| Area Resources
Government
Hanover
Township offers a variety of programs and services to its residents.
Please check their website.
Hospitals
Bethlehem features two great hospitals:
The
Muhlenberg location of the Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network is located about a mile east of Brith Sholom. For more information,
please check their website and click on the Muhlenberg location.
The St. Luke's Health Network began in Bethlehem. For details on all the medical services provided, please go to St. Luke's' website.
Colleges and Universities
There are outstanding institutions of higher learning in Bethlehem:
Lehigh University
Moravian College
Northampton Community College
Tourist Attractions
Bethlehem has many historic tourist attractions. Please check them out at the Historic Bethlehem site.
During August, come and join the thousands who enjoy Musikfest, ten days of music, fun and food.
Cultural Attractions
Cultural resources in Bethlehem includes the Banana Factory and the Pennsylvania Playhouse.
Every summer, the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival is held at DeSales University in nearby Center Valley. The 2009 program may be found here.
Professional Sports
The Philadelphia Phillies' Triple AAA baseball club, the Iron Pigs, moved to the Lehigh Valley in 2008. For the schedule of games and ticket information, go to the Iron Pigs site.
Hotels/Motels
There are several hotels/motels near Brith Sholom. The closest within reasonable walking distance are:
Best Western, 300 Gateway Drive, 610-866-5800,
www.bestwesternpa.com and look at listing on the right for Bethlehem.
Extended Stay America, 3050 Schoenersville Road, 610-866-8480,
www.extendedstayhotels.com and then search for Bethlehem.
Hampton Inn & Suites, 200 Gateway Drive, 610-868-2442,
www.hamptoninn.com and search for Bethlehem, Northampton County on the left.
The Lehigh Valley International Airport website lists a more extensive list of area hotels and motels.
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