Programs & Services

Enriching Lives and Community Through Our Many Programs

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CBS Kids Daycare Program
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About our Program

The CBS Early Childhood Centers are proud to serve the entire Philadelphia community with teachers who are trilingual, speaking Russian, Hebrew, and English.  

 

Prayer Services

About our Program

We have daily Minyanim.

 

Man looking up to check eruv

The Somerton Eruv Map

An eruv  (Hebrew: עירוב‎ mixture, also transliterated as eiruv)  is a ritual enclosure that some communities construct in their neighborhoods as a way to permit Jewish residents or visitors to carry certain objects outside their own homes on Shabbat.

 

An eruv accomplishes this by integrating a number of private and public properties into one larger private domain.


The eruv allows Jews to, among other things, carry house keys, tissues, medicines, or babies with them, and use strollers and canes. The presence or absence of an eruv thus especially affects the lives of people with limited mobility and those responsible for taking care of babies and young children.

 

The Eruv Committee:

For questions, comments, or concerns please contact R’ Daitchman directly at 845-664-5128

Philadelphia Hatzolah Members

Servicing Philadelphia and surrounding areas

Hatzolah of Philadelphia is a 100% volunteer EMT organization that relies completely on the generous support of the community in order to provide its services.

While we are supported and staffed by the Jewish community, Hatzolah prides itself on the fact that it provides care at no cost equally to all in need regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity.

CBS Mikvah Preparation Room

About our Mikvah Complex

Somerton Philadelphia community Mikvah complex, Mayim Chaim, is uniquely designed to house Women’s Mikvah Fradel, Men’s Mikvah David, and a Keilim Mikvah.

The Mikvah meets the highest halachic standards and serves the extensive communities of Somerton, Huntingdon Valley, Bucks County, and surrounding areas. The facility offers the best in comfort, hygiene, aesthetics, and privacy. The building complex is named Mayim Chaim – Living Waters to symbolize life, family purity, and Torah.

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About our Kollel

The Somerton Kollel is home to a dedicated group of Torah scholars, pursuing their own intensive learning program during the day, and sharing their knowledge and passion with the community by night. 

Rabbi lighting the Menorah

Holiday Services & Events

From High-Holiday prayer services, to Holiday parties and Toy Giveaways, CBS always has something exciting going on.

grape juice and potatoes piled up to give away

Yearly Holiday Food Drive

CBS distributes grocery store vouchers as well as chicken, eggs, and many other basic Passover holiday staples. This helps hundreds of families celebrate the holiday without financial strain.

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The Momentum Women's Trip to Israel, Led by Rivky Isaacson

CBS mothers join Jewish women all around the world for a revitalizing week of self-exploration, unforgettable experiences in Israel, and inspiring Jewish learning. 

Thanks to CBS’s fundraising efforts, this incredible trip is offered free of charge.

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Russian American Jewish Experience

RAJE is a learning experience for men and women ages 18-30 to explore their Jewish heritage and enjoy a FREE 2-week trip to Israel. This is a 10 week program that takes place on Sunday afternoons. 

RAJERS enjoy invigorating lectures by world renowned educators as well as seminars given by local successful Jewish business people.

boys learning together

Programs for all ages

We have Bnos groups for girls, Pirchei groups for boys, after-Shabbos Father & Son learning, and special events. 

CBS is dedicated to providing meaningful, positive, and inspiring experiences in our shul for all the youth of the community, from toddler age through the teen years. With Shabbos and Yom Tov programming, as well as a variety of other fun and educational activities throughout the year, we aim to help youth forge a bond with Judaism that will last throughout their lives.

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