The Center City Beit Midrash (CCBM)
Summer Classes
at Mekor!
Summer Classes | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
Talmud Brachot | Tuesdays | 7:00 pm |
Religious Zionism | Wednesdays | 7:00 pm |
Rupture & Reconstruction | Thursdays | 7:00 pm |
Midrash Rabbah | Fridays | 6:45 pm |
Mission Statement
The Center City Beit Midrash (CCBM) is an inclusive, learning-centered organization committed to providing high-quality educational experiences for those seeking meaningful engagement with Jewish texts and traditions.
Through weekly classes and Shabbat programming, CCBM helps participants deepen their connection to Jewish learning and integrate it into their personal and communal lives.
Advocate for Yourself
A Free Workshop on Responding to Antisemitism
This free, three-part interactive workshop teaches a practical rhetorical technique to help you confidently respond to antisemitic or anti-Israel comments—without engaging in debate. Led by Dr. Julia Weinberg, a clinical and forensic psychologist with a legal background, the sessions are live, not recorded, and available remotely or in person by arrangement. The workshop helps you identify manipulative rhetoric, practice effective responses, and apply them to real-life scenarios. To learn more or schedule a session, contact drweinberg@outlook.com, (215) 219-6748, or visit www.jweinbergjdphd.com.
Simchat Torah Project
2024/5785
The Simchat Torah Project
(Updated 10/10/24)
To the Mekor Community,
We are pleased to bring you an update on the Simchat Torah Project, a global initiative to commemorate this first anniversary of October 7. We thank everyone in the Mekor Habracha community, here and in Israel, who made our participation possible.
A new me’il (Torah cover) was created in Israel for each of the participating synagogues worldwide, including Mekor. This beautiful me’il proclaims that this Torah is dedicated in memory of the 1200 souls and the many soldiers and hostages who have since died, Al Kiddush Hashem. Each me'il is also embroidered with the name of one of the kedoshim.
AJ and Alex Prombaum, our beloved Mekor alums who made Aliyah to Israel, represented Mekor at the launch event there in early September. A powerful ceremony was broadcast worldwide from the Kotel where the 1600 me’ilim, as well as several newly-written Sifrei Torah, were on display.
Following the ceremony, the bereaved family of the kadosh named on our me'il sent it to us. Mekor's October 7 commemorative event included the display of our new cover and words about the kadosh we are remembering. On Simchat Torah, when we dance with our scroll, Mekor will connect with communities around the world who joined in this project.
May we merit to fulfill the words of Tehillim, “הפכת מספדי למחול לי” ("You have turned my mourning into dancing") and see the coming of Mashiach speedily in our days.
Sincerely,
Rabbi Eliezer Hirsch
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Mekor Habracha/Center City Synagogue
Commemoration of October 7
6:15pm Mincha - 6:45pm Program
