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.
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
RS Beit Cafe
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFriday, May 12, following the Shabbat evening service Experience our Beit Cafe - an intimate, coffee-house-style showcase of the talents of our RS congregants. Share your music, dance, comedy, poetry, spoken word, or other talent. If you want to perform or simply connect, come and be a supportive audience member in the “lounge” at this […]
Torah Study
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe 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 […]
Israel Series: A Look at Its First 75 Years and Our Role in Shaping Israel’s Future
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesSundays, beginning March 26, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Participants will learn from Rick Berkman about Israel's history to understand Israel today, using materials from the Shalom Hartman iEngage curriculum. No previous Israel knowledge required. Sponsored by Israel ConnectRS. Contact Ned Hanover for information. Register here.
Berkman Mercaz Limud
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAt Berkman Mercaz Limud (“learning center”) we foster a sense of love and joy engaging with being Jewish. Building friendships and helping our students feel connected to one another as part of a shared community is foundational and essential to all our programs. To enrich that engagement, we impart Jewish knowledge across a wide spectrum […]
Days of Learning: Weitzman Museum Tour: What Tools Do Jews Use to Repair the World?
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History 101 S Independence Mall E, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWeitzman Museum Tour: What Tools Do Jews Use to Repair the World? 2:00 to 3:30 PM at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History Resa Levinson As we walk through the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, we will explore and discuss how the growing American Jewish community used precepts and laws from […]
Days of Learning: Gleanings from Ruth
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesGleanings from Ruth 4:30 to 5:30 PM at RS and on Zoom Brady Santoro The Book of Ruth, one of the most popular stories in Tanakh (the Hebrew Bible), is celebrated in Jewish tradition for its strong narrative and welcoming message, just as it will be celebrated during the upcoming Shavuot holiday. Its subtext within […]
Days of Learning: A Walk in the Park: Nature and Judaism
A Walk in the Park: Nature and Judaism 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM at Rittenhouse Square Park Rabbi Eli Freedman Let’s celebrate spring! Join Rabbi Freedman for a walk around Rittenhouse Square as we discuss the Jewish take on nature and the environment. There are plenty of benches along the way. Meet at the fountain […]
Canceled Days of Learning: Shabbat Service 101
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesShabbat Service 101 2:00 to 3:15 PM at RS Rabbi Jill Maderer Are you curious about the purpose of the words and customs in our Shabbat service? Would an increased confidence in the traditions open the door to a more deeply spiritual experience? (This is a wonderful opportunity to continue the conversation from Shabbat Deconstructed […]
Days of Learning: Philly Overlooked: Surprises in Plain View Redux
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPhilly Overlooked: Surprises in Plain View Redux 6:30 to 7:30 PM at RS Cara Schneider Bongiorno Join us for a presentation on intriguing but little-known Philadelphia history in a conversational and interactive format. The class will focus on historic people, places and events you’re probably familiar with, while sharing overlooked aspects of their stories with […]