At least some of the former synagogue buildings have been saved by re-purposing: the Neziner synagogue on South Second Street has become condominiums and the old synagogue at 6th and Ritner, along with the former Catholic Church across the street, now serve the growing Cambodian … Then wander down Elfreth’s Alley, the nation’s oldest continuously inhabited residential street. See Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the Betsy Ross House, Ben Franklin Post Office, Carpenters’ Hall, and more. The synagogue was used by the Erfurt Jewish community until the Erfurt Massacre of 1349, when the Jewish population was killed or driven from the area. Explore historic Philadelphia on this walking tour of the Old City District, a quick and convenient introduction for first-time visitors. Come see our history.

We are located in Center City Philadelphia close to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the National Constitution Center. The oldest parts of the building date back to the late 11 th century. The Alte Synagoge of Erfurt, Germany is believed to be the oldest synagogue building still standing in the world. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, South Philadelphia became the destination for thousands of Eastern European Jews. News Of Mikveh Israel: Docents are available to give tours of Mikveh Israel daily. The present building, of which partial walls and pillars set upright by archaeologists remain, dates from the 4th century. The Little Shul is the last traditional synagogue that remains of one of the largest and oldest Jewish populations in the United States. OUR HISTORY. Acknowledgements: We would like to thank and acknowledge our member Mr. Constantin Raducan for taking several of the photographs seen on our website. Plus, choose from multiple departure times to suit your needs. Thank you for bringing attention both the institutions and architecture of Jewish South Philadelphia. The Last Synagogues Of Strawberry Mansion January 7, 2015 | by Michael Buozis .

The oldest synagogue in Western Europe uncovered in an archaeological dig to date is the Ostia Synagogue in the ancient Roman port of Ostia, in Italy. Traditional Synagogue Philadelphia 9201 Old Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19115. WORSHIP SCHEDULE: Services / שירותים . There were over 150 row-house Shuls like it in the South Philadelphia neighborhoods. A few years ago, while driving down Ridge Avenue into Strawberry Mansion on my way home to the Northwest section of the city, I noticed a fading blue Star of David and a big sign reading “Kosher Delicatessen” on the white bricks of an old building.