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    Congregation Bnai Abraham

    4.8 (6 reviews)

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    A very warm and inviting shul. They have a lovely preschool which is caring, open, and loving!

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    Society Hill Synagogue - Our Congregation making Motzi

    Society Hill Synagogue

    4.1(7 reviews)
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    This shul has managed to maintain its original historic dignity. The majority of members are not…read morepoliticians or snobs. Decency. Honor. Respect. Balance. Community. I didnt think we made shuls like this anymore. Bravo! Principles and morals over money and influence. The Rabbi Avi Winokur still managed to win an award for being one of the top ten, most inspiring and influential Rabbis in America. He has the grey hairs to prove it. Ironically, thus conservative shul has also become a sanctuary for Orthodox Jews fed up with denominational politics. Strength to strength! The executive director, Betty, even caters the meals more often than not. One of the top 5 kiddushes in Philadelphia! What a privilege to review such a synagogue!

    Three stars, not because it's bad, but because yelp defines four stars as "Yay! I'm a fan" and it's…read morenot quite there. I didn't actually go myself, but sent my dad as he was looking for a synagogue for the Saturday we were visiting Philadelphia, and this one seemed like it would do the trick. He said the service was fine, but was mostly women. Being conservative in the more literal sense (that is, stuck in his ways), he was amused that the service was led by a female rabbi, and that they wouldn't have been able to make a minyan without the women present. I suppose he was a little rattled by the break in tradition, but when pressed, he said that the rabbi was passionate and professional and took her duties very seriously. So, in all, I'd say it was a positive experience for the old man, who had never seen a female rabbi in action before. I guess I am a fan after all.

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    Society Hill Synagogue - The front of the synagogue, as seen from Spruce Street

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    Beth Sholom Congregation

    Beth Sholom Congregation

    4.9(7 reviews)
    9.7 mi

    I'm a bit of an architecture nerd and a Jewish history nerd. So when my mom, my husband, and I were…read morein Philadelphia for a long weekend a few weeks ago, I knew I wanted to visit Beth Sholom and take a tour. Why? It's Frank Lloyd Wright's only synagogue and so has a fascinating history! You can book a guided architectural building tour a head of time on their website - it's a 1.5-hour experience (movie and tour of the building). There's a gallery area with timelines and photographs that tell the story of Philadelphia's Jewish community and the Beth Sholom synagogue as well. The tour was great. I don't know if I find the synagogue beautiful, but I found it interesting and awesome (the glass panels, the ceiling, the chandelier, the sloped floor,...!). I'm so glad we made the hike up to Elkins Park to visit (we didn't have a car, so we took the regional train up from Philly and walked to the synagogue; we took a ride share on the way home since we were in a bit of a rush then). If you're interested in Frank Lloyd Wright, American architecture history, or Jewish American history, Beth Sholom is well worth a visit!

    Beth Sholom "House of Peace" is a truly spectacular building with a spectacular story…read more Through trial and tribulation to get this masterpiece erected from the ground, it took around a decade. Frank Lloyd Wright was a master artist/architect/artisan to be able to take the requests of the Rabbi and create it into the space it is today. We really enjoyed the tour and the tour guide was very knowledgeable. I recommend stopping by this architectural wonder if you are ever near the Philly area. You can register for a tour online. Don't forget, tickets to tour FLW homes and buildings help the preservation efforts of these beautiful structures!

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    Congregation Beth El

    Congregation Beth El

    5.0(2 reviews)
    12.1 mi

    Very engaging congregation. I go here with my grandfather and usually my father and they are both…read moredelighted every time. Setting: gorgeous main sanctuary with Jerusalem stone and a real eternal flame. There is always plenty of seating. Accomodations: my grandfather uses a headset that Beth El provides so he can better hear the service. Everyone always tries to help him as much as possible, whether that's giving him chocolate or finding a place to sit. And the Cantor always makes sure that he has a chance to touch the Torah with his tallit. Service: a couple things to be desired here but none of them a big deal. The service is very lively, with everyone singing, and the Cantor has a great singing voice. The spirit in the room is palpable! I don't enjoy how they sort of take a break during the returning of the Torah, with the congregants talking amongst themselves but that only lasts a few minutes. I also don't love every dvar Torah, as some are too long winded to reach people unfamiliar with Torah but too basic in subject to reach more familiar people. However, there are multiple dvar Torahs in the service and usually at least one is interesting. They use the Siddur Sim Shalom for Shabbat and festivals (at least for Shabbat morning services and festivals). While I prefer the Siddur Lev Shalem, the Sim Shalom for Shabbat and Festivals of course works great. And here's where I'll put- the one star review on this page doesn't make sense. If you're familiar with synagogues at all then you know all synagogues require you to get a ticket for high holiday (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur) services because that is when a synagoge is at its most crowded. Ridiculous. Social events: while I've never been to a social event since I live pretty far away, I always hear them announced and they always seem to have a ton going on, even including golf. They also had casual Shabbat last Shabbat where people were told they didn't have to dress as formally and that there would be a sort of tea time between Shacharit and the Torah Service. I didn't personally go but my father thought it was wonderful. Food: usually the food is pretty great. Admittedly, I only remember having been when there was a Bar/Bat Mitzvah (where the family is paying for some of the food) but then it's usually pretty great. It's always dairy and there's always egg salad and tuna salad but usually there's bagels (of all different flavors, I get blueberry), cream cheese, and smoked salmon as well as kugel. Sometimes there's also delicious macaroni and cheese. Overall, delicious. This is a great Conservative shul and everyone in the area should try it out!

    Wow such sinagog much jewish. Wow. Very Hebrew. Much kosher. Such rabbi. Wow. Very hazzan. Much…read morereligious. Very conservative. Such review. Wow.

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    Congregation Shivtei Yeshuron Ezras Israel - Congregation Shivtei Yeshuron-Ezras Israel, 2015 S 4th Street in 2013.

    Congregation Shivtei Yeshuron Ezras Israel

    4.0(1 review)
    1.4 mi

    Shivtei Yeshuron-Ezras Israel is one of the few remaining synagogues in South Philadelphia. From…read morewhat I understand, there are still sabbath services held at this orthodox congregation. But it has also become a living museum of South Philadelphia Jewry. I toured the synagogue, which is within a 3-story rowhouse deep in South Philadelphia. Hidden Philadelphia was hosting an event and I am so glad they did. This is truly a hidden gem that will allow you to see history in a natural way, without fussy curation and plexiglass boxes. I had learned that there was an active Jewish community in South Philadelphia prior to WWI. In those times, the Irish, Italians, and Jews remained in separate corridors running north and south. And over the next 100 years, the Jewish community dispersed elsewhere, while the next waves of immigrants moved in. The synagogue itself is an amazing sight to see. I live in a South Philly rowhome and I was amazed at the size of the building. The synagogue is situated on the first floor and you can read the fading memorial plaques on the way. Upstairs you can see some of their archived objects, including hundreds of photographs in piles. I believe Hidden Philadelphia may have set that up, but it's fun to pick through the objects and photos like I used to explore my parents' attic when I was young. There is also a sewing exhibit on the second floor, which is part of a special project set up by the ADMK Knit lab. They are using looms to make a textile to put on the front of the building. A synagogue cozy, perhaps. I don't know whether the project is finished, but it was still running through 6/30/2013. The third floor is a vacant apartment, which still kept some objects, furniture and clothing. Some of a former Rabbi's belongings are still there. It's a mysterious place because the area reveals intimate details, but doesn't tell a complete story.

    From the owner: We are a traditional Orthodox synagogue. The last remaining in south Philly.read more

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