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SUMMARY:"Stories That Open Us: Listening to Israelis & Palestinians" with Journalist Ittay Flescher
DESCRIPTION:Israel ConnectRS and the Israel-Palestine Discussion Group invite you to an evening with journalist\, educator\, and peacebuilder Ittay Flescher\, author of The Holy and the Broken: A Cry for Israeli-Palestinian Peace from a Land That Must Be Shared\, currently on the National Jewish Book Awards Shortlist\, in conversation with RS congregant and poet Maya Pindyck. \nThis event is part of Tell Me More\, our Rodeph Shalom initiative that brings congregants with differing opinions about Israel into conversation\, helping us listen courageously\, share honestly\, and stay connected even when we disagree. \nA book signing will follow the program. \nRegister here. This program is generously supported by the Behrend Lecture Fund.
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/stories-that-open-us-listening-to-israelis-palestinians-with-journalist-ittay-flescher/
LOCATION:Congregation Rodeph Shalom\, 615 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Israel ConnectRS,Israel/Palestine Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20251229T192234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T211918Z
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SUMMARY:Slam Dunk! Black Jewish Hoops Pro Scores in Israel and Philly Speaker Event & Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Israel ConnectRS and basketball? Yes! \nJoin on Friday\, February 20\, after Shabbat services for dinner and guest speaker Jared Armstrong\, a professional Black-Jewish American Israeli basketball player who currently plays internationally for Hapoel Eilat in Israel. He is currently a leading voice among young athletes\, using his platform to actively combat racism\, antisemitism\, and all forms of hate through sports. \nHe organizes camps and clinics both in the U.S. and internationally\, to help bridge gaps between diverse communities. Rodeph Shalom students have attended. Through his global influence\, he founded JAB Camp\, a high-caliber basketball program for youth ages 6 – 14. His mission to inspire the next generation to use sports to develop self-esteem and sportsmanship. Click here to read about Jared from JNS. \nDinner is $36/person. Register here. \nContact Elaine Crane.
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/slam-dunk-black-jewish-hoops-pro-scores-in-israel-and-philly-speaker-event-dinner/
LOCATION:Congregation Rodeph Shalom\, 615 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Israel ConnectRS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20250902T173151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T194911Z
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SUMMARY:"Fact vs. Fiction: Israel Beyond the Headlines": An Evening with Michael Balaban\, President & CEO\, Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
DESCRIPTION:Social media and many mainstream news outlets paint a disturbing portrait of Israel. Michael Balaban\, a Jewish community leader for more than three decades\, is a frequent flyer to our Jewish homeland. He will “talk tachlis” (have a straightforward coversation) about the complexities of the current situation in Israel and the many challenges faced by Israelis in the aftermath of Oct. 7. Michael will entertain questions from the audience during this enlightening evening sponsored by Israel ConnectRS. \n$36/person includes dinner. Register here. \nQuestions? Contact Lynn Edelman.
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/fact-vs-fiction-israel-beyond-the-headlines-an-evening-with-michael-balaban-president-ceo-jewish-federation-of-greater-philadelphia/
LOCATION:Congregation Rodeph Shalom\, 615 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Israel ConnectRS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250622T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20250620T175438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T152556Z
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SUMMARY:Connect with Rabbi Tamir Nir
DESCRIPTION:Join together as one Jewish community\, both here in Philadelphia and in Jerusalem with Achva Bakerem\, Rabbi Nir’s congregation. Join Zoom here. \nRSVP to Ned Hanover at nedhanover@gmail.com \nTo support Rabbi Nir’s congregation\, click here. Your support in the community is greatly appreciated!
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/connect-with-rabbi-tamir-nir/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Israel ConnectRS
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250508T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20250428T170148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T170528Z
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SUMMARY:Israel ConnectRS and Israel-Palestine Group with Rabbi Tamir Nir
DESCRIPTION:Gather for discussions on topics that strengthen the bond between RS and Israel with Rabbi Tamir Nir on Thursday\, May 8 at 6:30 p.m. (dinner at 6:00 p.m.) \nRegister here.
