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Knitzvot
Knitzvot
Rodeph Shalom’s Engagement Group for knitters, crocheters, quilters, and other fiber artists. Bring your current project, and let’s hang out, chat, and learn from each other! All ages and skill levels welcome; we have supplies to share. Contacts: Judah Calkins and Susan Roth. Ask to join our email list for meeting reminders and shop talk!
Introduction to Judaism
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 […]
3 events,
Breaking Bread on Broad Distribution
Breaking Bread on Broad Distribution
Breaking Bread on Broad (BBoB) now provides food, diapers, and feminine hygiene supplies to up to one hundred families in need each Wednesday morning outside our Green Street entrance. BBoB partners with a variety of Philadelphia non-profits and our own RS members to obtain and distribute these necessary items. We fulfill our RS mission to […]
Torah Queeries
Torah Queeries
Dinner at 6:30 p.m.; Discussion at 7:00 p.m. Discuss Torah through a queer lens with student rabbi Sai Koros. Register here. Join Zoom here. Contact Heshie Zinman at hjzinman@gmail.com.
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Community Morning Minyan
Community Morning Minyan
Every Thursday from 8:10-8:30 a.m. on Zoom Are you looking to perform a meaningful mitzvah for our community? Are you observing a yahrzeit? Have you lost a loved one in the past 11 months? Join us for a brief service where we come together to remember and support each other. Join Zoom here. Open to all. Contact Tomas Isakowitz.
2 events,
Weekly Meditation Group
Weekly Meditation Group
Please join us each Friday evening from 4:30-5:30pm for Jewish mindfulness meditation. Our practice includes awareness of breath and body (yoga) to help us welcome Shabbat in the spirit of shalom. Come anytime. Beginners welcome. Join Zoom Meeting
Shabbat Evening Service
Shabbat Evening Service
Join together for an uplifting and transformative worship service that attracts the diverse population within Rodeph Shalom, a service which is participatory, warm, inclusive, welcoming, spiritual and meaningful, which helps everyone connect with each other, with the soul of Jewish prayer, and with God. If you would like to access services virtually, click here to […]
4 events,
Broad Perspectives: My Life in Recipes, Food Family and Memories: A Conversation with Joan Nathan & Michael Solomonov
Broad Perspectives: My Life in Recipes, Food Family and Memories: A Conversation with Joan Nathan & Michael Solomonov
My Life in Recipes, Food Family and Memories: A Conversation with Joan Nathan & Michael Solomonov Saturday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m. Hear James Beard Award-winning chef and author Joan Nathan discuss her new cookbook, My Life in Recipes: Food, Family, and Memories – a look back at her life, family history, and personal journey discovering […]
Torah Study
Torah Study
The cornerstone of our learning is our Saturday morning Torah Study. We discuss the weekly Torah portion and have a lively and spirited conversation as we relate this ancient text to our daily lives. No special training or prerequisite courses are necessary for you to attend. Neither is there an entrance requirement for the understanding […]
Tot Shabbat
Tot Shabbat
Gather for singing, storytelling, a craft, and oneg at Tot Shabbat. RSVP to Andi Miller.
4 events,
Buddy Up on Broad Drive
Buddy Up on Broad Drive
The Talmud teaches us that the breath of children sustains the world (Shabbat 119b). Help the food-insecure children of our neighborhood breathe in the joy of spring by donating to Buddy Up On Broad, a toy and book drive co-sponsored by Breaking Bread on Broad (BBoB, the RS food pantry) and RS BML Parents! There […]
0 events,
3 events,
Introduction to Judaism
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 […]
Israel Palestine Discussion Group
Israel Palestine Discussion Group
This group provides a safe place to learn, talk, listen and share our feelings, focusing on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, with respect for different opinions. 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. […]
5 events,
Breaking Bread on Broad Distribution
Breaking Bread on Broad Distribution
Breaking Bread on Broad (BBoB) now provides food, diapers, and feminine hygiene supplies to up to one hundred families in need each Wednesday morning outside our Green Street entrance. BBoB partners with a variety of Philadelphia non-profits and our own RS members to obtain and distribute these necessary items. We fulfill our RS mission to […]
Mitzvah Meals
Mitzvah Meals
Help cook, deliver meals, and connect with our member families in the midst of personal transitions, including surgeries, illnesses, or births. Sign up here. Contact Cheryl Dougherty.
1 event,
Community Morning Minyan
Community Morning Minyan
Every Thursday from 8:10-8:30 a.m. on Zoom Are you looking to perform a meaningful mitzvah for our community? Are you observing a yahrzeit? Have you lost a loved one in the past 11 months? Join us for a brief service where we come together to remember and support each other. Join Zoom here. Open to all. Contact Tomas Isakowitz.
