Bus departs JCC at 9:00 am and returns around 9:00 pm
$150 members; $165 non-members

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a meaningful day trip to Philadelphia, where Jewish history and the American Revolution come to life.

Our day begins with a tour and lunch at the historic Congregation Mikveh Israel, the nation’s oldest continually-used synagogue. Afterwards, we’ll walk through the nearby Old City with historian (and world famous Ben Franklin impersonator!) Mitchell Kramer, who makes Revolutionary-era Philadelphia come alive Then we’ll enjoy a private, docent-led tour at the Weitzman Museum of American Jewish History. Our full day ends with stories and reflections over a relaxed, Mediterranean dinner at Estia Restaurant.

This experience includes round-trip transportation from the J by comfortable coach bus, all admission fees, lunch, and a 3-course dinner. Please note: while there are opportunities to sit, participants should be comfortable walking between nearby sites.

Schedule:

9:00 am: Bus leaves JCC

11:00 am: Arrive at Congregation Mikveh Israel for tour

12:00 pm: Kosher lunch in synagogue social hall

12:45 pm: Walking tour of Old City

3:00 pm: Tour at Weitzman Museum

4:30 pm: Short bus ride to dinner

5:00 pm: Dinner at Estia

6:30 pm: Depart Philadelphia

8:45 pm: Arrive at the JCC