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/israel-connectrs-and-israel-palestine-group-with-rabbi-tamir-nir/
LOCATION:Congregation Rodeph Shalom\, 615 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Israel ConnectRS,Israel/Palestine Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250409T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20250204T235847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T163912Z
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SUMMARY:Israel ConnectRS Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Gather for discussions and speakers on topics that strengthen the bond between RS and Israel at 6:30 p.m. (dinner at 6:00 p.m.) Contact Ned Hanover at nedhanover@gmail.com.
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/israel-connectrs-meeting-9/
LOCATION:Congregation Rodeph Shalom\, 615 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Israel ConnectRS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250326T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20250204T233422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T010703Z
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SUMMARY:Israel ConnectRS Meeting: "Beyond The Forest: Jewish National Fund Is Much More Than Trees"
DESCRIPTION:For 100 years\, Jewish National Fund (JNF) has helped “make the desert bloom”\, planting more than 260 million trees throughout Israel. Allison Nagelberg\, JNF’s Northeast Regional Director of Planned Giving\, will discuss how the organization is reimagining itself and helping Israel to rebuild in the aftermath of October 7.\n\nLearn about JNF’s efforts to develop and enhance the quality of life in Israel’s Negev and the Galilee through community building\, water solutions\, access for people with disabilities\, research & development and much more.\nJoin Zoom here. RSVP to Ned Hanover.
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/israel-connectrs-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Congregation Rodeph Shalom\, 615 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Israel ConnectRS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250304T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250304T170000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20241231T214554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T230556Z
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SUMMARY:Israel ConnectRS World Zionist Congress Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dinner at 6:00 p.m.; Discussion at 6:30 p.m. \nThe WZC\, which meets every five years\, will hold its next election from March 10 to May 4\, 2025. You can vote at any time during this two-month window. It is a way for Diaspora Jews like you to have a voice in Israel and to stand for the issues Reform Jews hold most dear. \nWe have already begun strategizing on how to reach everyone within our congregation and encourage everyone (who is Jewish and over age 18) to vote Reform. \nJoin Zoom here. RSVP to Ned Hanover.
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/israel-connectrs-world-zionist-congress-meeting/2025-03-04/
LOCATION:Congregation Rodeph Shalom\, 615 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Israel ConnectRS
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250226T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20250203T190652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T190652Z
UID:10002849-1740594600-1740600000@rodephshalom.org
SUMMARY:Israel ConnectRS Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Gather for discussions and speakers on topics that strengthen the bond between RS and Israel. \nJoin Zoom here. RSVP to Ned Hanover.
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/israel-connectrs-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Congregation Rodeph Shalom\, 615 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Israel ConnectRS
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250204T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20241231T214554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T230556Z
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SUMMARY:Israel ConnectRS World Zionist Congress Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dinner at 6:00 p.m.; Discussion at 6:30 p.m. \nThe WZC\, which meets every five years\, will hold its next election from March 10 to May 4\, 2025. You can vote at any time during this two-month window. It is a way for Diaspora Jews like you to have a voice in Israel and to stand for the issues Reform Jews hold most dear. \nWe have already begun strategizing on how to reach everyone within our congregation and encourage everyone (who is Jewish and over age 18) to vote Reform. \nJoin Zoom here. RSVP to Ned Hanover.
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/israel-connectrs-world-zionist-congress-meeting/2025-02-04/
LOCATION:Congregation Rodeph Shalom\, 615 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Israel ConnectRS
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250202T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20241226T230913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T230913Z
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SUMMARY:iEngage Series
DESCRIPTION:iEngage\, the program about Israel developed by the Shalom Hartman Institute\, returns to Rodeph Shalom on September 15. Rick Berkman\, RS Past President\, will lead this eight-week series that helps North American Jews prepare for Israel’s future by gaining a greater understanding of pivotal past events. \nPresented by Israel ConnectRS\, the course explores the critical events of 1947 and 1967 – following the 1917 Balfour Declaration – as key moments when Zionism unleashed new thinking about the meaning of Jewishness for generations to come. It engages Jews in an open and pluralistic discussion about issues of Jewish identity\, peoplehood\, ethics\, and theology. \nThe bonus sessions will focus on Dan Grodis’ book\, Israel: A Concise History of a Nation Reborn\, as well as the this document with links to podcasts. \nRSVP to Sophia Schwab.
