Completing the Exodus: Sigal Kanotopsky Continues to Fight for Freedom
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us for brunch and conversation with Sigal Kanotopsky, Northeast Regional Director of the Jewish Agency for Israel. Kanotopsky, the first Ethiopian Jew to serve in this capacity, will share her compelling story and speak about Israel’s Ethiopian Jewish community. Cost: $20/person. Register here. Questions? Contact Lynn Edelman.
Berkman Mercaz Limud Parent Conversations on Antisemitism and Israel
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHear "Understanding and Responding to Antisemitic Tropes," led by Rabbi Freedman and Jennifer James. For parents of enrolled students only. RSVP to Jennifer James.
Introduction to Judaism
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 and history, from a Reform perspective. Topics include Shabbat, The […]
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 […]
Congressman Jamie Raskin: “The Constitution & Gun Violence: Does the Second Amendment Prevent Us from Passing the Gun Safety Laws We Need?”
Congressman Raskin (D. Md) is a constitutional scholar, shaped by our shared Jewish values. Hear his perspective on the role of our Constitution in response to the defining issues of the day. Congregants Michelle Brancheau-Fogg, member of the RS Board of Directors & the Religious Action Center of PA (RAC-PA) leadership team and Doug Rosenblum, […]
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.
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 […]