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Shabbat Shuvah & Yom Kippur 5787
September 18 - 21, 2026 · 7 - 10 Tishrei 5787
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High Holidays @ Mekor
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Schedule of Services
| Friday, September 18 (Shabbat Shuvah) |
| 6:47pm |
Candle Lighting |
| 6:45pm |
Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat / Maariv |
| Shabbat, September 19 (Parshat Ha'azinu — Shabbat Shuvah — 8 Tishrei) |
| 9:15am |
Morning Services (Shacharit) |
| 6:30pm |
Mincha followed by Third Meal & Maariv |
| 7:43pm |
Shabbat Ends / Havdalah |
| Sunday, September 20 (Erev Yom Kippur — 9 Tishrei) |
| 8:25am |
Morning Services (Shacharit) with Selichot & Kapparot |
| 2:00pm |
Mincha (with Al Chet) |
| 6:44pm |
Candle Lighting |
| 6:45pm |
Kol Nidrei |
| Monday, September 21 (Yom Kippur Day — 10 Tishrei) |
| 9:00am |
Morning Services (Shacharit) |
| ~11:00am |
Yizkor Memorial Service (approximate) |
| 5:30pm |
Mincha |
| 6:30pm |
Neilah (Closing Service) |
| 7:41pm |
Fast Ends / Shofar / Havdalah |
The Center City Eruv is UP!
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 This Week
Kiddush on Shabbat Shuvah is sponsored by Sunnie and Ken Rosenstein in memory of Sunnie’s parents, Hannah and Ken Sterling. May their memories be for a blessing.
The Yom Kippur Break-the-Fast is sponsored by Yah-el Har-el and Andrés Catalán in honor of Uriel becoming a Bar Mitzvah. Mazal Tov to Uriel, sisters Elia and Aloma, and the entire family!
The Yom Kippur Break-the-Fast is also sponsored by Rachel Glyn in loving memory of her mother, Florence Handman, whose Yahrzeit was the 9th of Tishrei. May her neshama have an aliyah.
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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Yom Kippur Seats & Mekor Membership
High Holiday reservations are now closed. If you still need seats for Yom Kippur, please contact the shul directly. Mekor members attend free of charge and receive reduced guest prices. Every attendee, including every member, must reserve in advance to have a seat held. Guest, non-member, and student reservations are also available.
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Lulav & Etrog Pickup
Lulav and Etrog sets will be labeled and available for pickup in the shul hallway after Yom Kippur, during the Break-the-Fast and up until Sukkot whenever the shul is open.
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Mekor, BZBI, and Shtiebel Sukkah Hop 2026
Everyone is welcome to join our Sukkah Hop on Shabbat, September 26 (first day of Sukkot) from 2:00pm to 5:00pm, in partnership with BZBI and South Philly Shtiebel. Go at your leisure anytime between 2:00pm and 5:00pm and visit as many sukkot as you would like. Maps will be available.
If you would like to host community members in your sukkah, please sign up by Sunday, September 20. Hosts should be home by 2:00pm and provide simple kosher snacks or treats (no full meal needed). Please note any accessibility details on the form.
Host sign up deadline: Sunday, September 20
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Help Build the Mekor Sukkah
We will be putting up the shul sukkah on either Tuesday evening, September 22, or Wednesday evening, September 23, depending on volunteer availability. If you can lend a hand, please sign up on WhatsApp or email the shul at admin@mekorhabracha.org.
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Simchat Torah Lunch at Mekor
Join us at Mekor Habracha for Simchat Torah Lunch immediately following Hakafot on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Lunch will be dairy with pareve options catered by Green Bowl in Lakewood.
Pricing:
• Members: $18
• Non-Members: $25
• Children (under 8): $5
• Sponsorship (named or anonymous): At least $72 in addition to the meal cost
Payment can be sent via Venmo to @Mekor-Habracha. For questions, please reach out to Rabbi Gotlib at rabbisgotlib@mekorhabracha.org or the Events Committee at events@mekorhabracha.org.
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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 Alef will meet this Shabbat at 3:00pm. 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 Update
The Center City Eruv fundraising campaign has been postponed until after the High Holidays. Donations are still welcome and may be made at:
Support the Center City Eruv campaign
Thank you for your continued support of the Center City Eruv.
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Klezmer Benefit for Ukrainian Children
Join Common Man for Ukraine for a Klezmer Benefit Concert for Ukrainian Children on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at KleinLife JCC.
Learn more and register.
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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 & Holiday Services: September 18 to 22
Friday, September 18
6:45am Morning Services followed by Selichot
Sunday, September 20 (Erev Yom Kippur)
8:25am Morning Services (Shacharit) with Selichot & Kapparot
2:00pm Mincha (with Al Chet)
6:44pm Candle Lighting
6:45pm Kol Nidrei
Monday, September 21 (Yom Kippur Day)
9:00am Morning Services (Shacharit)
~11:00am Yizkor Memorial Service (approximate)
5:30pm Mincha
6:30pm Neilah (Closing Service)
7:41pm Fast Ends / Shofar / Havdalah
Tuesday, September 22
6:50am Morning Services
6:45pm Mincha / 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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Klezmer Benefit Concert for Ukrainian Children
Sunday, October 11 at KleinLife JCC
Join the community for a special benefit concert supporting Ukrainian children. For full details and registration, please visit the Klezmer Benefit concert registration page.
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