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/iengage-series-11/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Israel ConnectRS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250126T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20241219T183506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T230943Z
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SUMMARY:iEngage Series
DESCRIPTION:iEngage\, the program about Israel developed by the Shalom Hartman Institute\, returns to Rodeph Shalom on September 15. Rick Berkman\, RS Past President\, will lead this eight-week series that helps North American Jews prepare for Israel’s future by gaining a greater understanding of pivotal past events. \nPresented by Israel ConnectRS\, the course explores the critical events of 1947 and 1967 – following the 1917 Balfour Declaration – as key moments when Zionism unleashed new thinking about the meaning of Jewishness for generations to come. It engages Jews in an open and pluralistic discussion about issues of Jewish identity\, peoplehood\, ethics\, and theology. \nThe bonus sessions will focus on Dan Grodis’ book\, Israel: A Concise History of a Nation Reborn\, as well as the this document with links to podcasts. \nRSVP to Sophia Schwab.
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/iengage-series-10/
LOCATION:Congregation Rodeph Shalom\, 615 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Israel ConnectRS
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20240917T225454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T183543Z
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SUMMARY:Israel ConnectRS Meeting ZOOM ONLY
DESCRIPTION:Our topic will be “What will be the impact of the Trump presidency on Israel and the Middle East?”  With a ceasefire and the return of hostages on the horizon\, we will discuss that as well. \nPlease use the link below to watch this video ahead of the meeting (it’s just under an hour).  We will also show parts of the video during the meeting if you are not able to watch beforehand.\nWhat will be the impact of the Trump presidency on Israel and the Middle East?\nJoin Zoom here. RSVP to Ned Hanover.
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/israel-connectrs-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Congregation Rodeph Shalom\, 615 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Israel ConnectRS
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250119T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20241219T183435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T183435Z
UID:10002571-1737280800-1737288000@rodephshalom.org
SUMMARY:iEngage Series
DESCRIPTION:iEngage\, the program about Israel developed by the Shalom Hartman Institute\, returns to Rodeph Shalom on September 15. Rick Berkman\, RS Past President\, will lead this eight-week series that helps North American Jews prepare for Israel’s future by gaining a greater understanding of pivotal past events. \nPresented by Israel ConnectRS\, the course explores the critical events of 1947 and 1967 – following the 1917 Balfour Declaration – as key moments when Zionism unleashed new thinking about the meaning of Jewishness for generations to come. It engages Jews in an open and pluralistic discussion about issues of Jewish identity\, peoplehood\, ethics\, and theology. \nRSVP to Sophia Schwab.
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/iengage-series-9/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Israel ConnectRS
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20240917T225354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T185341Z
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SUMMARY:Israel ConnectRS Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Gather for discussions and speakers on topics that strengthen the bond between RS and Israel at 6:30 p.m. (dinner at 6 p.m.) \nJoin Zoom here. RSVP to Ned Hanover.
