Adult Education
Ukraine Crisis Update with Jonathan Ornstein
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesSponsored by The Board of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia and the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Jonathan Ornstein will discuss the current situation in Ukraine, how the JCC is helping, and what you can do. The Krakow JCC in Poland has been at the forefront of helping refugees from Ukraine by becoming an indispensable non-governmental […]
ReadRS: “The Case for Reparations,” Ta-Nehisi Coates
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesModerated by Richard Berkman, RS past president, AJC former Chair of National Board of Governors and Community Civil Rights Mission participant The RS Anti-Racism Work Group and ReadRS are partnering with Philadelphia's Jewish community to discuss Ta-Nehisi's article (click below) and to deepen our understanding about truth and reconciliation from the perspective of Jewish values. […]
Weekly Meditation Group
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPlease 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
Rebuilt from Broken Glass – Film Screening and Discussion
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFred Behrend witnessed the flames of Kristallnacht in 1938 at age 12, seeing synagogues set on fire, and was soon fleeing Nazi tyranny. As a GI several years later, he achieved his own victory over the Nazis, teaching democracy to German POWs. Yet at age 92, he discovered one last triumph still awaited—a miracle 80 […]
Weekly Meditation Group
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPlease 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
Weekly Meditation Group
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPlease 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
Weekly Meditation Group
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPlease 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
Weekly Meditation Group
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPlease 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
Days of Learning: Let There Be Laughter
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesLet There Be Laughter, 10:30 to 11:30 AM at RS Jerry Silverman They say Jews have the best sense of humor, so come and prove it. Bring your favorite stories or jokes. Even if you have nothing funny to share, you can still attend and spend an hour laughing. Jokes will be provided for the […]
Days of Learning: American Jews: Are We In or Out – A Unique Tour of The Weitzman’s Special Exhibits
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History 101 S Independence Mall E, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAmerican Jews: Are We In or Out - A Unique Tour of The Weitzman’s Special Exhibits, 2:00 to 3:30 PM at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History Resa Levinson Join us at the newly reopened Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to engage with our docent and fellow congregants as we discuss […]
Days of Learning: Israel at 75
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIsrael at 75: One Family's Story, 10:30 to 11:30 AM at RS & online Fred Strober A member of a family that settled in Jerusalem in 1809, Fred Strober will recount his family’s experience in Israel, focusing on its religious, cultural, political, and civic contributions over more than two centuries. Learn about life in Jerusalem […]
Canceled Days of Learning: The Secret Chord That Pleased the Lord
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Secret Chord that Pleased the Lord: A Concert-Lecture on Musical Instruments of the Psalms, 2:00 to 3:30 PM at RS & online Adam Grode Please join us for a musical adventure exploring the traditional instruments mentioned in our sacred songs. Adam will provide an historical and archaeological overview alongside live demonstrations of several surviving musical […]