Beth Sholom Synagogue — Attraction in Cheltenham Township

Amazing visit and tour of a timeless Frank Lloyd Wright Masterpiece! Thoroughly enjoyed a two hour tour including an excellent movie exclusive to the visitors center. The Docent did not arrive (I booked last minute)but a member of the congregation who also works there was such an excellent guide, I couldn’t have asked for more. Very knowledgeable plus a unique perspective of being an active member of the Synagogue. Very different from the many FLW site I have been to yet he incorporated all he had learned in his 80+ years in one of his final projects. I must go back to see it at night and in a warmer month when the fountain is on. They do have a cooks display that shows it inside and out in different seasons and lighting. Side note Adam from the Goldbergs has his bar mitz·vah there! Also enjoyed the gift shop , and picked up some earrings...

There are two Beth Sholoms - the famous building designed by the number one American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the religious community housed there. Visiting the building and the visitors center (allow one hour minimum) is a must for Wright fans, local historians, tourists of all interests and members of the contemporary art community. Visiting the synagogue for services or participation in any of the marvelous activities is a wonderful experience. You will make friends instantly. At 7:30 am Sunday thru Friday (10 minutes earlier on Mon and Thursdays) there is a wonderful morning minyan (religious services) followed by breakfast...with around 35 people attending. Friday night is informal at 6 pm, and Saturday is always...

If I were not lucky enough to meet this lovely couple when I were to leave the building after finding out the entrance being locked, there’s no chance that I went back again and finally had a full tour inside the stunning building. Completely different to its solemn and solid roof that is made of massive steel beams and opaque plastic, the soaring sanctuary, diamond-shaped seating plan, dazzlingly colorful, triangular stained-glass “light basket” are far too majestical and as if the congregants were “resting in the very hands of God”. This is the one spot that almost lifted the whole...