Northeast Philadelphia, PA

About This Community

Join the over 50 new families who moved in just in the last few years!

Location: Northeast Philadelphia is 90 minutes from NYC, 2 hours to Baltimore, and just over 1 hour to Lakewood. Taking a train to New York? Drive 30 minutes to Trenton Station, and hop onto a train for a 50-minute ride to NYC Penn Station. This is a perfect location if you want to live close to the NYC metro area but are looking for the out-of-town feel!

Affordability: Rent a 2-3 bedroom home for $1,500-2,000/month with full amenities, including washer/dryer, easy parking, and private entrance. Buy a house for $350K with just $3,000 in property taxes.

Wondering how to afford yeshiva tuition? Our Day school tuition packages will astonish you, due to Pennsylvania State Private School Tax Credits. The cost of living is a small fraction of the NYC metro area. Live here, work less, and enjoy what truly matters in life more.

Job Market? Philadelphia is one of the largest cities in the USA, with jobs in all areas and industries, highlighted by world-class universities, hospitals, and Fortune 500 companies. Give us your resume, and we will help you network!

Our community is made of up warm, welcoming families, multiple shuls, and many different school choices. We have a place for everyone. There is so much to do in Philadelphia, with incredible parks, museums, and family-friendly activities. Come check us out and let us give you a warm welcome!

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Our Community Amenities

Education
Yeshiva Elementary Day School
CoedBoys OnlyGirls OnlyChabad Day School
Yeshiva High School
CoedBoys MesiftaGirls Only
Post High School
Yeshiva Bais Medrash Pre IsraelYeshiva Bais Medrash Post Israel
Educational Resources
School ProgramsFunding Assistance
Extra Curricular Programs
Bnei AkivaPircheiBnos
Special Needs/Disability Resources
Orot Special Needs Program
Religious Life
Chessed Organizations
HatzolahTomchei Shabbos
Kosher Dining
Dairy RestaurantsMeat Restaurants
Kosher Food Availability
Kosher StoreKosher food widely available in local supermarketChalav Yisroel
Mikvah
Shabbos Mikvah within walking distance
Minyanim
Daily Minyanim (Shacharis/Mincha/Maariv) Available
Nusach
AshkenazicSefardic
Other Resources
Eruv
Kollel
Lakewood
Economics
Mass Transit AvailableLow Property Tax Rate
Fair Participation
2015 Fair 2015
2017 Fair 2017
2019 Fair 2019
2022 Fair 2022
2024 Fair 2024
Congregation Ahavas TorahPA, Philadelphia, 1425 Rhawn Street
(215) 725-3610
Congregation Dibrot EliyahuPA, Philadelphia, 2018 Solly Ave
(347) 452-0292
Bnai Israel-Ohev ZedekPA, Philadelphia, 8201 Castor Avenue
215-742-0400
Beth Midrash Harav B'Nai JacobPA, Philadelphia, 7926 Algon Ave
(215) 725-5181
Beit HarambamPA, Philadelphia, 9981 Verree Rd
(215) 677-9675
Congregation Beth Midrash Harav B'Nai JacobPA, Philadelphia, 7926 Algon Ave
(215) 725-5181

Our Community Contacts

Shira Shifrin shira.salfer@gmail.com 215-758-3468
NCSY