Calendar of Events
S Sun
M Mon
T Tue
W Wed
T Thu
F Fri
S Sat
6 events,
Israel Series: A Look at Its First 75 Years and Our Role in Shaping Israel’s Future
Israel Series: A Look at Its First 75 Years and Our Role in Shaping Israel’s Future
Sundays, beginning March 26, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Participants will learn from Rick Berkman about Israel's history to understand Israel today, using materials from the Shalom Hartman iEngage curriculum. No previous Israel knowledge required. Sponsored by Israel ConnectRS. Contact Ned Hanover for information. Register here.
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 […]
Community Torah Restoration Programs: Berkman Mercaz Limud
Community Torah Restoration Programs: Berkman Mercaz Limud
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Berkman Mercaz Limud students & families will have the chance to learn from our soferet, and most importantly, deepen their connection to Torah through hands-on scribal arts and Torah restoration workshops.
0 events,
2 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 […]
2 events,
ReadRS Book Club
ReadRS Book Club
Rabbi Emeritus Bill Kuhn will lead the discussion on Thou Shalt Innovate (How Israeli Ingenuity Repairs the World) by Avi Jorisch on Wednesday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. This book tells the story of how this tiny country leverages its technology to better the lives of billions of people around the world.
2 events,
Adult Trope Cantillation Class
Adult Trope Cantillation Class
This class is meant to give adults a gateway into studying and chanting any Torah or Haftarah portion. RSVP to Yolanda Jordan
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,
Shabbat Deconstructed
Shabbat Deconstructed
Curious about Shabbat rituals and their meaning? Ever wonder why we bow, cover our eyes, or light candles? Join us for an educational community Shabbat dinner after services on May 5th to learn more about the meaning and origins of Shabbat rituals. Hear clergy members share their own Shabbat traditions and get your questions answered […]
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,
Canceled Tot Shabbat
Canceled Tot Shabbat
Gather for singing, storytelling, and oneg at Tot Shabbat. RSVP to Andi Miller.
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,
Israel Series: A Look at Its First 75 Years and Our Role in Shaping Israel’s Future
Israel Series: A Look at Its First 75 Years and Our Role in Shaping Israel’s Future
Sundays, beginning March 26, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Participants will learn from Rick Berkman about Israel's history to understand Israel today, using materials from the Shalom Hartman iEngage curriculum. No previous Israel knowledge required. Sponsored by Israel ConnectRS. Contact Ned Hanover for information. Register here.
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
0 events,
1 event,
2 events,
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.
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.
2 events,
RS Beit Cafe
RS Beit Cafe
Friday, May 12, following the Shabbat evening service Experience our Beit Cafe - an intimate, coffee-house-style showcase of the talents of our RS congregants. Share your music, dance, comedy, poetry, spoken word, or other talent. If you want to perform or simply connect, come and be a supportive audience member in the “lounge” at this […]
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 […]
2 events,
Israel Series: A Look at Its First 75 Years and Our Role in Shaping Israel’s Future
Israel Series: A Look at Its First 75 Years and Our Role in Shaping Israel’s Future
Sundays, beginning March 26, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Participants will learn from Rick Berkman about Israel's history to understand Israel today, using materials from the Shalom Hartman iEngage curriculum. No previous Israel knowledge required. Sponsored by Israel ConnectRS. Contact Ned Hanover for information. Register here.
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: Weitzman Museum Tour: What Tools Do Jews Use to Repair the World?
Days of Learning: Weitzman Museum Tour: What Tools Do Jews Use to Repair the World?
Weitzman Museum Tour: What Tools Do Jews Use to Repair the World? 2:00 to 3:30 PM at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History Resa Levinson As we walk through the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, we will explore and discuss how the growing American Jewish community used precepts and laws from […]
Days of Learning: Gleanings from Ruth
Days of Learning: Gleanings from Ruth
Gleanings from Ruth 4:30 to 5:30 PM at RS and on Zoom Brady Santoro The Book of Ruth, one of the most popular stories in Tanakh (the Hebrew Bible), is celebrated in Jewish tradition for its strong narrative and welcoming message, just as it will be celebrated during the upcoming Shavuot holiday. Its subtext within […]
4 events,
Days of Learning: A Walk in the Park: Nature and Judaism
Days of Learning: A Walk in the Park: Nature and Judaism
A Walk in the Park: Nature and Judaism 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM at Rittenhouse Square Park Rabbi Eli Freedman Let’s celebrate spring! Join Rabbi Freedman for a walk around Rittenhouse Square as we discuss the Jewish take on nature and the environment. There are plenty of benches along the way. Meet at the fountain […]
Canceled Days of Learning: Shabbat Service 101
Canceled Days of Learning: Shabbat Service 101
Shabbat Service 101 2:00 to 3:15 PM at RS Rabbi Jill Maderer Are you curious about the purpose of the words and customs in our Shabbat service? Would an increased confidence in the traditions open the door to a more deeply spiritual experience? (This is a wonderful opportunity to continue the conversation from Shabbat Deconstructed […]
3 events,
Days of Learning: Checking Your Career Compass in 2023: Ready to Move On?
