Congregation Degel Israel

Congregation Degel Israel provides a warm feeling of acceptance as it welcomes Jews from all levels of observance to engage in any of its spiritually uplifting activities.

Prayer Services

We welcome Jews from all backgrounds to visit Degel Israel! Weekday, Shabbos, and holiday services at Degel Israel are inspiring and enjoyable. A relaxed feeling permeates the synagogue as the sanctuary is filled with song. Friends gather for camaraderie during the weekly Kiddish. Services are conducted in a traditional manner, allowing each member to participate with maximum concentration.

WEEKDAY SERVICES SCHEDULE

AUGUST 2019 – UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Shacharis/Morning Prayers – 7:45AM
Mincha/Maariv – 20 Minutes before Shkiah (approximately 7:45pm, getting earlier)

​FRIDAY SERVICES

Shacharis/Morning Prayers – Netz & 8:30AM
Mincha/Afternoon Prayers – 18 minutes before sunset
Maariv/Evening Prayers – Sunset
(Passover to Rosh Hashana – Mincha 6:40pm, Maariv immediately thereafter).

SABBATH SERVICES

Shacharis/Morning Prayers – 9:00AM
Mincha/Afternoon Prayers – 30 minutes before sunset (Announced at Shacharis)
Maariv/Evening Prayers – 42 minutes after sunset (Announced at Shacharis)

Mission

To be a welcoming, caring and spirited Orthodox congregation that enables and inspires our members,our children and all Jews to deepen their commitment to live, learn and love Torah, applying it to everyday living in the modern world.

History and Background

Degel Israel has been an orthodox shul in Lancaster for over one hundred years. We are part of a larger Lancaster Jewish Community which has two other synagogues, a Mikvah, a Jewish Community Center, and a Jewish Family Service. We are a community where everyone counts and is counted on. Our desire is for our kehilla to grow and prosper. The Ilse and Eric Nussbaum Community Mikvah, The Lancaster Yeshiva Center, and a redesigned mechitzah has enhanced our community as well as attracted new members. An established car pool takes our children to the finest yeshivot and schools in Baltimore. Would you like to join our haimesha group? We are looking to build our kehilla one family at a time. Already in place are stipends to cover moving expenses and help with employment. If you are interested in kiruv and the prospect of helping to build a community than Lancaster, PA may be for you.

MIKVAH INFORMATION

The Mikvah is located behind Degel Israel Synagogue.

​1120 Columbia Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603

​Please note our Mikvah is by appointment only.

To schedule an appointment please call 717-990-7412 24 hours in advance.

For all other information please call 886-946-9977 or email