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)
Shabbat Parshat Devarim/Tisha B'Av
9-10 Menachem Av August 5-7
Friday Evening August 5
7pm Mincha/Early Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv
RSVP required to mekorhabracha@gmail.com
7:51 pm - Candle Lighting
Shabbat August 6
9:15am - Morning services, followed by a hot Kiddush
10:45am - MekorKids Shabbat Club
Mishebeirach List - Add a name and we will say a Mishebeirach prayer for someone who is ill.
SUMMARY OF HALACHOT OF TISHA B'AV by Rabbi Hirsch
6:00pm - Mincha followed by 3rd meal RSVP required mekorhabracha@gmail.com
There will be no Talmud class this Shabbat
8:08pm - Fast Begins
8:51pm - Shabbat Ends - No Havdalah
9:30pm - Maariv followed by Eicha and night-time Kinot
RSVP required mekorhabracha@gmail.com
The reading of Eicha will also be available via Zoom
Please email the shul for the ID and password
READ EICHA AT HOME
RECITE KINOT AT HOME
Sunday August 7, Tisha B'av
8:30am - Shacharit with Kinot RSVP required, to mekorhabracha@gmail.com
10:30am - MekorKids Tisha B'av Program
at Yoella & Jeremy's home
Lunch for children will be served.
For address & to RSVP email yoella.epstein@gmail.com
1:06 pm - Chatzot
7:30pm - Mincha/Maariv RSVP required, mekorhabracha@gmail.com
8:40pm - Fast Ends/Havdalah
Shabbat Shalom and best wishes for an easy and meaningful fast.
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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