Days of Learning: Checking Your Career Compass in 2023: Ready to Move On?
Checking Your Career Compass in 2023: Ready to Move On? 12:00 to 1:15 PM at RS and on Zoom David Behrend, Mon Kramer, and Rabbi William Kuhn Careers are not usually a straight line, and change can be either elective or mandated. Has your career experienced professional or personal uncertainty? Did your Jewish values and/or […]
Days of Learning: A Secret Chord that Pleased the Lord: A Concert-Lecture on Musical Instruments of the Psalms
Days of Learning: A Secret Chord that Pleased the Lord: A Concert-Lecture on Musical Instruments of the Psalms
A Secret Chord that Pleased the Lord: A Concert-Lecture on Musical Instruments of the Psalms 5:30 to 6:30 PM at RS Adam Grode Join us for a musical adventure exploring the traditional instruments mentioned in our sacred songs. Hear an historical and archaeological overview as well as live demonstrations of several surviving musical descendants which […]
7 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.
Adult Trope Cantillation Class
Adult Trope Cantillation Class
This class is meant to give adults a gateway into studying and chanting any Torah or Haftarah portion. RSVP to Yolanda Jordan
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.
3 events,
Days of Learning: Rodin Museum Tour: The Legacy of Jules E. Mastbaum
Days of Learning: Rodin Museum Tour: The Legacy of Jules E. Mastbaum
Rodin Museum Tour: The Legacy of Jules E. Mastbaum 10:30 to 11:30 AM tour of the Rodin Museum 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM lunch and discussion in the Museum Garden Museum tour led by museum docent Garden discussion led by Jane Friedman Experience one of the world’s greatest collections of work by Auguste Rodin in […]
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
Families with Young Children Pizza Shabbat
Families with Young Children Pizza Shabbat
Join us on the playground for pizza, music, and welcoming in Shabbat. RSVP to Andi Miller.
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 […]
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 […]
Jewish Cookbook Club
Jewish Cookbook Club
Prepare recipes from community-published cookbooks from the '60s and '70s on Sunday, May 21 at 4:00 p.m. off-site. The RS Sisterhood cookbook is available in the Wice Study at RS, if you don’t have something of your own. Open to all. Register here. Contact Julia Williams.
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Annual Congregational Meeting & Hineni Awards
Annual Congregational Meeting & Hineni Awards
With gratitude, join together on Wednesday, May 24 at 7:00 p.m. to congratulate Hank Bernstein on his three years as president of Rodeph Shalom, and to welcome Jon Broder as our new president. We will also recognize our Hineni Award recipients. These honors recognize service to Rodeph Shalom, epitomizing the Jewish spirit of participating in […]
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
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 […]
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
LawyeRS: Silicon Valley Bank Failure & the Stability of Banking
LawyeRS: Silicon Valley Bank Failure & the Stability of Banking
The spectacular failure of Silicon Valley Bank threatened the stability of the entire banking system. Was it just an isolated instance of mismanagement or the tip of the iceberg of a larger, systemic problem? Join us for a conversation with Richard Vague, the immediate past Secretary of Banking and Securities for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania […]
Rosh Chodesh New Moon Gathering
Rosh Chodesh New Moon Gathering
Rosh Chodesh New Moon Gathering Tuesday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m., 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). Location provided closer to the event. Contact Ellen Poster. Register here.
1 event,
LawyeRS: “The Upcoming PA Supreme Court Election: What’s at Stake?”
LawyeRS: “The Upcoming PA Supreme Court Election: What’s at Stake?”
Join as Debra Gross, Esquire, CEO and President of Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts, and retired PA Supreme Court Justice & RS congregant Jane Greenspan share their perspectives on what's at stake in this election. Register here. Click here to join the Zoom
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.
2 events,
Shabbat Dinner Celebrating Pride
Shabbat Dinner Celebrating Pride
Join us on for a special Shabbat dinner celebrating family, community, and Queer Pride. This year, we welcome back the dynamic Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus (PGMC), with a guest appearance by Cantor Brad Hyman. Cost: $36/person. BYOB. We look forward to celebrating Pride with you! Register at bit.ly/rspridedinner
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.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.