Inside America’s first prison synagogue, a new exhibit tells the story of Jewish inmates who built it

Behind the imposing stone walls of Eastern State Penitentiary — the Philadelphia prison that once held Al Capone — sits a ...
The Times of Israel

First US prison synagogue stages new exhibit with story of Jewish inmates who built it

Dedicated in 1929, the chapel at Eastern State Penitentiary reflects America's dynamic Jewish history as crime, conversion, ...
The Forward on MSN

The first synagogue inside a U.S. prison reopens — no conviction required

As prisons go, Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia was unusually luxurious. For one, it had flush toilets — beating ...
Intermountain Jewish News

Inside America’s first prison synagogue

Behind the imposing stone walls of Eastern State Penitentiary — the Philadelphia prison that once held Al Capone — sits a small, unlikely  synagogue built by inmates, for inmates, nearly a century ago ...

The first prison synagogue in the United States can be experienced at Eastern State Penitentiary

The sacred space sits quiet now. But amid the ruins and solemn silence, one can almost hear the ghostly prayers of the damned ...
The Philadelphia Tribune

New re-entry closet helps former Philadelphia inmates dress to succeed

A fresh dress shirt. A pair of work boots. A blazer for a job interview. For many people leaving prison, those basic items ...