ReadRS: “The Case for Reparations,” Ta-Nehisi Coates
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesModerated by Richard Berkman, RS past president, AJC former Chair of National Board of Governors and Community Civil Rights Mission participant The RS Anti-Racism Work Group and ReadRS are partnering with Philadelphia's Jewish community to discuss Ta-Nehisi's article (click below) and to deepen our understanding about truth and reconciliation from the perspective of Jewish values. […]
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
Tot Shabbat
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesGather for singing, storytelling, and oneg at Tot Shabbat. RSVP to Andi Miller.
Canceled Jewish Cookbook Club
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPlease join us for our Hanukkah edition of Jewish Cookbook Club. We have timed the meeting so you can share a recipe, enjoy a delicious nosh and still make it to mah jongg at 10:30! Hanukkah starts December 18, but it is never too early to think about latkes and sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts)! Make a […]
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 […]
Mah Jongg (In-Person)
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us as in-person as we learn and play Mah Jongg. All levels are welcome! Don't forget your 2022 card! Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Please contact Andi Shuster, andishuster@yahoo.com, for more information
Mitzvah Meals
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHelp cook and deliver meals for our member families in the midst of personal transitions such as surgeries, illness, or births. Click here to register to help prepare or deliver meals. Questions? Contact Cheryl Dougherty.
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.
Rebuilt from Broken Glass – Film Screening and Discussion
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFred Behrend witnessed the flames of Kristallnacht in 1938 at age 12, seeing synagogues set on fire, and was soon fleeing Nazi tyranny. As a GI several years later, he achieved his own victory over the Nazis, teaching democracy to German POWs. Yet at age 92, he discovered one last triumph still awaited—a miracle 80 […]