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
Families with Young Children Havdalah
Welcome the new week as Shabbat concludes, with Havdalah, followed by pizza and s’mores. Contact Andi Miller to RSVP & for location information.
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 […]
Drag Queen Storytime
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesDrag Queen Storytime promotes literacy to children of all ages with style, flair, and creativity while reading stories about love, diversity, and acceptance. Contact Naveh Barlowe to RSVP.
Mah Jongg (In-Person)
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us as in-person as we learn and play Mah Jongg. All levels are welcome! Don't forget your 2022 card! Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Please contact Andi Shuster, andishuster@yahoo.com, for more information
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 […]
Purim with RuPaul’s Drag Race
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWatch RuPaul's Drag Race and discuss it in connection with Purim. This show has transformed the way we view drag, cross-dressing, and the LGBTQ community. The Talmud says of cross-dressing on Purim, “Ein kahn toeva,” or “there is no toeva - taboo here.” Contact Naveh Barlowe to RSVP.
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 […]
Never is Now: Addressing Antisemitism
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesConnect, share stories, and develop ideas for dealing with Antisemitism. We will explore the new RS Signature Synagogue partnership with the Anti Defamation League (ADL). Contact Karen Edelstein to RSVP or for more information. For more information about the ADL, contact Debbie Poul.
ReadRS
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Rabbi Eli Freedman and ReadRS for a lively discussion of ISRAEL – A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth, by actress, producer, activist, and Israel's first Special Envoy for Combatting Antisemitism and Delegitimization, Noa Tishby. Register here. Contact Howard Green for information.