Kehillat Shaarei Orah (קהילת שערי אורה)
Orthodox · Bala Cynwyd, PA · 250 N Highland Ave, Merion Station, PA 19066
Kehillat Shaarei Orah (קהילת שערי אורה) is an Orthodox shul in Bala Cynwyd, PA, Philadelphia, at 250 N Highland Ave, Merion Station, PA 19066. It's one of 10 shuls in Bala Cynwyd, PA, so families here have minyanim within reach. Nearby you'll find a mikvah (Mikvah at Torah Academy, about 2.3 mi), a day school (Mesivta High School of Greater Philadelphia, about 0.4 mi) — the everyday infrastructure of an observant community. If you're looking to live within walking distance of Kehillat Shaarei Orah (קהילת שערי אורה), the apartment communities and home searches below cover Bala Cynwyd, PA. Walking distances are approximate — confirm what's comfortable for your family.
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Hotels near Kehillat Shaarei Orah (קהילת שערי אורה)
Coming for Shabbos or a simcha? The closest hotels, in a straight line:
- Philly Inn & Suites
- Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue
- Homewood Suites
- Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue
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Other shuls nearby 9
- The Merion Shtiebel (Orthodox · next door)
- Lower Merion Synagogue (Orthodox · 0.1 mi)
- Young Israel of the Main Line (Orthodox · 0.3 mi)
- Aish Chaim (Orthodox · 0.3 mi)
- The Philadelphia Community Kollel (Orthodox · 0.4 mi)
- Anshei Sfard at Kosloff Torah Academy (Orthodox · 0.5 mi)
- Chabad Of The Main Line (Chabad · 0.9 mi)
- Chabad Of Penn Wynne (Chabad · 2.0 mi)
- Congregation Beth Hamedrosh (Orthodox · 2.1 mi)
Community nearby
Mikvahs
- Mikvah at Torah Academy · Women's mikvah on the Torah Academy campus · 2.3 mi
Day schools
- Mesivta High School of Greater Philadelphia · Boys · grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
- Kosloff Torah Academy · Orthodox girls high school · 0.5 mi
- Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia · Boys · grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
- Torah Academy of Greater Philadelphia · Elementary & middle school · 2.3 mi
Frequently asked questions
What kind of shul is Kehillat Shaarei Orah (קהילת שערי אורה)?
Kehillat Shaarei Orah (קהילת שערי אורה) is an Orthodox shul in Bala Cynwyd, PA, Philadelphia, located at 250 N Highland Ave, Merion Station, PA 19066.
Is there a kosher grocery, mikvah, or day school near Kehillat Shaarei Orah (קהילת שערי אורה)?
Yes. The closest include Mikvah at Torah Academy (about 2.3 mi), Mesivta High School of Greater Philadelphia (about 0.4 mi). Distances are approximate.
Can I find an apartment within walking distance of Kehillat Shaarei Orah (קהילת שערי אורה)?
Yes — Bala Cynwyd, PA has apartment communities and homes near Kehillat Shaarei Orah (קהילת שערי אורה). Use the housing search on this page to see current listings in the area. Walking distance is approximate; confirm what works for your family.
What hotels are near Kehillat Shaarei Orah (קהילת שערי אורה)?
The closest on ShulMap's map are Philly Inn & Suites (1.1 mi), Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue (1.2 mi), Homewood Suites (1.3 mi). Distances are in a straight line; the walk is longer, so check the route before Shabbos.
What other shuls are near Kehillat Shaarei Orah (קהילת שערי אורה)?
The nearest other shuls in Bala Cynwyd, PA include The Merion Shtiebel, Lower Merion Synagogue, Young Israel of the Main Line, Aish Chaim, The Philadelphia Community Kollel, Anshei Sfard at Kosloff Torah Academy.
Walking distance: Walking-distance circles are approximate and do not assert a halachic standard. Confirm what is walkable for you locally.
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