The lobby of the synagogue is filled with artifacts significant to the congregation. Visitors are welcome to stop in to see the items and read about Mikveh Israel's history.
Mikevah Israel was founded in 1740 and was housed in several other locations before moving to its current home.Jewish American Heritage Month: Philadelphia congregation has a place in historyPhiladelphia is known as the birthplace of America. It also has a rich Jewish-American history."We are the oldest continuous synagogue in the United States," said Rabbi Yosef Zarnighian of Congregation Mikveh Israel on Fourth Street in Old City.
The congregation also has more than a dozen ornate scrolls, each with a unique story. The oldest dates back to around 1805. Zarnighian notes that the congregation remains steadfast in that open-door policy even during uncertain times.
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