Congregation Mikveh Israel
Spanish & Portuguese Sephardic (Orthodox)
44 N 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Pennsylvania's oldest continuous synagogue, est. 1740Historic ties to the American Revolution
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Philadelphia
Center City/Society Hill is home to America's oldest continuous Jewish congregation (Mikveh Israel, est. 1740) alongside a modern Orthodox community, all within blocks of Independence Hall
- 2 kosher restaurants
- 2 synagogues
- 1 Chabad houses
- 1 mikvehs
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Candle lighting
19:09
2026-09-04
Havdalah
20:07
2026-09-05
This week's Torah portion
Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech
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Coming up: Rosh HashanaStarts Sep 11 18:57 · Ends Sep 13 19:54
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Our recommendations
- Base yourself in Center City/Society Hill - home to the Mikveh Israel congregation and the modern Orthodox community, all within blocks of Independence Hall.
- Check availability of Shabbat and holiday meals at the kosher restaurants or the local Chabad house at least a few days in advance.
Stay in the kosher area of Philadelphia
Philadelphia does not have one obvious Jewish quarter. Lubavitch of Center City (Chabad house listed on the site) is the anchor - book a hotel within walking distance of it rather than picking a random part of Philadelphia.
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Common questions about Philadelphia
- Where to eat kosher in Philadelphia?
- We list 2 kosher restaurants in Philadelphia, with supervision, address and directions.
- Where to pray in Philadelphia?
- There are 2 synagogues and 1 Chabad houses in Philadelphia, with addresses and prayer times when available.
- Where to stay within walking distance of a synagogue in Philadelphia?
- Hotels and apartments in Philadelphia, with walking-distance-to-shul notes when we have them.
- When is candle lighting in Philadelphia?
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