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 […]
Torah Queeries (in-person)
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCome build queer CommUNITY at Torah Queeries: Nosh and Drash. Please bring your own dinner, and we will eat together as a community at 6:30 PM, followed by discussion at 7:00 PM. And, you can join us either for dinner or discussion, if you cannot stay for the whole evening! Although we will view Torah […]
Learn about Passover, Ramadan, and Easter with our Multi-Faith Neighbors
Our holy books call us to love our neighbor, but so few of us know our neighbors or what they believe. This year, we are organizing a multi-faith delegation to visit our Jewish (Congregation Rodeph Shalom), Christian (The Perfecting Church) and Muslim (Masjidullah, Inc.) neighbors. As these three holidays coincide this year, discuss the traditions […]
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 […]
Mitzvah Meals
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHelp cook and deliver meals for our member families in the midst of personal transitions such as surgeries, illness, or births. Click here to register to help prepare or deliver meals. Questions? Contact Cheryl Dougherty.
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.
Young Friends Torah Study
Join Rabbi Eli Freedman at Bar Hygge for a discussion about the week's Torah portion. RSVP 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
Families with Young Children Pizza Shabbat Dinner
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPizza Shabbat Dinner Friday, March 17, 5:00 p.m. Share in welcoming Shabbat as a community, with pizza, Shabbat blessings, and songs. For more information and to RSVP, contact Andi Miller.
Berkman Mercaz Limud Family Shabbat Dinner
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin together for a family Shabbat dinner, services, and oneg following the service. $10 per person aged 5 and older; No cost for children under age 5
Shabbat Dinner – Introducing the Torah Restoration Project
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFollowing the Friday evening Shabbat service, gather for Shabbat dinner when Cantor Hyman will tell us more about our scrolls. Hear about upcoming opportunities to engage in the restoration work. Take a stroll down the Levitt Gershman lobby gallery to review pictures and information about our Torah scrolls. Register here