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Parshat Noach
October 16 - 17, 2026 · 6 Cheshvan 5787
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Shabbat Schedule
| Friday, October 16 |
| 6:01pm |
Candle Lighting |
| 6:00pm |
Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat / Maariv |
| Shabbat, October 17: Parshat Noach |
| 9:15am |
Morning Services (Shacharit) |
| ~11:45am |
Kiddush |
| 5:00pm |
Pre-Mincha Classes |
| 5:45pm |
Mincha, Third Meal (Seudah Shlishit), Maariv |
| 6:59pm |
Havdalah / Shabbat Ends |
The Center City Eruv is UP! For eruv status and interactive eruv map, click here.
Please help the Center City Eruv with a donation. And, if you're able, the best way to support the Eruv is to become an eruv-checker. Speak to Rabbi Hirsch or Rabbi Gotlib if you are interested in this opportunity.
For more details on Shabbat zmanim, weekly services, sponsorship opportunities, Mishebeirach requests, and programming, please visit the Mekor website.
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Kiddush
If you would like to sponsor Kiddush this Shabbat or an upcoming week, please contact the shul.
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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Youth Programs: Mini Minyan & Shmuel Alef
Mini Minyan: Mini Minyan will be held every Shabbat. Mini Minyan starts around 10:20am and is for anyone in elementary through middle school.
Shmuel Aleph Class: Shmuel Aleph will meet each Shabbat at 3:00pm throughout the year. It is for 6th to 8th graders. Contact Yoella Epstein at yoella.epstein@gmail.com for location info.
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Center City Eruv Campaign: Now Live (Every Dollar Is Doubled!)
The Center City Eruv fundraising campaign is now live! The official campaign runs from November 7 to November 10. Please consider donating early to help ensure we reach our $75,000 goal. Thanks to generous matching donors, every dollar donated is doubled!
This vital campaign funds critical infrastructure upgrades: replacing aging materials with durable alternatives, implementing halachic enhancements, and providing better tools and inspection routes for our weekly eruv-checkers.
Double your impact: Donate early to the Center City Eruv campaign →
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Last Chance to RSVP: Shabbat Luncheon & Art Experience with Igal Fedida (Oct 24)
Last chance to RSVP! The deadline to reserve for our Shabbat luncheon with acclaimed Israeli artist Igal Fedida (co-sponsored by Nefesh B’Nefesh) is Tuesday, October 20. Igal will share his personal “Lech Lecha” journey of courage, creativity, and resilience.
When: Shabbat, October 24, 2026
Art Display: On display throughout Shabbat, with viewing hours Saturday night (8:30 PM to 10:00 PM) and Sunday (12:00 PM to 4:00 PM). A portion of art sales will be donated to Mekor Habracha.
Luncheon: $10 for members, $20 for non-members, $5 for children under 8 (Venmo: @Mekor-Habracha).
Click here to register for the luncheon • View event flyer (PDF)
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Scientists in Synagogues: Community Survey
Thanks to Marilyn Schapira and Rabbi Gotlib, Mekor was one of only nine synagogues nationwide selected to participate in Scientists in Synagogues (a project of Sinai and Synapses). We will be hosting a special Science Shabbaton exploring the intersections of Judaism and modern science.
Please take 5 to 10 minutes to complete the brief pre-program survey by October 28 to help shape our topics and speakers:
Take the Scientists in Synagogues survey →
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Mercaz Chesed Project: Volunteers Needed!
Join Mercaz for a meaningful chesed opportunity helping children living in local shelters. Volunteers will play games with the children and help serve and share lunch.
Sunday, October 25 | 12:30 to 2:30 PM
1340 Brown Street, Philadelphia
Additional dates: December 20, February 28, and April 18.
Service hours available! For more information, email mercazphilly@gmail.com or follow @mercazphilly on Instagram.
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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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Divrei Torah
Click here to read Rabbi Hirsch's latest Torah articles on Substack.
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 or to join the Minyan WhatsApp group. RSVPs are appreciated.
Morning and evening weekday services are followed by a brief halachic insight by Rabbi Hirsch or Rabbi Gotlib. Amud Yomi follows most morning services.
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Weekday Services
Weekday Services: October 18 - October 23
Sunday, October 18
8:30am Morning Services
5:55pm Mincha followed by Maariv*
Monday, October 19
6:45am Morning Services
2:00pm Mincha at 1818 Market or Mikveh Israel*
5:55pm Mincha followed by Maariv*
Tuesday, October 20
6:55am Morning Services
2:00pm Mincha at 1818 Market or Mikveh Israel*
5:55pm Mincha followed by Maariv*
Wednesday, October 21
6:55am Morning Services
2:00pm Mincha at 1818 Market or Mikveh Israel*
5:55pm Mincha followed by Maariv*
Thursday, October 22
6:45am Morning Services
2:00pm Mincha at 1818 Market or Mikveh Israel*
5:55pm Mincha followed by Maariv*
Friday, October 23
6:55am Morning Services
5:53pm Candle Lighting
5:55pm Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat / Maariv *Weekday Mincha and Mincha/Maariv are held when there is sufficient interest. Please email the Shul or use the Minyan WhatsApp group for confirmation.
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Volunteers Needed
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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