In 1966 an Independent Conservative congregation took possession and added the name Society Hill Synagogue. Today, we are an unaffiliated congregation rooted in the texts and textures of Conservative Judaism. An egalitarian congregation in worship, membership and leadership, we seek to provide a comfortable environment for Jews of diverse backgrounds, levels of observance and family structure. About Our Members Diversity is one of our proudest characteristics. We have a significant number of both single and married members, with and without children.
Members range in age from post-collegians to octogenarians.
Intermarrieds may affiliate as families or as individuals, as may gays and lesbians. While most of our members live in Center City, we have a sizable contingent from South Jersey as well as from the western and northern suburbs of Philadelphia. Shabbat evening services are held September through June. Halakha Society Hill Synagogue s ritual observance reflects our liberal Conservative philosophy. Children with non-Jewish mothers are recognized as Jews if they are raised as Jews, although their parents are encouraged to have them converted under the aegis of the Rabbinical Assembly.