Coolanu: Culture & Community

Coolanu (Hebrew for “all of us”) brings together Society Hill Synagogue congregants across and within generations for fun outings, arts and culture programs, and specially curated social gatherings at the synagogue and select locations. 
Recent highlights have included our sukkah building and decoration, Salsa & Sips in the Sukkah, a Philadelphia Architecture and Public Sculpture Walking Tour, live theatre with a post-show talkback with the director, a special evening at The SPACE Art Gallery, the “Boldly Hanukkah Sweater Contest,” our Hamantaschen Bake-Off Contest, and Phillies Jewish Heritage Night.
Please contact Coolanu Co-Chairs Lesli Reich and Elliot Landes at coolanu(at)societyhillsynagogue.org with any questions or ideas for programs. If you would like to join our Coolanu Committee, we’d love to have you!

Upcoming Events:

Goal! An Evening with Philadelphia Union Striker Tai Baribo

Thursday, May 8  •  6:00-8:00 pm
Join us for a very special evening with Tai Baribo, striker for the Philadelphia Union and the Israeli Men’s National Team! Recently selected as Major League Soccer’s Player of the Month for February and March, Baribo currently leads the league in goals scored. In conversation with Philadelphia Inquirer Soccer Reporter Jonathan Tannenwald, he will share his soccer journey across three continents and answer audience questions. Admission includes a kosher dairy dinner.
There will be an opportunity to win a signed Tai Baribo Voltage Kit Philadelphia Union Jersey! Tai will also gladly sign one item per person at the end of the event, so bring your Union gear.
Admission:
– Free for Society Hill Synagogue Members
– $36 per person for the General Public
– No walk-ups. Advance Registration Required.

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Lag Ba’Omer Barbecue Celebration

Thursday, May 15  •  6:00-8:00 pm
Celebrate Lag Ba’Omer, the 33rd day of the Omer, on Thursday, May 15, 6:00-8:00 pm. Lag Ba’Omer is celebrated with bonfires and outdoor parties — our courtyard is the perfect venue for this!
We’ll grill kosher meat and vegetarian burgers and hot dogs, enjoy s’mores, and sip drinks. There will be arts and crafts projects and nerf archery.
Admission is free for Society Hill Synagogue members, and for the general public costs $30 for ages 13+ and $15 for kids under 13. Advance registration is required of everyone.

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