In the News
Mekor In the News
4/18/23
Jewish Federation Planning Celebration for Israel's 75th Anniversary
Jewish Exponent - mentions Mekor
3/17/22
Interactive Mosaic Exhibit Encourages Diverse Interpretations
Jewish Exponent -- discusses our current art exhibit at Mekor; quotes Rabbi Hirsch
11/26/21
A Young Jewish Community Flourishes In Philadelphia
The Jewish Press -- features Mekor; quotes Rabbi Hirsch & Mekor member Chesky Kopel
9/23/21
Confused about Shemini Atzeret? The Hybrid Holiday Explained
Jewish Exponent -- quotes Rabbi Hirsch
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9/23/21
Should We Read More Torah in Era of Biblical Events?
Jewish Exponent -- quotes Rabbi Hirsch ​
7/23/20
Face Masks & a Mohel: Parents Figure Out How to Host a Bris During Coronovirus
Wall Street Journal -- features Mekor members Aliza Jaffe & Ben Sass
7/22/20
Parents, Teachers Weigh Pros and Cons of Schools Reopening ​
Jewish Exponent -- features Mekor member Rhona Gerber
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7/15/20
Eruv Maintenance Tricky in a Pandemic
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Jewish Exponent -- features Mekor member Jon Gradman
3/20/20
Fighting Coronavirus with Chesed ​
Philadelphia Jewish Link -- features Rabbi Hirsch's book Pesach Without the Pain
1/9/20
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Philadelphia Jewish Link, P.16 -- photos of Mekor's Chanukah Crafting Fun event
1/5/20
City Council Approves Center City Eruv Expansion
Jewish Exponent -- features Mekor members Jon Gradman & Andres Catalan
7/18/24
Philadelphian Shira Yoshor Starts Run For Their Lives Chapter to Help Hostages
Jewish Exponent
12/31/24
Federation and Center City Kehillah Celebrate Chanukah in Rittenhouse Square
Jewish Exponent
12/26/19
Three Myths About Parenting Your Toddlers
Philadelphia Jewish Link, P.32 -- article by Mekor member Julia Rafsky
(about the CC Eruv) 12/17/19
Philadelphia Jewish Link, P. 8 -- by Jon Gradman & Rabbi Hirsch
11/29/19
Hachnasat Orchim in Tourist-Friendly Philadelphia
Philadelphia Jewish Link, P. 22 -- Features Mekor​
11/8/19
Kosher Sandwich & Hummus Bar Opens in Center City
Jewish Exponent -- Features Rabbi Hirsch
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10/31/19
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Philadelphia Jewish Link, P.12 -- Features Mekor members repairing our sukkah
10/10/19
Center City Rabbi Releases New Book
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Philadelphia Jewish Link, P.21 -- Features Rabbi Hirsch
10/10/19
Center City Rabbi Among Honorees at Greater Philadelphia ZOA Annual Gala
Philadelphia Jewish Link, P.13 -- Features Rabbi Hirsch
8/27/19
Educators Weigh Teaching at Jewish Schools
Jewish Exponent --- Quotes Mekor member Ayelet Seed
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3/24/19
Second or Third Time Around, Wedding's Different ​
Jewish Exponent -- Features Mekor member Sunnie Rosenstein
10/14/18
Dozens gather for sacred celebration: 'It is a big deal'
KYW Newsradio 1060 -- Features Mekor
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8/29/2017
First-ever Hava NaGrilla Barbecue Contest Attracts Thousands
Jewish Exponent -- Features Mekor members
8/04/2017
Moshav Band presents Mekor Habracha Benefit Concert
Jewish Exponent -- Features Moments of Wrong
7/19/2017
American Rabbis Brush Off Being Named on Chief Rabbinate’s ‘Blacklist’
Jewish Exponent -- Quotes Rabbi Hirsch
6/01/2016
Music, Bonfire Light Up Kensington for Lag B’Omer
Jewish Exponent -- Features Moments of Wrong
5/20/2016
Mekor Habracha Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton with Rabbi Saul Berman
Jewish Exponent -- Features Mekor's third Shabbaton
4/20/2016
Waxman and Snyder to Challenge Sims for the 182nd District
Jewish Exponent -- Features Mekor members
3/2/2016
Federation chosen for prestigious leadership program
Jewish Community Voice -- Features Mekor Habracha
10/01/2015
What Message Are We Sending to Mourners? article by Sharrona Pearl
Kveller -- Features member of Mekor Habracha
8/13/2015
Why I Cook for Strangers article by Sharrona Pearl
Kveller -- Features member of Mekor Habracha
5/13/2015
Annual Jewish Heritage Night Fills Phillies Game
Jewish Exponent -- interviews several members
5/7/2015
Philadelphia Jews Celebrate Lag B'Omer With Bonfire and Music Fest
Jewish Exponent -- Mentions Moments of Wrong
4/22/2015
Back to Jewish Day School article by Yoella Epstein
Jewish Exponent -- Member of Mekor Habracha
4/9/2015
Jewish Weddings Are Blending Connubiality with Individuality
Jewish Exponent -- Quotes Rabbi Hirsch
3/4/2015
Calling Attention to Plight of "Chained" Women
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Jewish Exponent -- Features Mekor Habracha
2/25/2015
It's All About Location When It Comes to Eruvin
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Jewish Exponent -- Mekor Habracha community
10/2/2014
Speaking Their Minds: Rabbis Address Israel at the High Holidays
Jewish Exponent -- Mentions Rabbi Hirsch
10/4/2013
Marriage Equality Supporters Applaud State Bill
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Jewish Exponent -- Quotes Rabbi Hirsch
9/4/2013
Understanding Yom Kippur’s Focus on Atonement and Forgiveness
Jewish Exponent -- Quotes Rabbi Hirsch
1/27/2012
Moshav Band and Moments of Wrong ready to rock Union Transfer
examiner.com -- By Adam Taxin
8/11/2008
Keeping Jewish Heritage Alive in Center City
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Rittenhouse Square Revue -- Features Mekor
3/13/2008
Etz Chaim and Minyan Outgrowth Decide to Go Their Separate Ways
Jewish Exponent -- Explains of Mekor Habracha