Although I have lived in the Philadelphia area for more than eight years I had only had the opportunity to see the outside of the building until a business trip took me to the west side of Philadelphia on a weekday. At the time I visited, tours were offered at 10 am and 2 pm. Make sure you call ahead if you are planning a visit. You can find more information at the the Beth Sholom website. These are the exterior photographs that were taken on another day when it was sunny. Don't miss the interior photographs

The book: Together They Built A Mountain describes the history of the building.

There is a handout that I received before the tour that explains the extensive symbolism that is present in the design of the temple. The building is an abstract image of a mountain — Mount Sinai.

The first photograph is the building seen from the left front.Clicking on most images on this page will display an enlarged photograph.

The next photograph is the right front.

This is the view of the back of the building from the left side.

And the view of the back from the right parking lot.

The annex building is to the left in this photograph.

A closer view of the front entry. There is a photograph from the interior looking out on the interior photographs page.

Looking up the edge of the building.

By the front entry.

And the Frank Lloyd Wright tile.

Go to the interior photographs.