Society Hill Synagogue, Philadelphia

Name: Society Hill Synagogue
Address: 418 Spruce St, Philadelphia, United States
Telephone: +1 215-923-0210

#139 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Society Hill Synagogue is a synagogue located in the Society Hill section of Center City Philadelphia. The synagogue is home to a 300-household congregation with Shabbat and holiday services, a Playschool, a Hebrew School, adult education, social programs and arts and culture initiatives, social action opportunities, and community programming. ()

Completed: 1829 (195 years ago)Coordinates: 39°56'41"N, 75°8'58"W

Address

418 Spruce StCenter City (Society Hill)Philadelphia United States

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+1 215-923-0210

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Day trips

Society Hill Synagogue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carpenters' Hall, Merchants' Exchange Building, Theatre of Living Arts, Powel House.

~1360 ftNE
Historic, Georgian-style meeting house
Carpenters' Hall, Philadelphia
7 min walk • Carpenters' Hall, nestled in the heart of historic Philadelphia, stands as a monument to American craftsmanship and revolutionary history. This Georgian-style brick building, constructed in 1774, was the meeting place of the First Continental Congress in 1774 and has...
~1300 ftNE
Museum, Palladian architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Merchants' Exchange Building, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Merchants' Exchange Building stands as an architectural treasure in the heart of Philadelphia, a testament to the city’s historical and commercial significance. Completed in 1834, this National Historic Landmark, designed by William Strickland, is a prime example...
~1290 ftS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Theatre of Living Arts is a concert venue located on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The venue, which opened in 1988, dates back to the early 1900s as a nickelodeon. Over the years, the venue has seen many incarnations ranging from concert hall to movie theatre to theatre.
~740 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Powel House, Philadelphia
4 min walk • The Powel House is a historic house museum located at 244 South 3rd Street, between Willings Alley and Spruce Street, in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1720 ftN
Nightlife, Cinema
Philadelphia Bourse, Philadelphia
9 min walk • The Philadelphia Bourse was a commodities exchange founded in 1891 by George E. Bartol, a grain and commodities exporter, who modeled it after the Bourse in Hamburg, Germany.
~1230 ftNW
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier, also known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution, is a war memorial located within Washington Square in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1160 ftN
Museum, History museum
Old City Hall, Philadelphia
6 min walk • Old City Hall located at Chestnut Street at 5th Street in the Independence Hall complex of Independence National Historical Park in Center City, Philadelphia, was built in 1790–91 in the Federal style. The architect was David Evans, Jr.
~1360 ftE
Skyscraper
Society Hill Towers, Philadelphia
7 min walk • Society Hill Towers is a three-building condominium located in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The complex contains three 31-story skyscrapers with 624 units on a 5-acre site. The towers were designed by I.M.
~800 ftSE
Church, Georgian architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Philadelphia
4 min walk • St. Peter's Church is a historic Episcopal church located on the corner of Third and Pine Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~420 ftNE
Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Church
Old St Mary's Church, Philadelphia
3 min walk • St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, also known as Old St. Mary's, is a historic church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located in the Society Hill neighborhood at 248 S. Fourth Street, between Spruce and Walnut Streets.
~870 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Library
Athenaeum of Philadelphia, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The Athenaeum of Philadelphia, located at 219 S. 6th Street between St. James Place and Locust Street in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a special collections library and museum founded in 1814 to collect materials "connected with the history and...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Society Hill Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include Hill–Physick–Keith House, Philadelphia (2 min walk), Old St Mary's Church, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Vilna Congregation, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Old Pine Street Church, Philadelphia (3 min walk).

How to get to Society Hill Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Society Hill Synagogue:

Bus

Spruce St & 6th St • Lines: 12 (3 min walk)
Washington Sq & Locust St • Lines: 12, 47 (7 min walk)

Metro

5th Street • Lines: Mfl (11 min walk)
9th-10th & Locust • Lines: Patco (11 min walk)

Train

Jefferson Station (19 min walk)
Suburban Station (30 min walk)

Tram

13th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (22 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (26 min walk)

Light rail

Adventure Aquarium • Lines: River Line (29 min walk)
Entertainment Center • Lines: River Line (30 min walk)