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Beth Sholom Synagogue

Tourist attraction β€’ Conservative synagogue

πŸ‘πŸ‘ Must visit Frank Lloyd Wright designed synagogue. The staff is very friendly. There is 20$ fee for guided tour. They tell you the history of this place and details about architectural elements. They also have clean restrooms and gift shop. People often mention Lloyd, tour, Frank, Wright,


Address

8231 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027

Website

www.bethsholomcongregation.org

Contact

(215) 887-1342

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (151 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours

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  • 5/5 Foram M. 2 years ago on Google
    Must visit Frank Lloyd Wright designed synagogue. The staff is very friendly. There is 20$ fee for guided tour. They tell you the history of this place and details about architectural elements. They also have clean restrooms and gift shop.
    5 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Brock B. 3 years ago on Google
    Funny how you can fail to visit places that you grow up around until you’re old or someone from out of town comes through. After missing out on this place for 30+ years, I finally visited it twice in the past year or so. It has the feel of a theater. The first time I went it was pouring outside so there was a symphony of drips inside and some sort of live plant installation. Pretty cool. Worth a visit.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ye L. 6 years ago on Google
    We arrived there 30 mins before its closed on Sunday. They welcomed us friendly and offered a great "VIP" tour just for 4 of us.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Vincent N. 4 years ago on Google
    A wonderful example of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. The docent was excellent and gave a lot of interesting facts about the construction of the building and the collaboration of Rabbi Cohen and FLW.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Nicole 5 years ago on Google
    The tour we had of this frank Lloyd Wright original was top notch. Our guide knew lots of details and showed us all aspects of the history of the place. Unfortunately, it's fallen into some disrepair and could use better preservation funding. Went on a tour with some relatives from out of town. Interesting Jewish history, although the story is ultimately knd of sad. Worth a visit (like ten bucks or more a ticket)
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Aviel N. 1 year ago on Google
    Tried several time to reach someone there; never get a response. Left messages on different days; AND walked over to the synagogue. No one reaches out to me.

  • 5/5 David S. 1 year ago on Google
    Warm and welcoming community. Loved the music during Kabbalat Shabbat.

  • 5/5 Ted C. 2 years ago on Google
    Iconic Frank Lloyd Wright building. Had a two hour tour with Robin. Great building that needs to be experienced. Great tour with Robin who was very knowledgeable.

  • 5/5 debra h. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful and unique Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. The visit was nice. The guide wasn't good

  • 5/5 Sheryl O. 1 year ago on Google
    Went for final services, it's a Beautiful synagogue, Beautiful service, very friendly

  • 5/5 Carlyn N. 1 year ago on Google
    Interesting, educational tour with excellent guide. Remaining in the area after sunset allowed me to view the spectacular lit structure which stood majestically against the dark sky. Magnificent!

  • 5/5 Bill B. 1 year ago on Google
    We really enjoy coming here since they have a food pantry that we get food from and it comes in handy.

  • 5/5 Frank G. 7 months ago on Google
    One of Frank Lloyd Wrights Masterpieces! Words cannot describe. A MUST SEE!

  • 5/5 Francine K. 7 months ago on Google
    Beautiful architectural design from Frank Lloyd Wright. The main sanctuary is designed to represent Mount Sinai where Moses received the Torah - The Tablets of The Ten Commandments. If you are visiting Philadelphia it is a must see

  • 5/5 Rafael L. 6 months ago on Google
    I've been going here for synagouge for quite some time. Only thing I can nit-pick about is the leaking roof.


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