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/israel-connectrs-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Congregation Rodeph Shalom\, 615 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Israel ConnectRS
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20240917T225338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T203121Z
UID:10001454-1734256800-1734264000@rodephshalom.org
SUMMARY:iEngage Series
DESCRIPTION:iEngage\, the program about Israel developed by the Shalom Hartman Institute\, returns to Rodeph Shalom on September 15. Rick Berkman\, RS Past President\, will lead this eight-week series that helps North American Jews prepare for Israel’s future by gaining a greater understanding of pivotal past events. \nPresented by Israel ConnectRS\, the course explores the critical events of 1947 and 1967 – following the 1917 Balfour Declaration – as key moments when Zionism unleashed new thinking about the meaning of Jewishness for generations to come. It engages Jews in an open and pluralistic discussion about issues of Jewish identity\, peoplehood\, ethics\, and theology. \nRSVP to Sophia Schwab. \nJoin us from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on these Sundays:\nSept. 15 – 1917 – The Balfour Declaration: The Idea of a Homeland for the Jewish People\nSept. 29 – 1947 – The United Nations Partition Plan: The Jews in the World\nOct. 13 – 1967 – The Six Day War: Power\, Land and God\nOct. 20 – Judea and Samaria: Occupation or Liberation\nNov. 3 – One State\, Two States: Moral Red Lines\nNov. 17 – Jerusalem of God\, Prayer and Peoplehood\n Dec. 15 – Jerusalem of Responsibility\, Loss\, and Hope\n*MOVED TO JANUARY*  – The Jubilee Year and Beyond: Milestones and their Meanings \n 
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/iengage-series-7/
LOCATION:Congregation Rodeph Shalom\, 615 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Israel ConnectRS
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20240917T224930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T184916Z
UID:10001431-1732041000-1732046400@rodephshalom.org
SUMMARY:Israel ConnectRS Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dinner at 6:00 p.m.; Discussion at 6:30 p.m. \nHear Rabbi Nir’s view on the WZC election and its impact on his congregation in Israel. In previous elections\, the WZC successfully ensured that $20 million over five years of financial support is directed to the Reform movement in Israel. Professionals were appointed to advance Reform Jewish values within the National Institutions\, emphasizing equality\, pluralism\, and a commitment to a Two-State Solution. They have been able to prevent Settlement building and advance policies that align with our values. Read Ned Hanover’s article here to prepare. \nJoin Zoom here. RSVP to Ned Hanover.
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/israel-connectrs-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Congregation Rodeph Shalom\, 615 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Israel ConnectRS
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20240917T224929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T224929Z
UID:10001427-1731837600-1731844800@rodephshalom.org
SUMMARY:iEngage Series
DESCRIPTION:iEngage\, the program about Israel developed by the Shalom Hartman Institute\, returns to Rodeph Shalom on September 15. Rick Berkman\, RS Past President\, will lead this eight-week series that helps North American Jews prepare for Israel’s future by gaining a greater understanding of pivotal past events. \nPresented by Israel ConnectRS\, the course explores the critical events of 1947 and 1967 – following the 1917 Balfour Declaration – as key moments when Zionism unleashed new thinking about the meaning of Jewishness for generations to come. It engages Jews in an open and pluralistic discussion about issues of Jewish identity\, peoplehood\, ethics\, and theology. \nRSVP to Sophia Schwab. \nJoin us from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on these Sundays:\nSept. 15 – 1917 – The Balfour Declaration: The Idea of a Homeland for the Jewish People\nSept. 29 – 1947 – The United Nations Partition Plan: The Jews in the World\nOct. 13 – 1967 – The Six Day War: Power\, Land and God\nOct. 20 – Judea and Samaria: Occupation or Liberation\nNov. 3 – One State\, Two States: Moral Red Lines\nNov. 17 – Jerusalem of God\, Prayer and Peoplehood\nDec. 8 – Jerusalem of Responsibility\, Loss\, and Hope\nDec. 15 – The Jubilee Year and Beyond: Milestones and their Meanings \n 
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/iengage-series-6/
LOCATION:Congregation Rodeph Shalom\, 615 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Israel ConnectRS
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241108T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20241016T225309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T225309Z
UID:10001641-1731094200-1731099600@rodephshalom.org
SUMMARY:Israel Media Bias: Real or Exaggerated?
DESCRIPTION:Israel ConnectRS presents Lisa Hostein\, Executive Editor of Hadassah Magazine\, for a dinner program immediately following Shabbat services. \nHostein will bring her career-long journalistic sensibilities to a question that consumes many of us: How is the media treating Israel? Is it as bad as some people think? And why does it matter? \nShe will give a historical take on the media’s coverage of Israel before and after October 7 and will explore how changes in journalistic standards in recent years have influenced how Israel and antisemitism is portrayed in mainstream and social media. \nDinner is $36 per person. Register here. Contact Lynn Edelman.