2 events,
Weekly Meditation Group
Weekly Meditation Group
Please join us each Friday evening from 4:30-5:30pm for Jewish mindfulness meditation. Our practice includes awareness of breath and body (yoga) to help us welcome Shabbat in the spirit of shalom. Come anytime. Beginners welcome. Join Zoom Meeting
Shabbat Evening Service
Shabbat Evening Service
Join together for an uplifting and transformative worship service that attracts the diverse population within Rodeph Shalom, a service which is participatory, warm, inclusive, welcoming, spiritual and meaningful, which helps everyone connect with each other, with the soul of Jewish prayer, and with God. If you would like to access services virtually, click here to […]
2 events,
Torah Study
Torah Study
The cornerstone of our learning is our Saturday morning Torah Study. We discuss the weekly Torah portion and have a lively and spirited conversation as we relate this ancient text to our daily lives. No special training or prerequisite courses are necessary for you to attend. Neither is there an entrance requirement for the understanding […]
2 events,
Buddy Up on Broad Drive
Buddy Up on Broad Drive
The Talmud teaches us that the breath of children sustains the world (Shabbat 119b). Help the food-insecure children of our neighborhood breathe in the joy of spring by donating to Buddy Up On Broad, a toy and book drive co-sponsored by Breaking Bread on Broad (BBoB, the RS food pantry) and RS BML Parents! There […]
Second Night Seder
Second Night Seder
Celebrate the second night of Passover with your RS community at a seder on Sunday, April 13 at 5:30 p.m. Member Pricing Early Bird Registration (register by March 21): Adults: $60/pp; Children (3-12); $15/pp; Free for children under 3 After March 21: Adults: $70/pp; Children (3-12): $20/pp; Free under 3 Non-Member Pricing Early Bird Registration […]
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Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
Raise our collective voices to promote awareness, advocacy and action to reduce gun violence and lessen its devastating impact on families and communities in the region. Zoom meetings are held on the second Monday of each month. RSVP to Bonnie Silverman at ruach49@comcast.net.
1 event,
Knitzvot
Knitzvot
Rodeph Shalom’s Engagement Group for knitters, crocheters, quilters, and other fiber artists. Bring your current project, and let’s hang out, chat, and learn from each other! All ages and skill levels welcome; we have supplies to share. Contacts: Judah Calkins and Susan Roth. Ask to join our email list for meeting reminders and shop talk!
2 events,
Breaking Bread on Broad Distribution
Breaking Bread on Broad Distribution
Breaking Bread on Broad (BBoB) now provides food, diapers, and feminine hygiene supplies to up to one hundred families in need each Wednesday morning outside our Green Street entrance. BBoB partners with a variety of Philadelphia non-profits and our own RS members to obtain and distribute these necessary items. We fulfill our RS mission to […]
Supportive NetworkRS Planning Meeting
Supportive NetworkRS Planning Meeting
Looking for new job opportunities? Just starting a career? Experienced in your field and eager to pass on your valuable knowledge? Join us for an organizing session of RS's newest endeavor: a group designed to encourage connection through networking, mentorship, and support with issues related to your career journey. In this first meeting, we will […]
2 events,
Community Morning Minyan
Community Morning Minyan
Every Thursday from 8:10-8:30 a.m. on Zoom Are you looking to perform a meaningful mitzvah for our community? Are you observing a yahrzeit? Have you lost a loved one in the past 11 months? Join us for a brief service where we come together to remember and support each other. Join Zoom here. Open to all. Contact Tomas Isakowitz.
3 events,
Weekly Meditation Group
Weekly Meditation Group
Please join us each Friday evening from 4:30-5:30pm for Jewish mindfulness meditation. Our practice includes awareness of breath and body (yoga) to help us welcome Shabbat in the spirit of shalom. Come anytime. Beginners welcome. Join Zoom Meeting
Families with Young Children Passover Celebration
Families with Young Children Passover Celebration
Celebrate Passover & Shabbat with a sing-along and activities on Friday, April 18 at 5:00 p.m. There will be food served according to the Passover holiday. RSVP to Andi Miller at amiller@rodephshalom.org.
Shabbat Evening Service
Shabbat Evening Service
Join together for an uplifting and transformative worship service that attracts the diverse population within Rodeph Shalom, a service which is participatory, warm, inclusive, welcoming, spiritual and meaningful, which helps everyone connect with each other, with the soul of Jewish prayer, and with God. If you would like to access services virtually, click here to […]
2 events,
Torah Study
Torah Study
The cornerstone of our learning is our Saturday morning Torah Study. We discuss the weekly Torah portion and have a lively and spirited conversation as we relate this ancient text to our daily lives. No special training or prerequisite courses are necessary for you to attend. Neither is there an entrance requirement for the understanding […]
0 events,
2 events,
Rosh Chodesh New Moon Gathering
Rosh Chodesh New Moon Gathering
Join the Rosh Chodesh New Moon Gathering on Monday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. offsite Register here. Contact Ellen Poster at ellenajme@aol.com.
