Sukkot 5787

September 25-October 2, 2026 · 15-21 Tishrei 5787

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 at shul.

Thank You to Our Sukkah Builders!

A huge thank you to all of the dedicated volunteers who came out to help construct and decorate the Mekor shul sukkah for the community to enjoy throughout Yom Tov. Your hard work and time are greatly appreciated!

Using the Mekor Sukkah: The Mekor sukkah is open for use for all of the holiday, including Chol HaMoed. Please email the shul at admin@mekorhabracha.org for location info and access details.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Donations to Mekor

We deeply appreciate donations -- large and small -- to help support our shul. To make your contribution, please use this link.

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.

To view the latest prayer for the welfare of soldiers of the IDF and all victims of terror click here.

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.

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.

Weekday Services

Chol HaMoed Sukkot Services: September 28 to October 2

Monday, September 28 (Chol HaMoed Day 1)

6:45am Morning Services (Shacharit)

2:00pm Mincha at 1818 Market or Mikveh Israel*

6:30pm Mincha followed by Maariv*

Tuesday, September 29 (Chol HaMoed Day 2)

6:45am Morning Services (Shacharit)

2:00pm Mincha at 1818 Market or Mikveh Israel*

6:30pm Mincha followed by Maariv*

Wednesday, September 30 (Chol HaMoed Day 3)

6:45am Morning Services (Shacharit)

2:00pm Mincha at 1818 Market or Mikveh Israel*

6:30pm Mincha followed by Maariv*

Thursday, October 1 (Chol HaMoed Day 4)

6:45am Morning Services (Shacharit)

2:00pm Mincha at 1818 Market or Mikveh Israel*

6:30pm Mincha followed by Maariv*

Friday, October 2 (Hoshanah Rabbah / Shemini Atzeret)

6:45am Morning Services (Shacharit)

6:20pm Mincha / Condensed 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.

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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