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/israel-media-bias-real-or-exaggerated/
LOCATION:Congregation Rodeph Shalom\, 615 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Israel ConnectRS
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20240917T224846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T224846Z
UID:10001406-1730628000-1730635200@rodephshalom.org
SUMMARY:iEngage Series
DESCRIPTION:iEngage\, the program about Israel developed by the Shalom Hartman Institute\, returns to Rodeph Shalom on September 15. Rick Berkman\, RS Past President\, will lead this eight-week series that helps North American Jews prepare for Israel’s future by gaining a greater understanding of pivotal past events. \nPresented by Israel ConnectRS\, the course explores the critical events of 1947 and 1967 – following the 1917 Balfour Declaration – as key moments when Zionism unleashed new thinking about the meaning of Jewishness for generations to come. It engages Jews in an open and pluralistic discussion about issues of Jewish identity\, peoplehood\, ethics\, and theology. \nRSVP to Sophia Schwab. \nJoin us from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on these Sundays:\nSept. 15 – 1917 – The Balfour Declaration: The Idea of a Homeland for the Jewish People\nSept. 29 – 1947 – The United Nations Partition Plan: The Jews in the World\nOct. 13 – 1967 – The Six Day War: Power\, Land and God\nOct. 20 – Judea and Samaria: Occupation or Liberation\nNov. 3 – One State\, Two States: Moral Red Lines\nNov. 17 – Jerusalem of God\, Prayer and Peoplehood\nDec. 8 – Jerusalem of Responsibility\, Loss\, and Hope\nDec. 15 – The Jubilee Year and Beyond: Milestones and their Meanings \n 
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/iengage-series-5/
LOCATION:Congregation Rodeph Shalom\, 615 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Israel ConnectRS
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20240917T224815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T224815Z
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SUMMARY:iEngage Series
DESCRIPTION:iEngage\, the program about Israel developed by the Shalom Hartman Institute\, returns to Rodeph Shalom on September 15. Rick Berkman\, RS Past President\, will lead this eight-week series that helps North American Jews prepare for Israel’s future by gaining a greater understanding of pivotal past events. \nPresented by Israel ConnectRS\, the course explores the critical events of 1947 and 1967 – following the 1917 Balfour Declaration – as key moments when Zionism unleashed new thinking about the meaning of Jewishness for generations to come. It engages Jews in an open and pluralistic discussion about issues of Jewish identity\, peoplehood\, ethics\, and theology. \nRSVP to Sophia Schwab. \nJoin us from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on these Sundays:\nSept. 15 – 1917 – The Balfour Declaration: The Idea of a Homeland for the Jewish People\nSept. 29 – 1947 – The United Nations Partition Plan: The Jews in the World\nOct. 13 – 1967 – The Six Day War: Power\, Land and God\nOct. 20 – Judea and Samaria: Occupation or Liberation\nNov. 3 – One State\, Two States: Moral Red Lines\nNov. 17 – Jerusalem of God\, Prayer and Peoplehood\nDec. 8 – Jerusalem of Responsibility\, Loss\, and Hope\nDec. 15 – The Jubilee Year and Beyond: Milestones and their Meanings \n 
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/iengage-series-4/
LOCATION:Congregation Rodeph Shalom\, 615 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Israel ConnectRS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T120000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20240917T224745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T224745Z
UID:10001365-1728813600-1728820800@rodephshalom.org
SUMMARY:iEngage Series
DESCRIPTION:iEngage\, the program about Israel developed by the Shalom Hartman Institute\, returns to Rodeph Shalom on September 15. Rick Berkman\, RS Past President\, will lead this eight-week series that helps North American Jews prepare for Israel’s future by gaining a greater understanding of pivotal past events. \nPresented by Israel ConnectRS\, the course explores the critical events of 1947 and 1967 – following the 1917 Balfour Declaration – as key moments when Zionism unleashed new thinking about the meaning of Jewishness for generations to come. It engages Jews in an open and pluralistic discussion about issues of Jewish identity\, peoplehood\, ethics\, and theology. \nRSVP to Sophia Schwab. \nJoin us from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on these Sundays:\nSept. 15 – 1917 – The Balfour Declaration: The Idea of a Homeland for the Jewish People\nSept. 29 – 1947 – The United Nations Partition Plan: The Jews in the World\nOct. 13 – 1967 – The Six Day War: Power\, Land and God\nOct. 20 – Judea and Samaria: Occupation or Liberation\nNov. 3 – One State\, Two States: Moral Red Lines\nNov. 17 – Jerusalem of God\, Prayer and Peoplehood\nDec. 8 – Jerusalem of Responsibility\, Loss\, and Hope\nDec. 15 – The Jubilee Year and Beyond: Milestones and their Meanings \n 
