Visitor Information

General Informaiton

Jewish Information

Shacharis

6:45 am at Congregation Kesher Israel- Harrisburg

6:50 am at Congregation Degel Israel- Lancaster

8:00 am Sundays & Legal Holidays

Mincha

6:00 pm at Kosher Mart Stand, Hersheypark or Dutch Wonderland

Degel Israel / Kesher Israel

Mincha/Maariv vary according to sunset times

Degel Israel

1120 Columbia Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 397-0183
degelisrael@dejazzd.com

Kesher Israel

2500 N. 3rd. Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-0763
kesherisrael@aol.com

FAQs

Is there an eruv in Lancaster?
Yes, to check on its status, please call/email Rabbi Sackett @ (717) 397-0183

Is there a mikvah in Lancaster?
Yes, located at Congregation Degel Israel. To make an appointment, please call (717) 399-0227.

Is there a Sukkot event in 2011?
Yes, it will be held ____ at Hersheypark. Special Chol Hamoed events in Lancaster. www.LancasterSukkot.com

Is there Shabbos Lodging in Lancaster?
Yes, For reservations call Rabbi Green at the Chabad House  (717) 368 -6565

Is there pas yisroel products in Lancaster?
Yes, Central PA's Kosher Mart 's rolls, wraps and pitas are pas yisroel.  Not found in any grocery stores.

Is there cholov yisroel products in Lancaster?
No.

Is there a kosher grocery store in Lancaster?
No, The grocery stores with the largest selection are Weis on Fruitville Pike in the Red Rose Shopping Center and Giant on Columbia Avenue in the Stone Mill Shopping Plaza.

Is there a kosher restaurant in the area?
Yes, Central PA's Kosher Mart is located inside Dutch Wonderland & HERSHEYPARK . Under Star K supervision.  Hours of operation: 10:00 am to 7:30 pm Sunday thru Thursday @ Dutch Wonderland.

10:00 am to 9:00 pm Sunday thru Thursday @ HERSHEYPARK.
10:00 am to 2:00 pm Friday  @ both parks.

Is there a way to eat at the stand without paying admission?
Yes, Go to Guest Services and ask for a Shoppers Pass which is good for 45 minutes.

Is there a way to purchase discount tickets to Dutch Wonderland?
Yes, Tickets are sold through the white door facing the parking lot.  Savings of $5 per ticket.

Is there a way to purchase discount tickets to Hersheypark?
Yes, Purchase tickets over the phone by calling (717) 534-3119.  Savings of $5 per ticket.