RS Women Rosh Chodesh New Moon Gathering
RS Women Rosh Chodesh New Moon Gathering
Join the April Rosh Chodesh New Moon Gathering for our Passover prep on Monday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. offsite. Register at bit.ly/roshchodeshapril2025. Contact Ellen Poster (ellenajme@aol.com).
1 event,
3 events,
Breaking Bread on Broad Distribution
Breaking Bread on Broad Distribution
Breaking Bread on Broad (BBoB) now provides food, diapers, and feminine hygiene supplies to up to one hundred families in need each Wednesday morning outside our Green Street entrance. BBoB partners with a variety of Philadelphia non-profits and our own RS members to obtain and distribute these necessary items. We fulfill our RS mission to […]
“Tikkun Olam: Healing Our World” Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art Exhibit Opening
“Tikkun Olam: Healing Our World” Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art Exhibit Opening
Please join us on Wednesday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. for a reception with the artists in our 2025 Open Call titled, “Tikkun Olam.” Translated as “Repair Our World,” this is the second open call exhibition since the Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art’s post-COVID rejuvenation. The show was juried by a committee of Rodeph Shalom […]
1 event,
Community Morning Minyan
Community Morning Minyan
Every Thursday from 8:10-8:30 a.m. on Zoom Are you looking to perform a meaningful mitzvah for our community? Are you observing a yahrzeit? Have you lost a loved one in the past 11 months? Join us for a brief service where we come together to remember and support each other. Join Zoom here. Open to all. Contact Tomas Isakowitz.
5 events,
Weekly Meditation Group
Weekly Meditation Group
Please join us each Friday evening from 4:30-5:30pm for Jewish mindfulness meditation. Our practice includes awareness of breath and body (yoga) to help us welcome Shabbat in the spirit of shalom. Come anytime. Beginners welcome. Join Zoom Meeting
Shabbat Evening Service
Shabbat Evening Service
Join together for an uplifting and transformative worship service that attracts the diverse population within Rodeph Shalom, a service which is participatory, warm, inclusive, welcoming, spiritual and meaningful, which helps everyone connect with each other, with the soul of Jewish prayer, and with God. If you would like to access services virtually, click here to […]
2 events,
Torah Study
Torah Study
The cornerstone of our learning is our Saturday morning Torah Study. We discuss the weekly Torah portion and have a lively and spirited conversation as we relate this ancient text to our daily lives. No special training or prerequisite courses are necessary for you to attend. Neither is there an entrance requirement for the understanding […]
5 events,
Buddy Up on Broad Drive
Buddy Up on Broad Drive
The Talmud teaches us that the breath of children sustains the world (Shabbat 119b). Help the food-insecure children of our neighborhood breathe in the joy of spring by donating to Buddy Up On Broad, a toy and book drive co-sponsored by Breaking Bread on Broad (BBoB, the RS food pantry) and RS BML Parents! There […]
Souls Shot Portrait Project Exhibition and Panel Discussion
Souls Shot Portrait Project Exhibition and Panel Discussion
The fifteen portraits of victims lost to gun violence showcase Souls Shot Portrait Project’s desire to bring attention to and memorialize the lives lost through the transformative power of art. Their purpose is to inspire and invite the public to take action to end gun violence. The exhibition opens on April 27 and runs through […]
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Days of Learning: Visit the Sixth Man Center of Philadelphia Youth Basketball with Kenny Holdsman
Days of Learning: Visit the Sixth Man Center of Philadelphia Youth Basketball with Kenny Holdsman
Please join us for a tour of the Sixth Man Center and a talk by Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB) co-founder Kenny Holdsman. PYB is a holistic youth development and community empowerment organization established in 2015 with a mission of creating access and opportunities for thousands of young people to self-determine in positive ways. Built by, […]
Days of Learning: When Bible Meets History with Steve and Elaine Crane and Talia Jaskol
Days of Learning: When Bible Meets History with Steve and Elaine Crane and Talia Jaskol
Join Steve and Elaine for an evening of dinner theater based on Steve’s book, When Bible Meets History, describing how the Torah narrative and actual history can be reconciled. Eve, Rebecca, Jacob, Joseph, Joshua, Miriam, and even Moses, will take the stage to explain their roles in creating both history and Torah. A few mystery […]
5 events,
Days of Learning: A Visit to the Mikveh with Amy Eisen, Open Waters Mikveh Director (off-site)
Days of Learning: A Visit to the Mikveh with Amy Eisen, Open Waters Mikveh Director (off-site)
