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A guide to what's happening in Philadelphia

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Recommended Hotels Walking Distance to Shul:
Society Hill Sheraton- 1 Dock St, Philadelphia, PA (215) 238-6000, .4 mi E
Holiday Inn. Independence Mall- 400 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA (215) 923-8660, .7 mi N
Omni- 401 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA - (215) 925-0000, .5 mi NE
Best Western- 235 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA - (215) 922-4443, .5 mi NE
Hyatt at Penn's Landing (Note: this hotel is outside the Eruv)- 201 S. Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA (215) 928-1234, .6 mi E

A list of local kosher restaurants (we recommend you call before going)
Mama's Vegetarian Restaurant 18 S. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103; 215-751-0477 Fax: 215-751-0488
Burgers.org 326 South Street, Philadelphia, Pa 19147; 267-639-3425
Holy Land Pizza (dairy, cholov yisroel) 8010 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia (215) 725-7444
Espresso Cafe & Sushi Bar Near Jerusalem Gift Store 7814 Castor Ave., N.E. Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-745-0130
Holy Land Grill (meat, glatt kosher) 7628 Castor Avenue, N.E. Philadelphia, PA 215-725-7000
New York Bagels 7549 Haverford Avenue, Philadelphia (215) 878-8080
Shalom Catering (meat, glatt kosher) 368 Montgomery Ave., Merion Station, PA 19066; 610-668-2120
Shalom Pizza (dairy, cholov yisroel) 7598 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA (215) 878-1500
Cherry Grill (meat, glatt kosher), 112 Marlton Pike East Cherry Hill, NJ 08034; www.cherrygrill.com(opens in new window)(856) 428-6666
Max and David's 8120 Old York Road (150 Yorktown Plaza) Elkins Park, PA 19027 www.maxanddavids.com(opens in new window) (215) 885-2400
Kosher Dining @ Penn, University of Pennsylvania Falk Dining Commons in Steinhardt Hall at 39th Street between Walnut and Locust Streets Phone: 215-573-7596 Fax: 215-746-0411 Note that there is a rotating menu of dairy and meat selections throughout the week
Davening times
At B'nai Abraham, we only have morning services
M-F 7:30am
Sunday & public holidays 8:00am
Shabbos 9:30am preceded by Torah Study at 9:00am
Friday night Services are at Vilna Congregation (509 Pine Street) and begin at Sunset.

Early Weekday Mincha Minyans in Center City
1. 2pm at 19th and Market (ground floor 1818 Market building. E-Mail David Kovsky or Josh Weinberger in advance and you will be notified if for any reason the minyan is not able to meet on a particular day
2. The Law firm of Alan L. Rothenberg call (800) 624-8888.
call (800) 624-8888
For evening services, please try:
Lubavitch House at University of Penn (215) 222-3130
Evening Minyan @ Penn (opens in new window)
Lower Merion Synagogue (610) 664-5626
Lubavitch Northeast (215) 725-2030
Young Israel of Elkins Park (215) 635-3152

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