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3 events,Please join us for the next Shalom Hartman Institute iEngage series to be led by Rick Berkman. Please join us on Sunday mornings, March 8 to May 10, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (no session on April 5 and 12). Bagels and coffee will be served each week. In this moment of profound challenge, many of us […]
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Through joyful music, meaningful moments, and opportunities to gather as a community, we will celebrate the strength of our shared journey—honoring the connections that link us across generations. The program will also include a special communal blessing in honor of Rabbi Maderer, highlight the impact of our community through tikkun olam—highlighting the Breaking Bread on Broad […] |
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Tuesday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom Join to hear an update on the campaign and discuss how RS members can get involved. Register here. Contact Lisa Kagel. Tuesdays, April 28, Wednesday, May 13, and Monday, May 18 at 8:00 p.m. on Zoom Join us to ensure that every eligible voter has a say in the decisions that impact our lives so we can, together, create a safer and better future for ourselves and our communities. Register here. Contact Susan Behr. |
4 events,
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 […]
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Join the Empty NestRS for Torah Study with Rabbi Freedman. An email will be sent closer to the event with location details. Register here. Contact Judy Mester. |
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Every Thursday from 8:10-8:40 a.m. on Zoom Start your day in community. Whether you want to support others, are in mourning, or are marking a yahrzeit, join us for a brief, meaningful service. Your presence matters. Join Zoom here. Open to all. Contact Tomas Isakowitz. |
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Please join us weekly from 5:00-5:30 p.m. 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 
Join together for an uplifting and transformative worship service that attracts the diverse population within Rodeph Shalom, a service which is participatory, warm, inclusive, welcoming, spiritual and meaningful, which helps everyone connect with each other, with the soul of Jewish prayer, and with God. If you would like to access services virtually, click here to […] |
3 events,
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 […] Gather for singing, storytelling, a craft, and oneg at Tot Shabbat. RSVP to Andi Miller. |
2 events,Please join us for the next Shalom Hartman Institute iEngage series to be led by Rick Berkman. Please join us on Sunday mornings, March 8 to May 10, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (no session on April 5 and 12). Bagels and coffee will be served each week. In this moment of profound challenge, many of us […] |
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2 events,Knitzvot is Rodeph Shalom's Engagement Group for knitters, crocheters, quilters, and other fiber artists that meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month at RS, from 5:30–7 p.m. Bring your current project! We'll hang out, chat, and learn from each other. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and we have supplies to […] |
3 events,
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 […]
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Join Rabbinic Intern Sai Koros to discuss Torah through a queer lens in this partnership between RS and Mishkan Shalom. Dinner at 6:30 p.m.; Discussion at 7:00 p.m. Register here. Contact Heshie Zinman. |
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Every Thursday from 8:10-8:40 a.m. on Zoom Start your day in community. Whether you want to support others, are in mourning, or are marking a yahrzeit, join us for a brief, meaningful service. Your presence matters. Join Zoom here. Open to all. Contact Tomas Isakowitz.
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Save the date for the opening reception of the new Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art exhibit on Thursday, May 7 at 6:00 p.m. This exhibit will showcase works of art that visually reflect the concept of maintaining democracy, as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of our country. Register here. For more information, […] |
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Join together for an uplifting and transformative worship service that attracts the diverse population within Rodeph Shalom, a service which is participatory, warm, inclusive, welcoming, spiritual and meaningful, which helps everyone connect with each other, with the soul of Jewish prayer, and with God. If you would like to access services virtually, click here to […] |
2 events,
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,Please join us for the next Shalom Hartman Institute iEngage series to be led by Rick Berkman. Please join us on Sunday mornings, March 8 to May 10, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (no session on April 5 and 12). Bagels and coffee will be served each week. In this moment of profound challenge, many of us […] |
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Barry will explain what AI is, how we can use it to enhance our daily lives, and what does the future hold. There will be plenty of time to ask questions! Breakfast provided.
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Meet a hero among us. Todd, an RS member and Berkman Mercaz Limud teacher, donated part of his liver. He will share his courageous and inspiring story, as well as explain the Jewish law on being a living donor. Dr. Ken Chavin, who specializes in liver transplant surgery, will add the medical perspective. Dinner provided. […] |
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Marking her 25th year since ordination, Rabbi Maderer will lead a study of her rabbinic thesis “Learning Disabilities and Inclusion in the Rabbinic Understanding of Talmud Torah,” and discuss the implications on Torah Study today. Register for classes here.
