Congregation Rodeph Shalom, Philadelphia

Name: Congregation Rodeph Shalom
Address: 615 N Broad St, Philadelphia, 19123, United States
Telephone: +1 215-627-6747

#340 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Congregation Rodeph Shalom, Philadelphia

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Congregation Rodeph Shalom of Philadelphia, founded in 1795, is the oldest Ashkenazic synagogue in the Western Hemisphere. It is noted historically for its leadership of the Reform Judaism among American Hebrew congregations, for its spiritual influence upon international Jewry, and for its unique 1927 Moorish Revival building on North Broad Street, on the National Register of Historic Places for many decades. ()

Architectural style: Moorish revivalCoordinates: 39°57'50"N, 75°9'38"W

Address

615 N Broad StCenter City (Avenue of the Arts North)Philadelphia 19123 United States

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+1 215-627-6747

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Congregation Rodeph Shalom – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Macy's, Reading Terminal Market, Eastern State Penitentiary, Liberty Place.

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Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia
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Liberty Place, Philadelphia
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Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Franklin Music Hall, Philadelphia
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Shopping, Shopping centre
The Gallery, Philadelphia
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Concerts and shows, Theater
Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia
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Museum, Art gallery
Mural Arts Program, Philadelphia
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Theater, Italianate architecture
Edwin Forrest House, Philadelphia
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0.5 miW
Park
Matthias Baldwin Park, Philadelphia
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Skyscraper
The Alexander, Philadelphia
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Congregation Rodeph Shalom open?

Congregation Rodeph Shalom is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9:15 am - 12:30 pm
Sunday 9:15 am - 12:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Congregation Rodeph Shalom?

Nearby attractions include Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Thaddeus Stevens School of Observation, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Biberman Building, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Franklin Learning Center, Philadelphia (5 min walk).

How to get to Congregation Rodeph Shalom by public transport?

The nearest stations to Congregation Rodeph Shalom:

Metro

Spring Garden • Lines: Bsl (4 min walk)

Tram

Girard Avenue & Broad Street • Lines: 15 (14 min walk)

Train

Suburban Station (20 min walk)
Jefferson Station (20 min walk)

Bus

Greyhound Terminal (20 min walk)
Broad St & S Penn Sq • Lines: 27, 4 (23 min walk)