As Lakewood prepares for the monumental Maamad Adirei HaTorah this Sunday at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, here is a full guide to help participants navigate the transportation, entry, and schedule.
🚌 Transportation Details
Bus Departure Window:
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2:30–3:30 PM sharp from each designated location.
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Buses will leave as soon as they fill up, so please arrive early.
Important Guidelines:
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There will be street closures for departing buses — follow traffic control instructions.
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Carpool or get dropped off at your bus stop to reduce traffic near Yeshiva.
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You must have your ticket to board the bus. Drivers will not allow entry without one.
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The same ticket is required for the return trip — hold onto it carefully.
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Each bus is color-coded by location — check your color and ensure return to the correct one.
Bus Color Code:
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🔴 Red – 7th Street
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🔵 Blue – Bais Shalom
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🟢 Green – Forest/Carey
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🔷 Light Blue – Woodlake
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🟡 Yellow – Princeton
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💗 Pink – Jackson Liberty
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🟠 Orange – Pine Park
Drop-off and Pick-up Location in Philadelphia:
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Parking Lot T at the Wells Fargo Center
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Buses will unload and depart from the same location
Parking Option (for drivers):
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$25 per vehicle — must be prepaid by calling 732-797-9288
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Talmidei HaYeshiva who carpool with 3+ passengers park free
⏰ Event Schedule
🕟 4:30 PM — Doors Open
🥪 4:45–5:45 PM — Light Buffet
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Includes grilled chicken/deli wraps & sandwiches, cake, and light snacks
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All food is under KCL supervision and donated by the Lakewood Kehilla
🕔 5:45 PM — Mincha
📖 6:10 PM — Tehillim
🕕 6:15 PM — Maamad Adirei HaTorah Begins (Exactly on Time!)
🕤 9:30 PM — Conclusion of Maamad & Maariv
🎟️ Entry Requirements
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Tickets are required for entrance to the stadium.
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Stadium security will not permit entry without a ticket.
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Water bottles and danishes will be provided on the buses.
Call-In Numbers
- 605-417-0300
- 712-432-4305
- UK: 44-3333-661039
Recordings after the maamid on the Chayeinu Hotline 732-301-4043 opt. 1#-2