Israel at 75
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesSchedule of Events: 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Israeli dancing (FREE to all participants and open to all). Please bring cash to purchase your falafel platters, which will be available for sale at $10 per person. 2:00-4:00 p.m.: Learn more about wines from the land where the wine making industry began more than 2000 years ago! Arie Hochberg, principal […]
RS Women Rosh Chodesh New Moon Gathering (offsite)
We will be in the midst of counting the Omer, a journey into the seven basic emotions that make up the spectrum of human experience, from loving-kindness to leadership. We count each day from the second night of Passover until the day before the holiday of Shavuot, when we celebrate the occasion of receiving the Torah on Mt. […]
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 […]
See Makheilah Perform at Sing Hallelujah
Verizon Hall at The Kimmel Center 300 South Broad St, Philadelphia, PAWednesday, April 26, 8:00 p.m. at Verizon Hall Hear Cantor Hyman and Makheilah with the Sing Hallelujah choir, which includes congregational choirs from the Philadelphia region. This year, Sing Hallelujah celebrates 75 years of the State of Israel and its musical tradition. Purchase tickets for the concert by phone, in-person, or online using our Rodeph […]
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.
Adult Trope Cantillation Class
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis class is meant to give adults a gateway into studying and chanting any Torah or Haftarah portion. RSVP to Yolanda Jordan
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
Scribes (Soferot) in Residence Weekend: Shabbat Dinner — Meet Scribe/Soferet Rabbi Bec Richman
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAfter services, gather together for a Shabbat dinner and meet one of our soferot (scribes: female), Rabbi Bec Richman, who will be working alongside Linda Coppleson to restore our Torah scrolls. Get a preview of this Soferot-in-Residence weekend, full of opportunities to learn, study, repair, and ultimately connect with our Torah scrolls. Register here.
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 Torah Study with Rabbi Bec Richman
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin for a special scribal-arts focused Torah and text study led by our clergy with Rabbi Bec Richman.