There are several synagogues in South Central Pennsylvania. They vary in size, architecture, and style, but all are places where the Jewish community can come together to worship, study, and celebrate.
The oldest synagogue in the area is Congregation Beth Shalom, which was founded in 1854. The synagogue’s building dates back to 1869 and is located in Harrisburg, the state capital.
Congregation Shaarai Shomayim is another historic synagogue in the region. It was founded in 1877 and its building, located in Lancaster, is on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, Shaarai Shomayim is one of the largest synagogues in the area, with a membership of over 500 families.
Ohev Sholom Temple, located in York, is another large synagogue in the region. It was founded in 1886 and its building, which was renovated in 2006, is a beautiful example of Moorish Revival architecture.
There are also several smaller synagogues in the area, including Congregation B’nai Jacob, Congregation Sons of Israel, and Temple Beth Torah. Each of these synagogues has a unique history and character, and all play an important role in the Jewish community of South Central Pennsylvania.
Find all contact information for Synagogues located in South Central Pennsylvania. Addresses, phone numbers, and links to their websites.
Cumberland County
Temple Beth Shalom
913 Allendale Road,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone: (717) 697-2662
Congregation Beth Tikvah
262 W High St, Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 240-8627
Dauphin County
Temple Ohev Sholom
2345 North Front Street,
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: (717) 233-6459
Kesher Israel Congregation
3200 N 3rd St,
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: (717) 238-0763
Chisuk Emuna Congregation
3219 Green St.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: (717) 232-4851
Synagogue Beit HaShem
1105 Paxton Church Road,
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: (717) 651-5330
Bnai Jacob Synagogue
N Wood St,
Middletown, PA 17057
Phone: (717) 319-3014
Franklin County
Congregation Sons of Israel
209 E King St,
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: (717) 264-2915
Huntingdon County
Congregation Agudath Achim
1009 Washington St,
Huntingdon, PA, 16652
Phone: (610) 866-8891
Lancaster County
Congregation Shaarai Shomayim
75 East James St.
Lancaster, PA 17602
Phone: (717) 397-5575
Temple Beth El
1836 Rohrerstown Rd,
Lancaster, PA 17601
Phone: (717) 581-7891
Congregation Degel Israel
1120 Columbia Ave
Lancaster, PA 17603
Phone: (717) 392-0884
ROHR Chabad Jewish Center
1024 Harrisburg Pike
Lancaster, PA 17603-2618
Phone: (717) 723-8783
The Seed of Abraham Messianic Congregation
2460 New Holland Pike,
Lancaster, PA 17601
Phone: (717) 687-8913
Lebanon County
Congregation Beth Israel
411 South 8th Street,
Lebanon, PA 17042
Phone: (717) 273-2669
Northumberland County
Congregation Beth El
249 Arch Street,
Sunbury PA 17801
Phone: (570) 286-1490