Torah Queeries
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesDinner at 5:30 p.m.; Discussion at 6:00 p.m. for this session only. Discuss Torah through a queer lens with student rabbi Sai Koros. Register here. Join Zoom here. Contact Heshie Zinman at hjzinman@gmail.com.
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 […]
Breaking Bread on Broad Distribution
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesBreaking 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
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.
Community Building Summit
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPizza/salad at 6:00 p.m.; Meeting at 6:15 p.m. Join this gathering of members where we discuss the state of our engagement and identify future plans. How do we express gratitude to our groups and each other? How do we feel appreciated or what ways do we take in gratitude? We will use these questions as […]
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.
Broadway Comes to Broad Street Purim Celebration
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesGet out your groggers, dress up as your favorite Broadway superstar, and bring the whole family to the RS Purim Extravaganza! Inspired by Broadway, RS Schpielmasters share a hilarious homage to the tale of Haman, Esther, and Mordechai. (Mis)using tunes and lyrics from your favorite Broadway musicals, our talented troupe of singers and dancers put a new […]
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
Families with Young Children Purim Celebration
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate Purim & Shabbat on Friday, March 14 at 5:00 p.m. with pizza, songs, and hamentashen. Costumes are encouraged. Especially at Purim, help support those who need help (Matanot L’Evyonim) Breaking Bread on Broad serves about 200 families a week, and the nonprofit organization that supplements on Broad diaper purchases has paused distributions due to […]
Shabbat Evening Service
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin 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 […]