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From I-95 Southbound, merge onto VINE ST EXPY / I-676 W / US-30 W via EXIT 22 toward CENTRAL PHILADELPHIA. Take the exit toward PA-611 / BROAD STREET / CENTRAL PHILADELPHIA. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto N 15TH ST. Turn RIGHT onto SPRUCE ST. Proceed to Spruce and 18th Streets where you will see Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel on the left corner.
From I-95 Northbound, take exit 13 towards I-76 West / VALLEY FORGE / PA-291 / ISLAND AVE. Merge onto PENROSE AVE / PA-291 East toward I-76 West / VALLEY FORGE. PA-291 East becomes I-76 West. Take the SOUTH STREET exit- EXIT 346A- on the LEFT. Turn right onto South Street. Turn left onto 18th Street. Proceed to 18th and Spruce Streets where you will see Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel on the left corner.
From I-76 Eastbound, Keep LEFT to take VINE ST EXPY / I-676 E / US-30 E via EXIT 344 toward CENTRAL PHILADELPHIA. Take the exit toward BROAD STREET / CENTRAL PHILADELPHIA. Take the 15TH STREET ramp toward CENTRAL PHILADELPHIA. Turn RIGHT onto N 15TH ST. Turn RIGHT onto SPRUCE ST. Proceed to Spruce and 18th Streets where you will see Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel on the left corner.
Enter Pennsylvania via the Ben Franklin Bridge Merge onto VINE ST EXPY / I-676 W / US-30 W. Take the exit toward PA-611 / BROAD STREET / CENTRAL PHILADELPHIA. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto N 15TH ST. Turn RIGHT onto SPRUCE ST. Proceed to Spruce and 18th Streets where you will see Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel on the left corner.
Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel is within 1-6 blocks of SEPTA Regional Rail, trolley, bus, and subway lines. You may access SEPTA information at www.septa.org, or call 215-580-7800.
Center City is also served by PATCO light rail service www.ridepatco.org from Lindenwold, NJ, stopping at 16th and Locust Streets, which is 3 blocks from Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel, and by NJ Transit buses www.njtransit.com.