotlib & Rebbetzin Ruth Gotlib
to our shul community!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Parshat Ki Teitzei
11 Elul 5784 September 13-14, 2024
Friday, September 13
6:53pm Candle lighting
7:00pm Mincha, Kabbalat Shabbat, Maariv,
Shabbat, September 14
9:15am Morning Services followed by Kiddush
10:25am MekorKids Mini-minyan
11:00am MekorKids Shabbat Club
2:00pm Menachim Aleph Learning at the Epstein-Kriger Home
6:45pm Mincha & 3rd Meal
7:45pm Maariv & Havdala
7:52 pm 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.
September 15-20, 2024
Sunday September 15
8:00am Morning Services,
6:45pm Mincha/Maariv
Monday September 16
6:45am Morning Services
6:45pm Mincha/Maariv
Tuesday September 17
6:55am Morning Services
6:45pm Mincha/Maariv
Wednesday, September 18
6:55am Morning Services
6:45pm Mincha/Maariv
7:30pm High Holiday class with Rabbi Gotlib, part 2
Thursday September 19
6:45am Morning Services
6:45pm Mincha/Maariv
Friday September 13
6:55am Morning Services, followed by Rabbi Hirsch's halachic insight & parsha class
6:42pm Candle Lighting
6:50pm Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv,
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 Rabbis
Rabbi 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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