Friday Dinner before Service
Friday, October 9, 2026 from 4:30 PM until 6:30 PM
Location to be determined
Modest business casual attire
Shabbat Service
Friday, October 9, 2026 from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM, then join us downstairs for dessert
Congregation Shaarai Shomayim
75 East James Street, Lancaster, PA 17602
Modest business casual attire
Sunday Brunch
Sunday, October 11, 2026 from 9:30 AM until 11:30 AM
Location to be determined
Casual clothing
Travel and Hotels
For those of you traveling from out of state, the nearest airport to us is Harrisburg International Airport (HIA), formerly MDT, and is about a 20 minute drive from Hershey. As an alternative, Baltimore / Washington International Airport (BWI) is about 2 hours away, depending on traffic.
Plan to rent a car for your party since some events are in Lancaster, and others are in Hershey. You will need to plan for travel time.
We look forward to seeing you soon to celebrate Binah becoming a Bat Mitzvah!
Please RSVP as soon as you know if you are able to attend, but no later than September 10th.
Hotel Accommodations
We have reserved room blocks at four hotels in Hershey for your convenience.
Tru by Hilton Hershey Chocolate Avenue
204 Hillcrest Road, Hershey, PA 17033
Rate: $209 per night + 11% in taxes
Dates available: October 8–11, 2026
Last day to book at this rate: August 28, 2026
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Hershey Chocolate Avenue
651 West Areba Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033
Rate: $229 per night + 11% in taxes
Dates available: October 8–11, 2026
Last day to book at this rate: August 28, 2026
Hershey Lodge
The room block is set up to accept online reservations. We are utilizing a new online booking system, so it is important that guests use only the web address below to make their reservations. Please copy and paste the link into a new browser any time you need to visit the site.
Room Reservation Link:
https://book.rguest.com/wbe/group/1294/Hersheylodge/auth
Group ID: a06Qj00000nM2uzIAC
General Attendee Passcode: BINAH2026
Room block cut-off date: September 1, 2026
Hershey Inn and Suites
The room block is set up to accept online reservations. We are utilizing a new online booking system, so it is important that guests use only the web address below to make their reservations. Please copy and paste the link into a new browser any time you need to visit the site.
Room Reservation Link:
https://book.rguest.com/wbe/group/1294/Hersheyinnandsuites/auth
Group ID: 205
General Attendee Passcode: BINAH2026
Room block cut-off date: September 1, 2026
Important notes:
• Guests may see a message of no availability — please let them know they need to search their specific dates of stay to see room availability.
• Group numbers and passcodes are space- and case-sensitive!
Guests who prefer to call to make reservations may call 855-729-3108 and ask for the room block for Binah’s Bat Mitzvah. The reservations team is available seven days a week from 8 AM – 8 PM to assist you.
Please be aware that the room block cut-off date is September 1, 2026. After the cut-off date, rooms and/or the group rate may no longer be available.
If you have questions or want to reach out, let’s text or talk. Cheri: 719-557-1314.