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/iengage-series-3/
LOCATION:Congregation Rodeph Shalom\, 615 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Israel ConnectRS
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20240917T224729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T224729Z
UID:10001353-1728412200-1728417600@rodephshalom.org
SUMMARY:Israel ConnectRS Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dinner at 6:00 p.m.; Discussion at 6:30 p.m. \nHelp plan programming that strengthens the bond between RS and Israel. \nJoin Zoom here. RSVP to Ned Hanover. 
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/israel-connectrs-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Congregation Rodeph Shalom\, 615 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Israel ConnectRS
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20240917T224658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T224658Z
UID:10001336-1727604000-1727611200@rodephshalom.org
SUMMARY:iEngage Series
DESCRIPTION:iEngage\, the program about Israel developed by the Shalom Hartman Institute\, returns to Rodeph Shalom on September 15. Rick Berkman\, RS Past President\, will lead this eight-week series that helps North American Jews prepare for Israel’s future by gaining a greater understanding of pivotal past events. \nPresented by Israel ConnectRS\, the course explores the critical events of 1947 and 1967 – following the 1917 Balfour Declaration – as key moments when Zionism unleashed new thinking about the meaning of Jewishness for generations to come. It engages Jews in an open and pluralistic discussion about issues of Jewish identity\, peoplehood\, ethics\, and theology. \nRSVP to Sophia Schwab. \nJoin us from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on these Sundays:\nSept. 15 – 1917 – The Balfour Declaration: The Idea of a Homeland for the Jewish People\nSept. 29 – 1947 – The United Nations Partition Plan: The Jews in the World\nOct. 13 – 1967 – The Six Day War: Power\, Land and God\nOct. 20 – Judea and Samaria: Occupation or Liberation\nNov. 3 – One State\, Two States: Moral Red Lines\nNov. 17 – Jerusalem of God\, Prayer and Peoplehood\nDec. 8 – Jerusalem of Responsibility\, Loss\, and Hope\nDec. 15 – The Jubilee Year and Beyond: Milestones and their Meanings \n 
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/iengage-series-2/
LOCATION:Congregation Rodeph Shalom\, 615 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Israel ConnectRS
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20240917T224625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T224625Z
UID:10001309-1726599600-1726605000@rodephshalom.org
SUMMARY:“One Year Later: The Jewish People After October 7” with Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer
DESCRIPTION:“One Year Later: The Jewish People After October 7” with Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer\nTuesday\, September 17 at 7:00 p.m. at RS; Dinner at 5:30 p.m. \nDr. Yehuda Kurtzer\, president of the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America and a leading thinker and author on the meaning of Israel to American Jews\, will address the impact of this tragedy during a provocative program and dinner. \nThe presentation is free and will be preceded by a 5:30 p.m. dinner\, $36/person. \nTo attend the dinner and program\, register here. To attend the program only\, click here. Contact Lynn Edelman for information. \nThis Israel Speakers Series program is an initiative of Israel ConnectRS and is co-sponsored by The American Jewish Committee and the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/one-year-later-the-jewish-people-after-october-7-with-dr-yehuda-kurtzer/
LOCATION:Congregation Rodeph Shalom\, 615 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Israel ConnectRS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T120000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20240917T224612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T224612Z
