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  • How Jews by Choice Strengthen the Jewish Community

    Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This panel discussion moderated by Rabbi Eli Freedman and Rabbi Jon Cutler offers a provocative look at the future of the Jewish faith, moving beyond traditional boundaries to explore why the community should actively welcome those born outside of it. The heart of the event lies in the lived experiences of the panelists. By sharing […]

  • Breaking Bread on Broad Distribution

    Breaking Bread on Broad Distribution
    Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Breaking 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 […]

  • The Belonging Project: Eastern State Penitentiary Synagogue Program (off-site)

    Wednesday, May 27; Pre-Program Meet-Up at 5:00 p.m; Program at Eastern State at 6:00 p.m. RS members are invited to join for a special interfaith program inside Eastern State Penitentiary's historic synagogue. The topic is how communities wrestle with justice, accountability, forgiveness, and restoration. Register here to purchase your ticket for the Eastern State Penitentiary […]

  • Jewish Feminist Book Club

    Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Register here. Contact Theresa Piazza.

  • Israel/Palestine Discussion Group

    Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    With all eyes focused on the Persian Gulf, it is too easy to lose sight of the unfolding crisis on the West Bank. RS congregants Maya Pindyck, poet, and Catherine Fischer, former RS Director of Membership and Philanthropy, recently visited the region. We will hear them report on their separate experiences on Wednesday, May 27 […]

  • Online Community Morning Minyan

    Community Morning Minyan

    Every Thursday from 8:10-8:40 a.m. on Zoom Start your day in community. Whether you want to support others, are in mourning, or are marking a yahrzeit, join us for a brief, meaningful service. Your presence matters. Join Zoom here. Open to all. Contact Tomas Isakowitz.

  • Practicing Presence: An Introduction to Mindfulness Through a Jewish Lens

    Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Fridays, May 22, May 29, June 5, and June 12, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. A gentle invitation to slow down, listen, and reconnect—with yourself and in community. In this four-session series led by meditation teacher and RS congregant Jill Katz, explore mindfulness meditation within a framework drawn from Jewish tradition: intention (kavanah), return (teshuvah), lovingkindness (chesed), […]

  • Shabbat Evening Service

    Shabbat Evening Service
    Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join 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 […]

  • Young Friends Sha-BBQ (off-site)

    Sha-BBQs are back! Join together on Friday, May 29 following the Shabbat evening service at a private residence in Fishtown. Register here. Contact Robert Higgins.

  • Torah Study

    Torah Study
    Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The cornerstone of our learning is our Saturday morning Torah Study. We discuss the weekly Torah portion and have a lively and spirited conversation as we relate this ancient text to our daily lives. No special training or prerequisite courses are necessary for you to attend. Neither is there an entrance requirement for the understanding […]