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Mah Jongg (In-Person)
Mah Jongg (In-Person)
Join 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
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Breaking Bread on Broad Distribution
Breaking Bread on Broad Distribution
Breaking 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 […]
Threads of Remembrance
Threads of Remembrance
6:30- 7:30 p.m.: Commemorate World AIDS Day with Robb Reichard, Executive Director of the AIDS Fund, and Jerry Silverman, co-founder of Beth Ahavah, to discuss the creation and exhibition of the AIDS Memorial Quilt and the significance of the Beth Ahavah panels with pizza, salad, and dessert. 7:30-9:30 p.m.: Following dinner, we will show How […]
1 event,
Morning Minyan with Mourner’s Kadish
Morning Minyan with Mourner’s Kadish
Join together for a morning Minyan. Click here for the Zoom link. Open to all. Contact Tomas Isakowitz for information.
1 event,
Weekly Meditation Group
Weekly Meditation Group
Please 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
3 events,
Torah Study
Torah Study
The 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 […]
Canceled Tot Shabbat
Canceled Tot Shabbat
Gather for singing, storytelling, and oneg at Tot Shabbat. RSVP to Andi Miller.
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Berkman Mercaz Limud
Berkman Mercaz Limud
At 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 […]
2 events,
Days of Learning: Let There Be Laughter
Days of Learning: Let There Be Laughter
Let There Be Laughter, 10:30 to 11:30 AM at RS Jerry Silverman They say Jews have the best sense of humor, so come and prove it. Bring your favorite stories or jokes. Even if you have nothing funny to share, you can still attend and spend an hour laughing. Jokes will be provided for the […]
Days of Learning: American Jews: Are We In or Out – A Unique Tour of The Weitzman’s Special Exhibits
Days of Learning: American Jews: Are We In or Out – A Unique Tour of The Weitzman’s Special Exhibits
American Jews: Are We In or Out - A Unique Tour of The Weitzman’s Special Exhibits, 2:00 to 3:30 PM at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History Resa Levinson Join us at the newly reopened Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to engage with our docent and fellow congregants as we discuss […]
4 events,
Torah Queeries
Torah Queeries
Come 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 with the Rabbi at 7:00 PM. And, you can join us either for dinner or discussion if you cannot stay for the whole evening! Although we […]
Days of Learning: Israel at 75
Days of Learning: Israel at 75
Israel at 75: One Family's Story, 10:30 to 11:30 AM at RS & online Fred Strober A member of a family that settled in Jerusalem in 1809, Fred Strober will recount his family’s experience in Israel, focusing on its religious, cultural, political, and civic contributions over more than two centuries. Learn about life in Jerusalem […]
Canceled Days of Learning: The Secret Chord That Pleased the Lord
Canceled Days of Learning: The Secret Chord That Pleased the Lord
The Secret Chord that Pleased the Lord: A Concert-Lecture on Musical Instruments of the Psalms, 2:00 to 3:30 PM at RS & online Adam Grode Please join us for a musical adventure exploring the traditional instruments mentioned in our sacred songs. Adam will provide an historical and archaeological overview alongside live demonstrations of several surviving musical […]
6 events,
Breaking Bread on Broad Distribution
Breaking Bread on Broad Distribution
Breaking 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
Mitzvah Meals
Help 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.
Days of Learning: The REAL Story of Hanukkah
Days of Learning: The REAL Story of Hanukkah
The REAL Story of Hanukkah, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at RS & online Rabbi Eli Freedman Join Rabbi Freedman to learn about the political underpinnings of the Maccabean revolt, the clash of Greek vs. Jewish culture, and the rabbinic take on the holiday vs. the historical Book of Maccabees. Bagels, schmear, and beverages provided. […]
4 events,
Latke/Vodka Hanukkah Celebration
Latke/Vodka Hanukkah Celebration
Latke/Vodka Hanukkah Celebration Thursday, December 8 at 6:30 p.m. Isn't it time to get together with friends again? Enjoy dinner, featuring latkes and a signature vodka drink, and discover the history of the Rodeph Shalom Torahs. Your participation helps support our philanthropic year. Attendance included for our patrons. Price and registration information, including how to […]
Morning Minyan with Mourner’s Kadish
Morning Minyan with Mourner’s Kadish
Join together for a morning Minyan. Click here for the Zoom link. Open to all. Contact Tomas Isakowitz for information.
