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Parshat Eikev
July 31 - August 1, 2026 18 Av 5786
Friday, July 31
7:00pm Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat / Maariv
7:57pm Candle Lighting
Shabbat, August 1
9:15am Morning Services
10:00am Torah Reading
Thank you to our readers,
David Daman, Yitzchak Tollinsky, Yogi Sragow, and Jacob Zieper
10:20am Mini-Minyan
~11:30am Kiddush
6:45pm Pre-Mincha Classes
7:45pm Mincha / Third Meal / Maariv
9:00pm Havdalah
For more details on all Shabbat Zmanim, weekly services, sponsorship opportunities, Mishebeirach requests, and programming, please visit mekorhabracha.org.
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Kiddush This Week
This week's Bagel Brunch Kiddush is sponsored by
Sunnie and Ken Rosenstein and family
In honor of Mimi and Talie and their amazing life together
for the past ten years and many to come
Mazal Tov!
This week's Kiddush is also sponsored by
Joseph Maltinsky and Adina Fleisher
in honor of Joseph's aufruf and their upcoming wedding!
Mazal tov!
We greatly appreciate all of the contributions and gestures, great and small, that make Mekor the inclusive and welcoming community that we are.
We are especially thankful to those who sponsor, set up, and clean up our Shabbat dinners, kiddush, and third meal. Thank you for all of your help!
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Shabbat Lunch with Leket Israel!
Join us on August 29th for a special Shabbat Lunch with a representative from Leket - Israel's National Foodbank! Registration for lunch is required by 12:00pm on Wednesday, August 24th.
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High Holiday Reservations Are Open!
High Holiday reservations are now open! Reserve now for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur at Mekor. Members attend at no additional charge, but every attendee, including every member, must reserve in advance to have a seat held. Guest, non-member, and student reservations are also available. A dedicated High Holiday email with additional information will be sent shortly.
Mekor MembershipMekor members receive High Holiday seats at no additional charge, but every member must reserve in advance to have a seat held. Join or renew your membership.
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Center City Eruv Campaign Update
The Center City Eruv fundraising campaign has been postponed until after the High Holidays. Donations are still welcome and may be made at:
https://thechesedfund.com/centercityeruv/ep2026/teams/mekorhabracha
Thank you for your continued support of the Center City Eruv!
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Yizkor Books 2026-2027
Mekor will again publish our Yizkor Book for use on Yom Kippur, Shemini Atzeret, Pesach, and Shavuot.
It will include Yizkor prayers and a special section dedicated to family and friends whom you wish to memorialize.
SUBMIT YIZKOR BOOK LISTINGS
You can also contribute towards the Yizkor Books by a check made payable to the shul.
Submission Deadline: September 1, 2026 @12:00pm
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Donations to Mekor
We deeply appreciate donations -- large and small -- to help support our shul. To make your contribution, please use this link.
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Support of Israel: Events & Initiatives
In addition to the information below, please visit our new Support of Israel website page for announcements about initiatives online and across the greater Philadelphia Jewish community, all in support of Israel. See our newest entries about how you can support civil defense efforts in Israel.
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To view the latest prayer for the welfare of soldiers of the IDF and all victims of terror click here. |
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Click here to read Rabbi Hirsch's latest Torah articles on Substack, many of which speak about Israel.
Click here to read Rabbi Gotlib's latest articles on Substack.
Sunnie Epstein's weekly Divrei Torah on the Parshiot HaShavuah can be found on YouTube here.
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Daily Minyan
We welcome everyone to join us for a Minyan, whether it's once a week or every weekday!
Please email the Shul to RSVP for a particular service or to be added to the Minyan WhatsApp group. RSVPs for minyanim are appreciated.
Morning and Evening weekday services are followed by a brief halacha insight by Rabbi Hirsch or Rabbi Gotlib.
Weekday Services & Events: August 2 - 7
Sunday, August 2
8:30am Morning Services followed by Amud Yomi
8:00pm Mincha/Maariv*
Monday August 3
6:45am Morning Services
7:30am Amud Yomi
2:00pm Mincha at 1818 Market or Mikveh Israel
8:00pm Mincha/Maariv*
Tuesday, August 4
6:55am Morning Services
7:30am Amud Yomi
2:00pm Mincha at 1818 Market or Mikveh Israel
8:00pm Mincha/Maariv*
Wednesday, August 5
6:55am Morning Services
7:30am Amud Yomi
2:00pm Mincha at 1818 Market or Mikveh Israel
8:00pm Mincha/Maariv*
Thursday, August 6
6:45am Morning Services
2:00pm Mincha at 1818 Market or Mikveh Israel
8:00pm Mincha/Maariv*
Friday, August 7
6:55am Morning Services
7:30am Amud Yomi
7:00pm Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv
7:49pm Candle Lighting
*At this time, Weekday Mincha/Ma'ariv will only be held if at least 10 people sign up in advance. Please email the shul to RSVP for a particular service or to be added to our Minyan WhatsApp Group.
Please note that Friday Night Services will remain at 7:00pm through the Summer.
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We all benefit from the wonderful work done by Mekor volunteers! Please consider helping out with the following initiatives:
- Join the Kiddush (setup) Committee
- Join the Hospitality Committee
- Make cholent for Kiddush.
Erik will teach you how to make the special Mekor Habracha recipe!
Please contact Erik Schneiman @ erik.schneiman@gmail.com
- Be a Mashgiach for IKC establishments
- Be an Eruv Checker
Training will be provided for all positions.
Please email the Shul for info about volunteering!
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