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Embrace the spiral of Jewish time with Mindi and Denise as they deepen our understanding of the Book of Ruth, traditionally read on Shavuot. They will discuss who wrote the Book of Ruth and when, describe the protagonists of the story and lead a discussion about which characters resonate with you. Dinner provided. Register for […] |
6 events,
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 […]
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Rabbi Freedman will teach on how we are commanded to treat the stranger among us and invite discussion in the context of today’s immigration issues. We will then make our way to the ICE office on 8th Street between Arch and Cherry Sts. where RS clergy and members will lead us in a New Sanctuary […] |
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Every Thursday from 8:10-8:40 a.m. on Zoom Start your day in community. Whether you want to support others, are in mourning, or are marking a yahrzeit, join us for a brief, meaningful service. Your presence matters. Join Zoom here. Open to all. Contact Tomas Isakowitz.
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Shape and color catch Karen's eye and she photographs what she sees. These photos of RS have the most spiritual meaning to her. Hear her talk about each photo and join her in discussion. Breakfast provided. Register for classes here.
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Tour the core exhibits with RS member and Weitzman docent Resa Levinson, then tour the new exhibit First Salute, “the first-ever major museum exhibition to explore the little-known story of a small group of Jewish merchants in the Caribbean whose outsized contributions to the cause of liberty tipped the scales in the fight for American […] |
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Enjoy a docent-led tour of Calder Gardens exhibiting the works of Alexander Calder, and then go to the Barnes for a box lunch and a discussion of Calder’s friendship and collaboration with New Yorker cartoonist Saul Steinberg led by Jane Friedman. Tickets are $20/pp. Lunch at The Barnes across the Parkway is an extra $5. Register for […]
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This workshop features YIVO Institute for Jewish Research Educator Susannah Trubman leading a guided lesson utilizing the YLMC’s Archival Box Lessons. The program begins with a talk on the history of the Yiddish theater in Eastern Europe and one of its early pioneers, Esther Rokhl Kaminska, followed by an exploration of primary source materials relating […]
Please join us weekly from 5:00-5:30 p.m. 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,
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 […] |
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Celebrate Our 12th Grade Confirmands at the 162nd RS Confirmation Service on Sunday, May 17 at 11:30 a.m. Confirmands: Elle Felderman, daughter of Lauren & David Felderman Delilah Forman, daughter of Sharon & Ryan Forman Jeremy Landau, son of Laurel & Brent Landau Zoe Levenstien, daughter of Laurel Glaser & Mark Levenstein Pria Maderer Lipkin, daughter […] |
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Monday, May 18 at Citizens Bank Park; 5:00 p.m. tailgate, 6:40 p.m. game Register to join our community as the Men of RS host a night at the ball park as the Philadelphia Phillies take on the Cincinnati Reds. Kick things off with a BYOB tailgate in the parking lot at 5:00 p.m., followed by […] Tuesdays, April 28, Wednesday, May 13, and Monday, May 18 at 8:00 p.m. on Zoom Join us to ensure that every eligible voter has a say in the decisions that impact our lives so we can, together, create a safer and better future for ourselves and our communities. Register here. Contact Susan Behr. |
2 events,Knitzvot is Rodeph Shalom's Engagement Group for knitters, crocheters, quilters, and other fiber artists that meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month at RS, from 5:30–7 p.m. Bring your current project! We'll hang out, chat, and learn from each other. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and we have supplies to […]
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With gratitude, join together on Tuesday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m. to congratulate Jon Broder on his three years as president of Rodeph Shalom and to welcome Marsha Weinraub as our new president. We will also install and bless our Board of Directors and Board of Advisors. Per the by-laws, we inform you of the following slate […] |
1 event,
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 […] |
3 events,
Every Thursday from 8:10-8:40 a.m. on Zoom Start your day in community. Whether you want to support others, are in mourning, or are marking a yahrzeit, join us for a brief, meaningful service. Your presence matters. Join Zoom here. Open to all. Contact Tomas Isakowitz.