Days of Learning: Philly Overlooked
Days of Learning: Philly Overlooked
Philly Overlooked: Surprises in Plain View, 9:45 to 10:45 AM at RS & online Cara Schneider Bongiorno Join us for a presentation on intriguing but little-known Philadelphia history in a conversational and interactive format. The class will focus on historic people, places, and events you’re probably familiar with, while sharing overlooked aspects of their stories […]
2 events,
Days of Learning: Modigliani Up Close at the Barnes
Days of Learning: Modigliani Up Close at the Barnes
Modigliani Up Close at the Barnes, 10:30 to 11:30 AM tour; 12:00 to 1:00 PM lunch & discussion Mel Seligsohn Our tour will explore Amedeo Modigliani’s working methods and materials. New scholarship by specialists across Europe and the Americans informs a detailed investigation of the artist’s unique style, casting new light on his practice, in an […]
Weekly Meditation Group
Weekly Meditation Group
Please 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
2 events,
Torah Study
Torah Study
The 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 […]
3 events,
Berkman Mercaz Limud
Berkman Mercaz Limud
At 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 […]
Mah Jongg (In-Person)
Mah Jongg (In-Person)
Join 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
Canceled Share the Light – a Hanukkah party for children and adults
Canceled Share the Light – a Hanukkah party for children and adults
Share the Light - a Hanukkah party for children and adults Sunday, December 11 at 1:00 p.m. Join us for a joyous pre-Hanukkah party! Make and decorate a hanukkiah (all supplies provided) and enjoy refreshments, a latke bar, and Hanukkah songs from Liora Hyman. Show off your creation on the bimah on Friday, December 23 […]
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1 event,
3 events,
Breaking Bread on Broad Distribution
Breaking Bread on Broad Distribution
Breaking 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 Anti-Semitism
“Never is Now”: Addressing Anti-Semitism
Wednesday, December 14 at 6:00 p.m. at RS Connect, share stories, and develop ideas for dealing with Anti-Semitism. 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.
2 events,
Young Friends Torah Study
Young Friends Torah Study
Join Rabbi Eli Freedman at Bar Hygge for a discussion about the week's Torah portion. RSVP here.
Morning Minyan with Mourner’s Kadish
Morning Minyan with Mourner’s Kadish
Join together for a morning Minyan. Click here for the Zoom link. Open to all. Contact Tomas Isakowitz for information.
2 events,
Weekly Meditation Group
Weekly Meditation Group
Please 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
Pre-Hanukkah Shabbat Service featuring the Sounds of Makheilah, Ani Kinor: The RS Orchestra, & Shireinu
Pre-Hanukkah Shabbat Service featuring the Sounds of Makheilah, Ani Kinor: The RS Orchestra, & Shireinu
Pre-Hanukkah Shabbat Service featuring the Sounds of Makheilah, Ani Kinor: The RS Orchestra, & Shireinu Friday, December 16 at 6:00 p.m. at RS Hear voices united in prayer and song. Our adult Makheilah Choir and our youth Shireinu Choir will sing Hanukkah melodies. Shireinu is generously sponsored by Dona Horowitz-Behrend & David Behrend. Bring a […]
2 events,
Torah Study
Torah Study
The 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 […]
Families with Young Children Hanukkah Sing-along
Families with Young Children Hanukkah Sing-along
Families with Young Children Hanukkah Sing-along Saturday, December 17 at 9:30 a.m. at RS Celebrate Hanukkah with a sing-along, arts & crafts, and special Hanukkah-themed treats. Bring friends who are not connected with Rodeph Shalom. All with young children are invited. RSVP here. Learn more about our Buerger Early Learning Center by taking a tour offered at this time.
2 events,
Berkman Mercaz Limud
Berkman Mercaz Limud
At 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 […]
Mah Jongg (In-Person)
Mah Jongg (In-Person)
Join 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
1 event,
RS Women Rosh Chodesh New Moon Gathering (off-site)
RS Women Rosh Chodesh New Moon Gathering (off-site)
In Judaism, each new moon ushers in a new Jewish month, Rosh Chodesh. RS Women invites you to participate in this meaningful minhag (custom). Register here.
0 events,
1 event,
Breaking Bread on Broad Distribution
Breaking Bread on Broad Distribution
Breaking 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 […]
1 event,
Morning Minyan with Mourner’s Kadish
Morning Minyan with Mourner’s Kadish
Join together for a morning Minyan. Click here for the Zoom link. Open to all. Contact Tomas Isakowitz for information.
1 event,
Canceled Weekly Meditation Group
Canceled Weekly Meditation Group
Please 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
1 event,
Torah Study
Torah Study
The 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 […]
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Breaking Bread on Broad Distribution
Breaking Bread on Broad Distribution
Breaking 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 […]
1 event,
Morning Minyan with Mourner’s Kadish
Morning Minyan with Mourner’s Kadish
Join together for a morning Minyan. Click here for the Zoom link. Open to all. Contact Tomas Isakowitz for information.
1 event,
Weekly Meditation Group
Weekly Meditation Group
Please 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
1 event,
Torah Study
Torah Study
The 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 […]