Shabbat Morning Services
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesBML Parents Havdalah at the Park
Clark Park 4300 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PAMark the end of Shabbat together with a hangout and Havdalah at Clark Park. BYO snacks or an early picnic dinner. (Star Wars gear or attire to celebrate May the 4th is also welcome, but not required.) Register here. Contact Kara Medow
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 […]
Torah Crew Workshop: Deep Dive into Community-Sustained Torah Repair
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesDo you want to become part of the new Rodeph Shalom Torah Crew? Join Soferet Rabbi Bec Richman for a deep dive into beginner’s Torah maintenance and repair. We will learn how to properly lift, roll, and dress the scroll, as well as how to clean, sew seams, and patch tears. Together, we will learn […]
Days of Learning: Let There Be Laughter
Let There Be Laughter 10:00 to 11:00 PM at RS Jerry Silverman They say Jews have the best sense of humor, so come and prove it. Bring your favorite stories or jokes. If you have nothing funny to share, you can still attend and spend an hour laughing. Bagels, spread and beverages provided. Register here.
Days of Learning: Getting to Know You
Getting to Know You 12:00 to 1:00 PM at Rodeph Shalom Cara Schneider Bongiorno Let’s get to know each other better over lunch. Good company, food, and--knowing Cara--warmth and humor will abound. Whether you are a new member or have a long family history at RS, this is a wonderful opportunity to make our RS […]
Days of Learning: A Visit to the Rail Park and Jewish North Broad Street
A Visit to the Rail Park and Jewish North Broad Street 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Jon Broder and Jerry Silverman Come for a walk on Philly's elevated rail park, located just steps away from Rodeph Shalom! You'll learn how German Jewish Philadelphia stepped off from where the Rail Park ends, moving north, and how […]
RS Women Rosh Chodesh New Moon Gathering
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIn celebration of Lag B'Omer, join for a picnic in the courtyard on Tuesday, May 7 at 1:00 p.m. Register here (bit.ly/roshchodeshmay). Contact Ellen Poster (ellenajme@aol.com).
Days of Learning: This Terrible True Thing
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis Terrible True Thing Jenny Laden 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Rodeph Shalom Hear from Jenny Laden, a life-long RS member who will discuss writing her debut novel, This Terrible True Thing, as quoted by Rabbi Maderer during Shabbat services. Jenny will discuss learning a new craft to tell her story and the larger […]
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 […]