Annual Communal Second Night Seder in Social Hall
Join us for the fifth annual Second Night Community Pesah Seder, which will take place in the SHS Social Hall, when Rabbi Nathan Kamesar will lead a fun and meaningful service. Fee is $54 per adult, $20 per child (under 13). Dinner includes brisket, salmon, and chicken. See full menu in the Kesher. RSVP with […]
Playschool
Playschool is a welcoming, inclusive school for children ages 18 months-5 years old that embraces diversity in religion, ethnicity, race, and family structure. Our philosophy is child-centered and play-based. We believe that children learn through play in a safe and nurturing environment. We respect children as individuals and respond to their needs with compassion and […]
Executive Director, Office & Custodial Staff
Society Hill Synagogue staff standing on the Bimah in our historic sanctuary Sahar Oz, Executive Director Sahar (he/him) had been our Director of Education since July 2012 and was promoted to Executive Director in June 2020. He works closely with our clergy, staff, Board, and committees, and oversees synagogue operations. Sahar has spent 22 years […]
Annual Congregation Meeting
President Harry Oxman will deliver his “State of the Synagogue” address, Brian Mono will give the Treasurer’s report, and news will be shared by other members of the Executive Committee. Elections will be held for Board seats and new SHS President. Rob Einhorn will be honored for his exceptional service to our congregation.
Become a Member
Becoming a Member or Renewing Your Membership is Quick and Easy We are delighted that you are interested in beginning or continuing your membership in our vibrant and growing synagogue community! The 5784/2023-2024 Membership Packet can be downloaded here as a PDF. You are welcome to complete the membership form(s) in print or using our convenient digital […]
Education Committee Meeting
SHS Read PS Room
Scholar-in-Residence Weekend
Join us at SHS on Friday, January 11, and Saturday, January 12, 2019, for a Scholar-in-Residence Weekend featuring activist and Reconstructionist Rabbinical College Professor and Rabbi, Dr. Mira Wasserman. The theme of Dr. Wasserman’s presentations will be, “Talmudic Visions of a Just World: How Ancient Texts Speak to the Moral Challenges of our Times.”
Synagogue Membership and the 5782 High Holidays We are delighted that you would like to continue or begin your membership in our vibrant and growing synagogue community! The 5782/2021-2022 High Holidays and Membership Renewal packet can be downloaded here. The membership information is on pages 8-10, and you are welcome to complete the membership form(s) […]
Politics & Religion Lunch & Learn
Join us on Saturday, February 23, for a Lunch & Learn in the Social Hall following Shabbat services when SHS member and University of Pennsylvania Professor Michele F. Margolis will discuss her new book, From Politics to the Pews: How Partisanship and the Political Environment Shape Religious Identity. Take a look at these great […]
Identity & Change: The Orthodox Community in Israeli Film
Featured guest, Udi ben Seadia—an engaging speaker who is well known to SHS—will guide us to take a fascinating look into Israeli society through film. An accomplished Israeli writer, director, and lecturer, Udi currently has three plays in production. Identity & Change: The Orthodox Community in Israeli Film The identity of the Orthodox community has experienced […]