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.
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.
Days of Learning: Philly Overlooked
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPhilly Overlooked: Surprises in Plain View, 9:45 to 10:45 AM at RS & online 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 […]
Days of Learning: Five Books of Jewish Music
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFive Books of Jewish Music, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at RS & online Lou Bernstein, Jon Broder, Melissa Broder, Cantor Bradley Hyman Take a tour with our talented musicians through the best of their previous Days of Learning musical offerings with a sampling of Jewish Singer-songwriters, Jews on Broadway, Jews in the Movies, Jews […]
Latke/Vodka Hanukkah Celebration
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesLatke/Vodka Hanukkah Celebration Thursday, December 8 at 6:30 p.m. Isn't it time to get together with friends again? Enjoy dinner, featuring latkes and a signature vodka drink, and discover the history of the Rodeph Shalom Torahs. Your participation helps support our philanthropic year. Attendance included for our patrons. Price and registration information, including how to […]
Days of Learning: Modigliani Up Close at the Barnes
Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesModigliani Up Close at the Barnes, 10:30 to 11:30 AM tour; 12:00 to 1:00 PM lunch & discussion Mel Seligsohn Our tour will explore Amedeo Modigliani’s working methods and materials. New scholarship by specialists across Europe and the Americans informs a detailed investigation of the artist’s unique style, casting new light on his practice, in an […]