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In the News

Mekor In the News

3/18/25 

YOU SHOULD KNOW … Rabbi Steven Gotlib

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Jewish Exponent

4/20/22

You Should Know ... Josh Weiss 

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Jewish Exponent - mentions Mekor

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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 â€‹

8/12/21 

Area Restaurants Seek Hechshers 

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Jewish Exponent -- features  Rabbi Hirsch & IKC

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 â€‹

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

7/2/20

Center City Kosher Fave Mama's Vegetarian Closes  

Jewish Exponent -- quotes Rabbi Hirsch

3/20/20 

Fighting Coronavirus with Chesed  â€‹

Philadelphia Jewish Link -- features Rabbi Hirsch's book Pesach Without the Pain

3/11/20

How Coronavirus Has Impacted Jewish Ritual Practices 

Jewish Exponent -- quotes Rabbi Hirsch

3/10/20

Grindcore X Crust Now Kosher Certified 

Jewish Exponent -- features Rabbi Hirsch

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 2/6/20

Community Happenings 

Philadelphia Jewish Link, P. 11 -- photos from Mekor's 5th Annual Gala

1/9/20

Chanukah Happenings 

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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

12/26/19

Three Myths About Parenting Your Toddlers

Philadelphia Jewish Link, P.32 -- article by Mekor member Julia Rafsky

12/26/19 

Beautiful

Philadelphia Jewish Link, P.26 -- D'var Torah by Rabbi Hirsch

(about the CC Eruv) 12/17/19

Letter to the Editor 

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 

Sukkot Scenes

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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

9/12/19

The "Key" to the New Year

Philadelphia Jewish Link, P.27 --- D'var Torah by Rabbi Hirsch

8/27/19

Educators Weigh Teaching at Jewish Schools

Jewish Exponent --- Quotes Mekor member Ayelet Seed

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5/22/19

Samosa Vegetarian Lands Kosher Certification

  

Jewish Exponent -- Features Rabbi Hirsch

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3/24/19

Second or Third Time Around, Wedding's Different â€‹

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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1/31/18 

Rabbis Can Run for Youth at Risk in Israel 

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Jewish Press -- Features Rabbi Hirsch

8/29/18

Young Jews Welcomed for Wine Tasting 

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Jewish Exponent -- Features Mekor  

1/31/2018

Rabbis Can Run for Youth At Risk in Israel

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Jewish Press -- Features Rabbi Hirsch  

1/31/2018

Local Rabbis in It for the Long Run

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Jewish Exponent -- Features Rabbi Hirsch

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

1/05/2017

Locals React to U.S. Abstention from UN Vote

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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

8/27/2015

US Rabbis Sign Letter Opposing Nuclear Agreement

Jewish Exponent -- Features Rabbi Hirsch

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

Making Carrying Shabbat-Friendly

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Jewish Exponent -- Mekor Habracha community

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

6/17/2014

Activists Prepare for Climate March

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Jewish Exponent -- Mentions Mekor's support

2/12/2014

Graduate-Level Matchmaking

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Jewish Exponent -- Mentions Mekor's support

10/16/2013

Creating Modern Orthodox Community

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Jewish Exponent -- Mentions Mekor Habracha

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

2/21/2013

A Night of Megillah and Music at Mekor Habracha

Press Release -- Announces Mekor's 2013

8/30/2012

Ring in 5773

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Press Release -- Announces Mekor's 2012

7/1/2012

Crockpot Crapshoot

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Miriam's Advice Well -- Features Rabbi Hirsch

3/8/2012

Purim: Stressing God's role in evil of world

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examiner.com -- By Adam Taxin

4/7/2011

Leaven's Fate: What to do with your chametz

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Jewish Exponent -- Quotes Rabbi Hirsch

1/21/2010

Focusing on Kids Makes Sense, but What About Singles?

Jewish Exponent -- Identifies Mekor

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

Mekor Habracha
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(215) 525-4246

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Philadelphia, PA 19102

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