UID:10001305-1726394400-1726401600@rodephshalom.org
SUMMARY:iEngage Series
DESCRIPTION:iEngage\, the program about Israel developed by the Shalom Hartman Institute\, returns to Rodeph Shalom on September 15. Rick Berkman\, RS Past President\, will lead this eight-week series that helps North American Jews prepare for Israel’s future by gaining a greater understanding of pivotal past events. \nPresented by Israel ConnectRS\, the course explores the critical events of 1947 and 1967 – following the 1917 Balfour Declaration – as key moments when Zionism unleashed new thinking about the meaning of Jewishness for generations to come. It engages Jews in an open and pluralistic discussion about issues of Jewish identity\, peoplehood\, ethics\, and theology. \nRSVP to Sophia Schwab. \nJoin us from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on these Sundays:\nSept. 15 – 1917 – The Balfour Declaration: The Idea of a Homeland for the Jewish People\nSept. 29 – 1947 – The United Nations Partition Plan: The Jews in the World\nOct. 13 – 1967 – The Six Day War: Power\, Land and God\nOct. 20 – Judea and Samaria: Occupation or Liberation\nNov. 3 – One State\, Two States: Moral Red Lines\nNov. 17 – Jerusalem of God\, Prayer and Peoplehood\nDec. 8 – Jerusalem of Responsibility\, Loss\, and Hope\nDec. 15 – The Jubilee Year and Beyond: Milestones and their Meanings \n 
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/iengage-series/
LOCATION:Congregation Rodeph Shalom\, 615 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Israel ConnectRS
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T190000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20240917T224610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T224610Z
UID:10001297-1726081200-1726081200@rodephshalom.org
SUMMARY:What it Means to be a 21st Century Jew: Book Discussion with Rabbi Freedman
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Eli Freedman for a spirited discussion of Noah Feldman’s provocative best-seller To Be A Jew Today: A New Guide to God\, Israel and the Jewish People. This critically acclaimed work challenges us to explore how we define ourselves as contemporary Jews. \nNoah Feldman is the Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law at Harvard University and founding director of the University’s Julis-Rabinowitz Program on Jewish and Israeli Law. \nRegister here. Contact Elaine Crane for information.
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/what-it-means-to-be-a-21st-century-jew-book-discussion-with-rabbi-freedman/
LOCATION:Congregation Rodeph Shalom\, 615 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Israel ConnectRS
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20240917T224243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T224243Z
UID:10001283-1724783400-1724788800@rodephshalom.org
SUMMARY:Israel ConnectRS Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dinner at 6:00 p.m.; Discussion at 6:30 p.m. \nHelp plan programming that strengthens the bond between RS and Israel. \nJoin Zoom here. RSVP to Ned Hanover. 
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/israel-connectrs-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Congregation Rodeph Shalom\, 615 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Israel ConnectRS
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T200000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20240917T224227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T224227Z
UID:10001273-1724265000-1724270400@rodephshalom.org
SUMMARY:Israel ConnectRS Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dinner at 6:00 p.m.; Discussion at 6:30 p.m. \nDiscussion about the Roz Rothstein program from July 24. \nJoin Zoom here. RSVP to Ned Hanover. 
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/israel-connectrs-meeting/
LOCATION:Congregation Rodeph Shalom\, 615 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Israel ConnectRS
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260626T040831
CREATED:20240917T224131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T224131Z
UID:10001234-1721241000-1721246400@rodephshalom.org
SUMMARY:Israel ConnectRS Meeting (off-site)
DESCRIPTION:Help plan programming that strengthens the bond between RS and Israel. RSVP to Ned Hanover.
URL:https://rodephshalom.org/event/israel-connectrs-meeting-off-site/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Israel ConnectRS
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END:VCALENDAR