Community
Ukraine Update with American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Exec. Dir. Sandy Katz
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), the largest Jewish humanitarian organization, has mounted a lifesaving effort to help the vulnerable Jews in Ukraine and the surrounding countries. Please join us on Friday, April 21 following the Shabbat evening service for an update on the effort from JDC Executive Director Sandy Katz. Register here.
Ukraine Talk & Oneg
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), the largest Jewish humanitarian organization, has mounted a lifesaving effort to help the vulnerable Jews in Ukraine and the surrounding countries. Please join us on Friday, April 21 following the Shabbat evening service for an update on the effort from JDC Executive Director Sandy Katz. Register here.
Mah Jongg (In-Person)
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us as in-person as we learn and play Mah Jongg. All levels are welcome! Don't forget your 2022 card! Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Please contact Andi Shuster, andishuster@yahoo.com, for more information
Israel at 75
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesSchedule of Events: 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Israeli dancing (FREE to all participants and open to all). Please bring cash to purchase your falafel platters, which will be available for sale at $10 per person. 2:00-4:00 p.m.: Learn more about wines from the land where the wine making industry began more than 2000 years ago! Arie Hochberg, principal […]
See Makheilah Perform at Sing Hallelujah
Verizon Hall at The Kimmel Center 300 South Broad St, Philadelphia, PAWednesday, April 26, 8:00 p.m. at Verizon Hall Hear Cantor Hyman and Makheilah with the Sing Hallelujah choir, which includes congregational choirs from the Philadelphia region. This year, Sing Hallelujah celebrates 75 years of the State of Israel and its musical tradition. Purchase tickets for the concert by phone, in-person, or online using our Rodeph […]
Community Morning Minyan
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEvery 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.
Scribes (Soferot) in Residence Weekend: Shabbat Dinner — Meet Scribe/Soferet Rabbi Bec Richman
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAfter services, gather together for a Shabbat dinner and meet one of our soferot (scribes: female), Rabbi Bec Richman, who will be working alongside Linda Coppleson to restore our Torah scrolls. Get a preview of this Soferot-in-Residence weekend, full of opportunities to learn, study, repair, and ultimately connect with our Torah scrolls. Register here.
Shabbat Morning Torah Study with Rabbi Bec Richman
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin for a special scribal-arts focused Torah and text study led by our clergy with Rabbi Bec Richman.
Mah Jongg (In-Person)
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us as in-person as we learn and play Mah Jongg. All levels are welcome! Don't forget your 2022 card! Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Please contact Andi Shuster, andishuster@yahoo.com, for more information
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States
In Jewish communities worldwide, a Shehecheynu (our blessing for gratitude) is said the first time a fruit or vegetable is served each season. This month the RS Jewish Cookbook Club will celebrate spring vegetables like peas, asparagus, artichokes, and greens. Find a Jewish recipe featuring or highlighting vegetables, prepare it, and bring it to share […]
Community Torah Restoration Programs: RS Community
Our entire community will have an opportunity to help scribe a letter, word, or verse in one of our Torah scrolls, as we join together for an afternoon of programming.
Torah Queeries
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCome build queer CommUNITY at Torah Queeries: Nosh and Drash. Please bring your own dinner, and we will eat together as a community at 6:30 PM, followed by discussion with the Rabbi at 7:00 PM. And, you can join us either for dinner or discussion if you cannot stay for the whole evening! Although we […]