YPC Shari-Eli facts for kids
Quick facts for kids YPC Shari-Eli |
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YPC Shari-Eli synagogue, in 2015
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Conservative Judaism |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Synagogue |
| Leadership | Rabbi Dr. Gail Glicksman |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 728 West Moyamensing Avenue, Whitman, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19148 |
| Country | United States |
 Location in Philadelphia
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| Date established | 1948 (as a congregation) |
YPC Shari-Eli is a synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A synagogue is a special building where Jewish people meet to pray and learn. This synagogue follows the rules of Conservative Judaism, which is a type of Jewish religious movement.
It is located in the Whitman area of South Philadelphia. The services at YPC Shari-Eli are "lay-led." This means that members of the community, not just a rabbi, help lead the prayers and activities. The synagogue started in 1948. It is the last active Conservative synagogue in South Philadelphia. It is also the only synagogue located south of Snyder Avenue in the city.
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The Story of YPC Shari-Eli
How the Synagogue Started
YPC Shari-Eli began in 1948. A group of younger members from another synagogue, Shaari Eliohu, decided to form their own group. This group was led by Kelman Israel. They wanted to create a Conservative congregation. A congregation is a group of people who come together for religious worship.
They moved into a building that used to be the Shaare Torah synagogue. This building was located at Franklin Street and Moyamensing Avenue.
Changes Over Time
In 1953, YPC Shari-Eli started a special fund to raise money for their building. Their goal was to collect $25,000. This money would help them improve their synagogue.
Later, in 1961, the synagogue building was remodeled. One big change was replacing a ceiling that could be removed. This ceiling used to open up to a balcony on the second floor, where women would sit. They put in a permanent ceiling instead.
Important Leaders
In 1973, Israel Wolmark became the part-time rabbi for the congregation. A rabbi is a Jewish religious leader. Rabbi Wolmark served the synagogue for about thirty years.
See also
- History of the Jewish Quarter of Philadelphia
