Temple Ohev Sholom, Harrisburg

#53 among attractions in Harrisburg

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Facts and practical information

Temple Ohev Sholom, established in 1853, is the oldest Jewish synagogue in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States and its surrounding area. It was established as an Orthodox congregation. In 1867, it became a Reform congregation. ()

Coordinates: 40°16'58"N, 76°54'5"W

Address

2345 N Front StUptownHarrisburg 17110 United States

Contact

(717) 233-6459

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Temple Ohev Sholom – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pennsylvania Farm Show, State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harris Tower, Broad Street Market.

1 miE
Convention center, Sport venue, Sport
Pennsylvania Farm Show, Harrisburg
25 min walk • Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, formerly known as State Farm Show Arena, is a large exhibition center and indoor arena in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is primarily used for concerts, agricultural exhibitions, the Pennsylvania Farm Show, and indoor football.
1.4 miSE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
37 min walk • The State Museum of Pennsylvania is a non-profit museum at 300 North Street in downtown Harrisburg, run by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to preserve and interpret the region's history and culture. It is a part of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex.
1.7 miSE
Museum
Harris Tower, Harrisburg
44 min walk • Harris Switch Tower, also known as HG Tower or Harris Tower, is an interlocking tower in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the United States. The tower was built in 1929 by the Pennsylvania Railroad and remained in operation until it was closed in 1991 by Amtrak.
1.1 miSE
Market, Shopping
Broad Street Market, Harrisburg
29 min walk • The Broad Street Market, opened in 1863, is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the United States.
0.7 miSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum, Harrisburg
17 min walk • The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum is a museum devoted to fire fighter heritage in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States.
1.2 miSE
Museum, Bars and clubs, Nightlife
Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, Harrisburg
32 min walk • The Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, alternatively the House of Music, Arts & Culture, is a multidisciplinary arts and cultural center located in Midtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
~1990 ftS
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Pennsylvania Governor's Residence, Harrisburg
10 min walk • The Pennsylvania Governor's Residence is the official residence of the governor of Pennsylvania, in the Uptown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The neo-Georgian residence was built from 1966 to 1968 and designed by George M. Ewing, heading an architectural firm in Philadelphia.
1.1 miSE
Monuments and statues
Holocaust Memorial for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
28 min walk • The Holocaust Memorial for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a Holocaust memorial at Front and Sayford Streets along Riverfront Park, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
1.2 miSE
Park
Riverfront Park, Harrisburg
30 min walk • Riverfront Park is a public park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania that spans beside the Susquehanna River. The park runs parallel to the Susquehanna River between the shoreline and Front Street, from Vaughn Street at the north to Paxton Street at the south.
1.3 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
German Evangelical Zion Lutheran Church, Harrisburg
35 min walk • German Evangelical Zion Lutheran Church, now known as Tabernacle Baptist Church, is a historic Lutheran church at Capital and Herr Streets in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
0.6 miN
Festival, Entertainment
Zembo Shrine, Harrisburg
15 min walk • The Zembo Shrine Building, also known as the Zembo Mosque, is a Masonic building located in the Uptown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is significant architecturally as an example of Moorish Revival architecture. Construction on the edifice was started in 1928, and opened the building in 1930.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Temple Ohev Sholom?

Nearby attractions include Kesher Israel Congregation, Harrisburg (7 min walk), Pennsylvania Governor's Residence, Harrisburg (10 min walk), Wesley Union African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Harrisburg (11 min walk), Uptown Harrisburg, Harrisburg (12 min walk).

How to get to Temple Ohev Sholom by public transport?

The nearest stations to Temple Ohev Sholom:

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HACC Harrisburg Campus • Lines: 15N, 83N (30 min walk)