Adult Education
Adult B’nai Mitzvah
If you never became a B’nai Mitzvah, here’s your chance to participate in group study and join our Adult B’nai Mitzvah class. Students will lead a Saturday morning Shabbat service. Contact Sophia Schwab (clergyoffice@rodephshalom.org). You must be a Rodeph Shalom member to register.
Days of Learning
Congregants teach and learn from each other, with a focus on Jewish or secular topics through a Jewish lens. Chaired by Ellen Poster (ellenajme@aol.com) and Marc Lowenstein (lowenstm@comcast.net).
Introduction to Judaism
Tuesdays, January 14 – April 8; 6:00-8:00pm
Free for RS members; $250 (individual/couple); Register here.
If you are an interfaith couple, considering converting to Judaism, or Jewish and looking for beginner’s education, Introduction to Judaism is perfect for you. Taught by RS clergy, this course provides a foundation of the Jewish faith, culture, people and history, from a Reform perspective. Topics include Shabbat, The Life Cycle: Birth, B’nai Mitzvah, Conversion, Wedding, Death, Mourning, Afterlife, Jewish Holidays, Jewish History, Prayers & Blessings, and more. Held annually from January through April, registration is required. Contact Steven Share for information.
Click here to see the 2025 Syllabus.
Jewish Meditation
Prepare for Shabbat by opening our hearts and minds to the Divine. Our meditation includes text study, music, art, yoga, and prayer in a small supportive small-group environment. Chaired by Betsy Ostrow (baopeds@aol.com) and Ellen Poster (ellenajme@aol.com).
Taste of Judaism
Designed for those who would like to learn about the foundations of Judaism or for those who may be searching for an entryway into Jewish life, this course explores Jewish perspectives on spirituality, values, and community. The class is led by RS clergy in the summer. Contact Steven Share (sshare@rodephshalom.org) for information.
Torah Queeries
Facilitated by an LGBTQ rabbi and/or rabbinical student, all are welcome to join and build community while looking at the Torah through a rainbow lens. No prior knowledge of Torah or Hebrew necessary. Contact Heshie Zinman (hjzinman@gmail.com).
Torah Study
Held weekly on Shabbat morning from 9:15-10:30 a.m., this is the cornerstone of our learning. We discuss the weekly Torah portions and have a lively conversation as we relate this ancient text to our daily lives. No previous Torah study or knowledge of Hebrew needed.
Young Friends Torah Study
Join Rabbi Eli Freedman at Bar Hygge for a discussion about the week’s Torah portion on the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Contact (youngfriendsrs@gmail.com) for information.