Learn about and tour the Open Waters Mikveh, used by RS members for conversion and other sacred events. Since biblical times, the mikveh has provided spiritual elevation and comfort. Today, it continues to offer inspiration, strength, and renewal at meaningful moments in life. To see our class schedule, click here To learn more about our […]
Days of Learning: “Where Words Fail, Music Speaks,” with Louis Bernstein, Jon Broder, Melissa Broder, and Cantor Brad Hyman (RS)
Days of Learning: “Where Words Fail, Music Speaks,” with Louis Bernstein, Jon Broder, Melissa Broder, and Cantor Brad Hyman (RS)
Join for 90 minutes of Jewish-inspired songs performed by Cantor Hyman, Jon Broder, his sister Melissa, and Louis Bernstein. To see our class schedule, click here To learn more about our presenters, click here To register for classes, click here
Days of Learning: “You Shall Be a Kingdom of Priests”: The Idea of Chosenness in Our Tradition and Our Lives with Howard Green
Days of Learning: “You Shall Be a Kingdom of Priests”: The Idea of Chosenness in Our Tradition and Our Lives with Howard Green
The notion that God gave the Jewish people special status is a basic idea of Judaism. It is also one of the most perplexing issues we face. Why would God do such a thing? Is it a privilege or a burden? What did terms such as “chosen people,” “treasured possession,” and “light of nations” mean […]
4 events,
Breaking Bread on Broad Distribution
Breaking Bread on Broad Distribution
Breaking Bread on Broad (BBoB) now provides food, diapers, and feminine hygiene supplies to up to one hundred families in need each Wednesday morning outside our Green Street entrance. BBoB partners with a variety of Philadelphia non-profits and our own RS members to obtain and distribute these necessary items. We fulfill our RS mission to […]
Days of Learning: Unscrambling an Omelet – Making Sense of Israeli Politics with Fred Strober
Days of Learning: Unscrambling an Omelet – Making Sense of Israeli Politics with Fred Strober
Confused by the number of Israeli political parties, what each stands for, and how it fits into the government? Join Fred Strober as he sorts out this hodgepodge and offers insights about each party, how it evolved, and who leads it. The landscape seems to change weekly, and Fred will take us to the plenum […]
2 events,
Community Morning Minyan
Community Morning Minyan
Every Thursday from 8:10-8:30 a.m. on Zoom Are you looking to perform a meaningful mitzvah for our community? Are you observing a yahrzeit? Have you lost a loved one in the past 11 months? Join us for a brief service where we come together to remember and support each other. Join Zoom here. Open to all. Contact Tomas Isakowitz.
Days of Learning: Visit to Mikveh Israel and Christ Church Cemeteries and Woodford Mansion with docents, including Susan Roth (off-site)
Days of Learning: Visit to Mikveh Israel and Christ Church Cemeteries and Woodford Mansion with docents, including Susan Roth (off-site)
Visit three Philadelphia landmarks. Our first stop will be the Mikveh Israel Cemetery to learn about prominent Jews of the Revolutionary War period, including Haym Salomon, a principal financier of the American Revolution. Next, visit the Christ Church burial ground and learn about David S. Franks, an aide-de-camp of Benedict Arnold. Finally, tour Woodford Mansion […]
4 events,
Days of Learning: Just Like Queen Esther: Children, Gender, and Purim with Rabbi Ari Moffic
Days of Learning: Just Like Queen Esther: Children, Gender, and Purim with Rabbi Ari Moffic
Join Rabbi Ari Moffic (Ellen Poster’s daughter) the co-author of the newly released book, Just Like Queen Esther, for a conversation about children, gender and Purim! This is one of the first children’s books featuring a Jewish transgender child. Ari will talk about the impetus for this book. Learn what allyship can mean in this […]
Days of Learning: YIVO comes to RS with Susannah Trubman
Days of Learning: YIVO comes to RS with Susannah Trubman
Susannah Trubman, the Learning and Media Center Educator of the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, will use archival materials to tell the story of the Jewish inhabitants of the Vilna Ghetto and the cultural resistance efforts of a group known as “The Paper Brigade.” Learn about the everyday life of Jews under the Nazi occupation […]
Shabbat Evening Service
Shabbat Evening Service
Join together for an uplifting and transformative worship service that attracts the diverse population within Rodeph Shalom, a service which is participatory, warm, inclusive, welcoming, spiritual and meaningful, which helps everyone connect with each other, with the soul of Jewish prayer, and with God. If you would like to access services virtually, click here to […]
3 events,
Torah Study
Torah Study
The cornerstone of our learning is our Saturday morning Torah Study. We discuss the weekly Torah portion and have a lively and spirited conversation as we relate this ancient text to our daily lives. No special training or prerequisite courses are necessary for you to attend. Neither is there an entrance requirement for the understanding […]
Tot Shabbat
Tot Shabbat
Gather for singing, storytelling, a craft, and oneg at Tot Shabbat. RSVP to Andi Miller.