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: Let There Be Laughter
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesLet There Be Laughter, 10:30 to 11:30 AM at RS Jerry Silverman They say Jews have the best sense of humor, so come and prove it. Bring your favorite stories or jokes. Even if you have nothing funny to share, you can still attend and spend an hour laughing. Jokes will be provided for the […]
Days of Learning: American Jews: Are We In or Out – A Unique Tour of The Weitzman’s Special Exhibits
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History 101 S Independence Mall E, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAmerican Jews: Are We In or Out - A Unique Tour of The Weitzman’s Special Exhibits, 2:00 to 3:30 PM at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History Resa Levinson Join us at the newly reopened Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to engage with our docent and fellow congregants as we discuss […]
Days of Learning: Israel at 75
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIsrael at 75: One Family's Story, 10:30 to 11:30 AM at RS & online Fred Strober A member of a family that settled in Jerusalem in 1809, Fred Strober will recount his family’s experience in Israel, focusing on its religious, cultural, political, and civic contributions over more than two centuries. Learn about life in Jerusalem […]
Canceled Days of Learning: The Secret Chord That Pleased the Lord
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Secret Chord that Pleased the Lord: A Concert-Lecture on Musical Instruments of the Psalms, 2:00 to 3:30 PM at RS & online Adam Grode Please join us for a musical adventure exploring the traditional instruments mentioned in our sacred songs. Adam will provide an historical and archaeological overview alongside live demonstrations of several surviving musical […]
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 […]
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 […]
Days of Learning: The REAL Story of Hanukkah
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe REAL Story of Hanukkah, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at RS & online Rabbi Eli Freedman Join Rabbi Freedman to learn about the political underpinnings of the Maccabean revolt, the clash of Greek vs. Jewish culture, and the rabbinic take on the holiday vs. the historical Book of Maccabees. Bagels, schmear, and beverages provided. […]
Days of Learning: God’s Cupboard
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesGod's Cupboard: Modern Synagogue Ark Design, 2:00 to 3:30 PM at RS & online Michael Hauptman and Rabbi Jill Maderer Despite the many laws governing Jewish prayer and traditions, the objects themselves that are used as part of these rituals express an almost limitless creativity. This session explores the vast variations in the three basic types […]
Days of Learning: RS Goes to Morocco
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin RS Morocco travelers as they recount their experience visiting a Muslim country as Jews. Learn about Morocco's rich history of Judaism, key takeaways, and how Muslims and Jews coexisted there for centuries. After the presentation, there will be a Q&A open to all who attend. At RS and online.