Bensalem, PA

About This Community

Bensalem, Pennsylvania is located north of Philadelphia in beautiful Bucks County. It is 25 minutes from Northeast Philadelphia, under 1 hour from Lakewood, and less than 90 minutes from Brooklyn. Bensalem is centrally located near the major communities of the tri-state area.

Under the leadership of Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Travitsky, Jewish life in Bensalem has blossomed. In this close-knit and warm community, every person makes a difference. Currently, Bensalem boasts a shul, kollel, mikvah, eruv, preschool, and a vibrant outreach organization.

Within a 15-20 minute drive are schools, kosher shopping, and dining which are easily accessible. Bensalem is a very safe and stable place to raise a family and has been listed as one of the "Top 100 Places to Live" by Money Magazine.

Homes and rental apartments can be found within the eruv, with homes starting at 350K. Jobs can be found in all the major industries such as accounting, law, medicine, management, and administration. Agencies are eagerly looking to hire all types of therapists and community members can make use of our local Jewish job network made up of local Jewish business owners.

Tuition is made affordable by the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program, which allows schools to grant generous scholarships. Taxes in Bensalem (Bucks County) are lower than in the surrounding areas.

Come visit or spend a Shabbos with us and get a feel of what Bensalem is all about.


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RETIREE AMENITIES:

  • Apartments - rental - within walking distance of an Orthodox synagogue 

  • Homes of 1 level (Ranch-style-no stairs) - within walking distance of an Orthodox synagogue 

  • Townhouses - within walking distance of an Orthodox synagogue 

  • Eruv 

  • Kosher Food Availability 

  • Low Taxes 

  • Retiree Learning programs 

  • Mass transit 

  • Disability/senior transit 

  • Community-based senior services 

Featured Community Services

Rosner Settlement Services

We provide closing services (title insurance and settlement) as an approved attorney for Pennsylvania buyers. The approved attorney rating system allows us to charge less for most closings than a title agent. Please contact us for a quote. Maaser given on all transactions.

Real Estate
822 Montgomery Ave Suite 200, Narbeth, PA, 19072
Jeff Rosner
215-694-8919

Our Community Amenities

Education
Yeshiva Elementary Day School
Boys OnlyGirls Only
Yeshiva High School
Boys MesiftaGirls Only
Educational Resources
School ProgramsFunding Assistance
Extra Curricular Programs
PircheiBnos
Religious Life
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
Ashkenazic
Other Resources
Eruv
Kollel
Lakewood
Economics
Jobs Assistance NetworkMass Transit Available
Taxes
State Income Tax for Highest Bracket 1-6%
Low Property Tax Rate
Fair Participation
2022 Fair 2022
2024 Fair 2024
Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center / Kehillas B'nai ShalomPA, Bensalem, 2446 Bristol Rd
(215) 752-5032

Our Community Contacts

Rabbi Shlomo Kohn Shlomo@bensalemoutreach.org (215) 756-4830
Rabbi Moshe Travitsky Rabbi@bensalemoutreach.org(267) 228-8774