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
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Code Name Ayalon: Israel ConnectRS Speaker Series
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHow was a nascent Israel able to turn back the armies of five Arab countries determined to destroy her before she was declared a state? 45 Israeli teenagers, who operated a clandestine bullet factory, code name “Ayalon,” were the secret to Israel’s success! Every day for two and a half years, these brave young people […]
Jewish Cookbook Club
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Jewish Cookbook Club will meet Sunday, February 5 at 12:00 p.m. at RS. Our theme will be salatim, defined by Israeli chef Adeena Sussman as “the spreads, salads, and small plates that mark the opening of a meal.” Pick a recipe, cook, and bring it to share and enjoy. Open to all. Register here.
RS Women Rosh Chodesh New Moon Gathering
NEW DATE Monday, February 6 In Judaism, each new moon ushers in a new Jewish month, Rosh Chodesh. RS Women invites you to participate in this meaningful minhag (custom) on Monday, January 23 at 6:30 p.m., off-site. Location provided closer to the event. Register here.
Introduction to Judaism
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesTuesdays, January 17 through April 11 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. 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 Rodeph Shalom clergy, Introduction to Judaism is designed to provide students with a foundation of the Jewish faith, culture, people […]
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 […]
Congregational Israel Trip Interest Meeting
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesRodeph Shalom is going to Israel! Learn more about this exciting opportunity from Rabbi Freedman on Tuesday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m. Your input is so important as we plan our congregational trip. Contact Jordan Marks at jordanimarks@gmail.com for information. Join Zoom here.
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 […]