Coolanu: Culture & Community

Coolanu (Hebrew for “all of us”) brings together Society Hill Synagogue congregants across and within generations for fun outings, arts and culture programs, and specially curated social gatherings at the synagogue and select locations.
Recent highlights include our sukkah building and decorating, Salsa ‘n’ Sips in the Sukkah, the Philadelphia Architecture and Public Sculpture Walking Tour series, the “Boldly Hanukkah Sweater Contest,” our Hamantaschen Bake-Off Contest, an evening with Philadelphia Union and Israel national team soccer star Tai Baribo, and our Lag Ba’Omer barbecue celebration.
Please contact Coolanu Co-Chairs Lesli Reich and Andi Lee at coolanu(at)societyhillsynagogue.org with any questions or ideas for programs. If you would like to join our Coolanu Committee, we’d love to have you!

Upcoming Events:

Mahjong for a Cause

🗓️ Sunday, Nov. 8
🕒 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
💰Society Hill Synagogue Members: $36/person • General Public: $54/person
Come play, schmooze, and help fight food insecurity! Join us for Mahjong for a Cause, a morning of American Mahjong Open Play benefiting the joint fight against food insecurity by Society Hill Synagogue and The NeighborHub (formerly Old Pine Community Center).
All playing levels are welcome, though participants must already know how to play American Mahjong. Your registration fee includes brunch and one raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase for a chance to win incredible Mahjong-themed prizes. Both event and raffle proceeds will be donated to support the food program at The NeighborHub, helping provide meals to 150 families each week.
Tiles, mats, and racks will be provided. Please bring your 2026 National Mah Jongg League card.
Hosted by Coolanu: Culture & Community in partnership with Mahj for a Heart.

Advance registration is required here; no walk-ups.