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On Shavuot, Thursday, May 21, when it is traditional to study into the wee hours, we will do it RS style, with a three-part program. Register for classes here. 5:30 to 6:60 PM Jewish Wine and Cheese-Making: What Does the Inquisition Have to Do with It? Learn about the history and tradition of Jewish wine and […] |
4 events,Fridays, May 22, May 29, June 5, and June 12, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. A gentle invitation to slow down, listen, and reconnect—with yourself and in community. In this four-session series led by meditation teacher and RS congregant Jill Katz, explore mindfulness meditation within a framework drawn from Jewish tradition: intention (kavanah), return (teshuvah), lovingkindness (chesed), […]
Join together for an uplifting and transformative worship service that attracts the diverse population within Rodeph Shalom, a service which is participatory, warm, inclusive, welcoming, spiritual and meaningful, which helps everyone connect with each other, with the soul of Jewish prayer, and with God. If you would like to access services virtually, click here to […] |
2 events,
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 […] |
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St. Malachy Catholic Church invites members of Rodeph Shalom for the celebration of Pentecost. The service starts at 10 a.m., followed by a festive potluck event. Typically, church parishioners bring delicacies from the nationalities of St. Malachy (Italian, Irish, Polish, Hispanic…etc.) We are also encouraged (but not required) to bring delicacies representing our rich culinary […] |
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2 events,Please join us for the next Shalom Hartman Institute iEngage series to be led by Rick Berkman. In this moment of profound challenge, many of us are seeking a language to express both our deep commitments and our difficult questions. This eight session course offers a framework for holding the moral complexity of Zionism today. […]
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This panel discussion moderated by Rabbi Eli Freedman and Rabbi Jon Cutler offers a provocative look at the future of the Jewish faith, moving beyond traditional boundaries to explore why the community should actively welcome those born outside of it. The heart of the event lies in the lived experiences of the panelists. By sharing […] |
5 events,
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 […]
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Wednesday, May 27; Pre-Program Meet-Up at 5:00 p.m; Program at Eastern State at 6:00 p.m. RS members are invited to join for a special interfaith program inside Eastern State Penitentiary's historic synagogue. The topic is how communities wrestle with justice, accountability, forgiveness, and restoration. Register here to purchase your ticket for the Eastern State Penitentiary […] |
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Every Thursday from 8:10-8:40 a.m. on Zoom Start your day in community. Whether you want to support others, are in mourning, or are marking a yahrzeit, join us for a brief, meaningful service. Your presence matters. Join Zoom here. Open to all. Contact Tomas Isakowitz. |
3 events,Fridays, May 22, May 29, June 5, and June 12, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. A gentle invitation to slow down, listen, and reconnect—with yourself and in community. In this four-session series led by meditation teacher and RS congregant Jill Katz, explore mindfulness meditation within a framework drawn from Jewish tradition: intention (kavanah), return (teshuvah), lovingkindness (chesed), […]
Join together for an uplifting and transformative worship service that attracts the diverse population within Rodeph Shalom, a service which is participatory, warm, inclusive, welcoming, spiritual and meaningful, which helps everyone connect with each other, with the soul of Jewish prayer, and with God. If you would like to access services virtually, click here to […]
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Sha-BBQs are back! Join together on Friday, May 29 following the Shabbat evening service at a private residence in Fishtown. Register here. Contact Robert Higgins. |
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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Join Rabbinic Intern Sai Koros to discuss Torah through a queer lens in this partnership between RS and Mishkan Shalom. Dinner at 6:30 p.m.; Discussion at 7:00 p.m. Register here. Contact Heshie Zinman. |
1 event,
Every Thursday from 8:10-8:40 a.m. on Zoom Start your day in community. Whether you want to support others, are in mourning, or are marking a yahrzeit, join us for a brief, meaningful service. Your presence matters. Join Zoom here. Open to all. Contact Tomas Isakowitz. |
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Friday, June 5 at 1:00 p.m.; Meet at Broad & Green Streets at 12:45 p.m. Toll the Bell is a city-wide sound installation bringing greater awareness to the gun violence epidemic affecting our city and the nation. Please bring your shofars. We will have a brief discussion of efforts to reduce gun violence, and then […] Fridays, May 22, May 29, June 5, and June 12, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. A gentle invitation to slow down, listen, and reconnect—with yourself and in community. In this four-session series led by meditation teacher and RS congregant Jill Katz, explore mindfulness meditation within a framework drawn from Jewish tradition: intention (kavanah), return (teshuvah), lovingkindness (chesed), […]
Join together for an uplifting and transformative worship service that attracts the diverse population within Rodeph Shalom, a service which is participatory, warm, inclusive, welcoming, spiritual and meaningful, which helps everyone connect with each other, with the soul of Jewish prayer, and with God. If you would like to access services virtually, click here to […] |
3 events,
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 […] Gather for singing, storytelling, a craft, and oneg at Tot Shabbat. RSVP to Andi Miller. |
