Society Hill Synagogue

07/31/2026

Join us for a warm Open House Shabbat on August 28 & 29 and discover what makes Society Hill Synagogue such a special community. From beautiful services to friendly faces, it's a wonderful opportunity to experience Jewish life in the heart of Philadelphia.

Bring a friend, bring your family, or come on your own — we can't wait to welcome you!

✨ Details and RSVP here: www.societyhillsynagogue.org/open-house-shabbat-2026/

07/28/2026

✨ Celebrate the High Holidays as a family at Society Hill Synagogue! ✨

The Yamim Nora’im — the Days of Awe — are a time for reflection, connection, and coming together as a community. Whether your family is joining us for the first time or continuing a beloved tradition, we invite you to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with us in ways that are joyful, engaging, and rooted in tradition. 🍎

📅 Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur | High Holidays 5787 / 2026–2027
📍 Society Hill Synagogue
📝 Registration required for all family services and teen programs: https://www.societyhillsynagogue.org/high-holidays-5787/

07/27/2026

This week’s Member Spotlight is Mindy Fingerman!

Mindy and her family have been members of Society Hill Synagogue since 2023. Sam, her 17-month-old son, loves the Young Families Shabbat service, an amazing program that the family looks forward to each month.

Outside of Society Hill Synagogue, Mindy and her husband volunteer with a local dog rescue and have welcomed more than 40 dogs into their home over the past four years.

Mindy is always looking to connect and meet new people, so if you see her, please say hello!

07/24/2026

🚌📚 Join Triple Chai (54+) for a memorable New England adventure! 🍂

This three-day cultural excursion will take us to some of New England's most inspiring literary, artistic, and historic landmarks, including:

📖 The Yiddish Book Center
✍️ The Mark Twain House
🎨 Smith College Museum of Art
🏛️ Connecticut State Capitol

Your trip includes round-trip motor coach transportation, 2 nights of hotel accommodations, continental breakfasts, 2 group dinners, and admission to all scheduled sites.

📅 November 9–11
⏰ Reserve your spot by September 4!
🔗 Full itinerary & registration: www.societyhillsynagogue.org/triple-chai-amherst

07/22/2026

✨ Open House Shabbat is almost here! ✨

Looking for a warm, welcoming community? Join us for Open House Shabbat on Friday, August 28 & Saturday, August 29 — and invite your friends to experience Society Hill Synagogue!

🕯️ TGIShabbat
👨‍👩‍👧 Young Families Shabbat
📖 Shabbat morning Torah discussion
🍪 Special treats & community connection

If you're not yet a Society Hill Synagogue member, we'd love to welcome you. 💙

📅 August 28–29
🔗 RSVP: www.societyhillsynagogue.org/open-house-shabbat-2026/

07/20/2026

This week’s Member Spotlight is Beverly Michaels! Since joining Society Hill Synagogue in 2008, Beverly has been an active and engaged member through her involvement as a Shabbat regular, Adult Education aficionado, and Hebrew School Graduate grandparent.

Beverly volunteers with Kosher Meals on Wheels, where she delivers meals to Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors and connects with them in their native language. Her favorite Society Hill Synagogue program is the Adult Education courses with all of the clergy, past and present. One of her favorite memories is celebrating her adult Bat Mitzvah alongside two of her daughters and three other congregants.

We are grateful for Beverly’s dedication, kindness, and continued involvement, and we’re so glad she is part of the Society Hill Synagogue community!

07/19/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Society Hill Synagogue member Terri Soifer and her inspiring work transforming Jewish education through Makom Community. Read how her lifelong passion for Jewish learning, community, and connection is helping shape the future of Jewish engagement in Philadelphia and beyond.

Meet Terri Soifer, the director of strategy at Makom Community, the Jewish after-school program in Philadelphia.

07/17/2026

✨ The gates are open, and we’re ready to welcome 5787 together. 🍎

Join Society Hill Synagogue for uplifting High Holiday services, joyful family programming, and a warm, inclusive community for all ages.

🔗 Celebrate the New Year with us: www.societyhillsynagogue.org/high-holidays-5787/

07/16/2026

🫧 Where little minds bubble with curiosity! 🫧

At Society Hill Synagogue Playschool, every day is filled with laughter, discovery, friendship, and plenty of bubbles. We believe the best learning happens through play — and the biggest smiles are just a bonus. 💙

Come see what makes our community so special!

07/15/2026

🕯️ Join us on Wednesday, July 22 at 8:15 PM for a soulful, candlelit Tishah B'Av service.

Together, we'll commemorate the destruction of the ancient Temples and gather in a space for collective grief, reflection, and remembrance. As we mourn this foundational loss, we also honor the communal losses of every generation — including our own.