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Drag Queen Storytime
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesDrag Queen Storytime promotes literacy to children of all ages with style, flair, and creativity while reading stories about love, diversity, and acceptance. Contact Naveh Barlowe to RSVP.
Purim with RuPaul’s Drag Race
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWatch RuPaul's Drag Race and discuss it in connection with Purim. This show has transformed the way we view drag, cross-dressing, and the LGBTQ community. The Talmud says of cross-dressing on Purim, “Ein kahn toeva,” or “there is no toeva - taboo here.” Contact Naveh Barlowe to RSVP.
Pathways to Parenthood
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCome hear a panel of experts discuss pathways to parenthood - from surrogacy, to infertility treatment, to adoption. The panel will share information and answer your questions! Hear from congregants Rachelle Schneider and David Mandell who have taken this journey with their families. A light dinner will be provided. Co-sponsored by pRiSm, RS Women, Families […]
Torah Queeries (in-person)
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 at 7:00 PM. And, you can join us either for dinner or discussion, if you cannot stay for the whole evening! Although we will view Torah […]
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 […]
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 […]
Shabbat Dinner Celebrating Pride
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us on for a special Shabbat dinner celebrating family, community, and Queer Pride. This year, we welcome back the dynamic Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus (PGMC), with a guest appearance by Cantor Brad Hyman. Cost: $36/person. BYOB. We look forward to celebrating Pride with you! Register at bit.ly/rspridedinner
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 […]
Pink Triangle Legacies (off-site)
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History 101 S Independence Mall E, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCommemorate Pride Month with a discussion on the intersection of LGBTQ+ history and the Holocaust, moderated by Jake Newsome, author of "Pink Triangle Legacies," who will guide us through the complex history and meaning of this important symbol. Register here.
Torah Queeries
Come build queer commUNITY at Torah Queeries: Nosh and Drash. Please join pRiSm as we welcome RRC Student, Sai Koros. For more on Sai, see below. 6:30 we gather for dinner (you are welcome to bring your own or pizza is provided) and at 7 we begin our discussion. Does the Torah apologize? In this […]
pRiSm Sukkot Community Brunch
Join us as we fulfill the mitzvah of gathering and eating in the Sukkah.. To register, click here. For more information, please reach out to Heshie Zinman.
Torah Queeries
Come build queer commUNITY at Torah Queeries. Please join pRiSm as we welcome RRC Student, Sai Koros. For more on Sai, see below. 6:30 we gather for dinner (you are welcome to bring your own or pizza is provided) and at 7 we begin our discussion. Sai Koros (they/them) is a student rabbi […]