Days of Learning: Hound Dog and other Great Jewish Songs of the 50’s
Hound Dog and other Great Jewish Songs of the 50's Louis Bernstein, Jon Broder and Cantor Brad Hyman 12:30 to 1:30 PM at Rodeph Shalom Join us for the Days of Learning annual musical offering. We will focus on the 1950's & 1960's when Jewish composers penned unforgettable songs for Broadway, jazz, movies, rock and […]
Days of Learning: Right or Wrong: Moral Conundrums through a Jewish Lens
Right or Wrong: Moral Conundrums through a Jewish Lens Rabbi Eli Freedman and Ben-Zion Friedman (no relation) 2:00 to 3:00 PM at Rodeph Shalom According to Professor Jonathan Haidt, "morality binds and blinds". Join us in looking at some provocative ethical dilemmas and discussing how they might be resolved using Jewish values. Register here.
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
Shabbat Evening Service
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin together for an uplifting and transformative worship service that attracts the diverse population within Rodeph Shalom, a service which is participatory, warm, inclusive, welcoming, spiritual and meaningful, which helps everyone connect with each other, with the soul of Jewish prayer, and with God. If you would like to access services virtually, click here to […]
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 […]
Shabbat Morning Services
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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: A Jewish Day in New York
Share a full day in New York City with other RS members where you'll visit two major Jewish-related institutions. Our bus will leave the RS parking lot at 9:30 AM and arrive back at 6:15 PM. We will first tour the Tenement Museum, where we will see the Epstein Room, the recreated room of the […]
Widows Moving Forward
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe loss of a spouse can be overwhelming and painful. The support of a community can help provide comfort and strength at this sad time. Widows Moving Forward offers the opportunity to connect with other widows in a safe and positive environment. Contact Susan Gross.
Israel-Palestinian Discussion Group (for members only)
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis group provides a safe place for members to gather to learn, talk, listen and share our feelings, focusing on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, with respect for different opinions. We will hold sessions on modern history, the current crisis, and possible solutions for a lasting peace. Our emphasis is on achieving civil rights and human rights for all […]
Israel ConnectRS
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHelp plan programming that strengthens the bond between RS and Israel. Contact Ned Hanover. Join Zoom here.