We are located in Center City Philadelphia close to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the National Constitution Center. WORSHIP SCHEDULE: Services / שירותים . The synagogue was used by the Erfurt Jewish community until the Erfurt Massacre of 1349, when the Jewish population was killed or driven from the area. See Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the Betsy Ross House, Ben Franklin Post Office, Carpenters’ Hall, and more. Come see our history. The oldest synagogue in Western Europe uncovered in an archaeological dig to date is the Ostia Synagogue in the ancient Roman port of Ostia, in Italy. Then wander down Elfreth’s Alley, the nation’s oldest continuously inhabited residential street. Traditional Synagogue Philadelphia 9201 Old Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19115. The Alte Synagoge of Erfurt, Germany is believed to be the oldest synagogue building still standing in the world. Explore historic Philadelphia on this walking tour of the Old City District, a quick and convenient introduction for first-time visitors. The oldest parts of the building date back to the late 11 th century. The present building, of which partial walls and pillars set upright by archaeologists remain, dates from the 4th century. News Of Mikveh Israel: Docents are available to give tours of Mikveh Israel daily. Acknowledgements: We would like to thank and acknowledge our member Mr. Constantin Raducan for taking several of the photographs seen on our website.

A few years ago, while driving down Ridge Avenue into Strawberry Mansion on my way home to the Northwest section of the city, I noticed a fading blue Star of David and a big sign reading “Kosher Delicatessen” on the white bricks of an old building.

The Little Shul is the last traditional synagogue that remains of one of the largest and oldest Jewish populations in the United States. OUR HISTORY. Plus, choose from multiple departure times to suit your needs. The Last Synagogues Of Strawberry Mansion January 7, 2015 | by Michael Buozis . There were over 150 row-house Shuls like it in the South Philadelphia neighborhoods. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, South Philadelphia became the destination for thousands of Eastern European Jews. Thank you for bringing attention both the institutions and architecture of Jewish South Philadelphia. At least some of the former synagogue buildings have been saved by re-purposing: the Neziner synagogue on South Second Street has become condominiums and the old synagogue at 6th and Ritner, along with the former Catholic Church across the street, now serve the growing Cambodian …