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Engagement Groups

In our Congregation’s vision to create profound connections, we find strength in our diversity of perspective, age, gender expression, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, family constellation, and socioeconomic background and we welcome interfaith families with open arms.  Through our Engagement Groups, we seek to help peers find one another in order to deepen connections, to socialize, to rejoice with each other in times of joy and comfort each other in times of sadness. All Engagement Groups are open to members and prospective members.

If you have questions about which group you might be best suited for, have suggestions for new groups or if you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Steven Share (267-930-7286/sshare@rodephshalom.org).

Empty NestRS

For parents with college-aged students who have recently left the nest, those who have been on their own for some time, or those who do not have children and are looking to build Jewish connections.

ReadRS

ReadRS is an opportunity to connect with each other and share ideas through lively discussions of books. Join in and help us select books of interest you would like to read -- fiction or non-fiction, serious or humorous, controversial or not -- that not only provide "a good read" but also help us explore the meaning and experience of being Jewish, past or present, in America and around the world.

Chair:  Howard GreenJordan Marks 

Berkman Mercaz Limud Parents

RS BML Families is our parent group that organizes opportunities for families to gather outside of the synagogue, and supports the school with volunteering and providing feedback to the Director of Youth Learning and Engagement.

Chair: Kara Medow

Israel/Palestinian Discussion Group

This group provides a safe place for members to gather to learn, talk, listen and share our feelings, focusing on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, with respect for different opinions. We will hold sessions on modern history, the current crisis, and possible solutions for a lasting peace. Our emphasis is on achieving civil rights and human rights for all Palestinians, Israelis, and other groups living in the area, based on Jewish values and the humanity of all people.

Chair:  Heshie Zinman