Welcome to Congregation Mikveh Israel
Congregation Mikveh Israel, "The Hope of Israel," was founded in 1740 and is an unparalleled American Jewish Institution. It has a two-fold tradition that is the synthesis of the Spanish-Portuguese Jewish ritual and the ongoing development of the American Jewish community.
Synagogue Services
August/Ab, 5786
Weekly Shaharit & Minha
Monday & Thursday Mornings & Rosh Hodesh
7:15 AM (In synagogue)
Free Breakfast and Parking
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Monday -Thursday Minha
2:00 PM (In synagogue)
Free Lunch and Parking
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Shabbat Re’eh
Friday August 7th Evening Services
7:15 PM (In synagogue)
Candle Lighting Times:
7:49 - 8:07 PM (In synagogue)
Saturday August 8th Morning Services
9:00 AM Shaharit 7:15 PM
Shabbat Ends at 8:50 PM
5787 High Holiday Donations & Advertising
As we prepare to welcome the High Holy Days of 5787, we invite you to support Congregation Mikveh Israel through our annual High Holiday Donation and Advertising Campaign. Our new Rosh Hashana Guide, featuring greetings, memorials, advertisements, and community messages that celebrate and strengthen our congregation, will hopefully become a cherished tradition that our community can share for generations to come.
Your generosity helps sustain our historic synagogue, preserve our treasured traditions, and support our religious, educational, and community programs throughout the year. If you are interested in placing an advertisement in the Rosh Hashanah Guide, please contact the synagogue office at 215-922-5445 or america250@mikvehisrael.org and ask Lauren for rates and submission information. Thank you for helping make the New Year meaningful for our entire community.
Shanah Tovah!
Help Restore the Cemetery of the American Revolution
On July 11, 2026, following a hurricane warning, severe storms caused significant damage to the historic National Shrine known as the Cemetery of Congregation Mikveh Israel, located at 8th and Spruce Streets in Philadelphia. This sacred burial ground, is the final resting place of many of America's earliest Jewish patriots, including Haym Salomon (1740–1785).
As our nation marks the 250th anniversary of the United States, we ask for your help in restoring this irreplaceable historic site. Your generosity will allow us to repair damaged tombstones, replant trees, and preserve the dignity of those whose courage and sacrifice helped secure American independence. These Jewish patriots stood alongside General George Washington and the founders of our nation in the fight for liberty.
Every gift, no matter the size, helps preserve this sacred place for future generations. We also ask that you share this appeal with family, friends, and others who value our shared American and Jewish heritage.
May God bless you for your generosity and support.
The First Salute: The Untold Jewish History of America's Founding.
Discover a little known chapter of American history starting with the story of Sint Eustatius at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History followed by the story of Congregation Mikveh Israel with our Head Docent, Carl Montoya. This engaging presentation explores the remarkable contributions of the Jewish community during America's founding.
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