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Introduction to Judaism
Introduction to Judaism
Tuesdays, January 14 – April 8; 6:00-8:00pm Free for RS members; $250 (individual/couple); Register here. 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 RS clergy, this course provides a foundation of the Jewish faith, culture, people and history, from […]
ReadRS: The Passenger by Ulrich Alexander Boschwitz.
ReadRS: The Passenger by Ulrich Alexander Boschwitz.
This is the fictional account of Otto Silberman, a prosperous Jewish businessman who takes flight when brown-shirted thugs pound on the door of his Berlin apartment as the “night of broken glass” – Kristallnacht – is unfolding. Written in the immediate aftermath of the November 1938 pogrom by a 23 year old, it was published […]
4 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 […]
Israel ConnectRS Meeting
Israel ConnectRS Meeting
Gather for discussions and speakers on topics that strengthen the bond between RS and Israel. Join Zoom here. RSVP to Ned Hanover.
1 event,
Community Morning Minyan
Community Morning Minyan
Every 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.
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
Shabbat Evening Service
Shabbat Evening Service
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,
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 […]
Tot Shabbat
Tot Shabbat
Gather for singing, storytelling, a craft, and oneg at Tot Shabbat. RSVP to Andi Miller.
2 events,
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5 events,
Israel ConnectRS World Zionist Congress Meeting
Israel ConnectRS World Zionist Congress Meeting
Dinner at 6:00 p.m.; Discussion at 6:30 p.m. The WZC, which meets every five years, will hold its next election from March 10 to May 4, 2025. You can vote at any time during this two-month window. It is a way for Diaspora Jews like you to have a voice in Israel and to stand […]
Knitzvot
Knitzvot
Rodeph Shalom’s Engagement Group for knitters, crocheters, quilters, and other fiber artists. Bring your current project, and let’s hang out, chat, and learn from each other! All ages and skill levels welcome; we have supplies to share. Contacts: Judah Calkins and Susan Roth. Ask to join our email list for meeting reminders and shop talk!
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 […]
“Is the Two-State Solution an Achievable Goal in Israel and Palestine Today?” with Professor Ian Lustick
“Is the Two-State Solution an Achievable Goal in Israel and Palestine Today?” with Professor Ian Lustick
While most independent experts on Israel and Palestine believe that a two-state solution to the Israel/Palestine problem is an unattainable aim, many American politicians, American Jews, and even some Palestinian and Israel leaders still see it as the best hope. Why? Join us as we plunge into this thicket with Professor Ian Lustick, a distinguished […]
1 event,
Community Morning Minyan
Community Morning Minyan
Every 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.
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
Shabbat Evening Service
Shabbat Evening Service
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,
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 […]
1 event,
1 event,
Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
Raise our collective voices to promote awareness, advocacy and action to reduce gun violence and lessen its devastating impact on families and communities in the region. Zoom meetings are held on the second Monday of each month. RSVP to Bonnie Silverman at ruach49@comcast.net.
3 events,
Torah Queeries
Torah Queeries
Dinner at 5:30 p.m.; Discussion at 6:00 p.m. for this session only. Discuss Torah through a queer lens with student rabbi Sai Koros. Register here. Join Zoom here. Contact Heshie Zinman at hjzinman@gmail.com.
Introduction to Judaism
Introduction to Judaism
Tuesdays, January 14 – April 8; 6:00-8:00pm Free for RS members; $250 (individual/couple); Register here. 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 RS clergy, this course provides a foundation of the Jewish faith, culture, people and history, from […]
4 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, deliver meals, and connect with our member families in the midst of personal transitions, including surgeries, illnesses, or births. Sign up here. Contact Cheryl Dougherty.
2 events,
Community Morning Minyan
Community Morning Minyan
Every 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.
Broadway Comes to Broad Street Purim Celebration
Broadway Comes to Broad Street Purim Celebration
Get out your groggers, dress up as your favorite Broadway superstar, and bring the whole family to the RS Purim Extravaganza! Inspired by Broadway, RS Schpielmasters share a hilarious homage to the tale of Haman, Esther, and Mordechai. (Mis)using tunes and lyrics from your favorite Broadway musicals, our talented troupe of singers and dancers put a new […]
3 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
Families with Young Children Purim Celebration
Families with Young Children Purim Celebration
Celebrate Purim & Shabbat on Friday, March 14 at 5:00 p.m. with pizza, songs, and hamentashen. Costumes are encouraged. Especially at Purim, help support those who need help (Matanot L’Evyonim) Breaking Bread on Broad serves about 200 families a week, and the nonprofit organization that supplements on Broad diaper purchases has paused distributions due to […]
Shabbat Evening Service
Shabbat Evening Service
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,
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,
0 events,
4 events,
Knitzvot
Knitzvot
Rodeph Shalom’s Engagement Group for knitters, crocheters, quilters, and other fiber artists. Bring your current project, and let’s hang out, chat, and learn from each other! All ages and skill levels welcome; we have supplies to share. Contacts: Judah Calkins and Susan Roth. Ask to join our email list for meeting reminders and shop talk!
Introduction to Judaism
Introduction to Judaism
Tuesdays, January 14 – April 8; 6:00-8:00pm Free for RS members; $250 (individual/couple); Register here. 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 RS clergy, this course provides a foundation of the Jewish faith, culture, people and history, from […]
2 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 […]
2 events,
Community Morning Minyan
Community Morning Minyan
Every 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.
5 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
Shabbat Evening Service
Shabbat Evening Service
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,
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 […]
Empty NestRS Game Night
Empty NestRS Game Night
Join Empty NestRS on March 22 for Game Night. Location TBD. Games include checkers, Uno, card games, Scattergories, and more! Register here for the event. Please sign up here to bring food or drinks. Contact Andi Shuster for information.
3 events,
ConnectRS: Help Call All Our RS Members
ConnectRS: Help Call All Our RS Members
Perform a mitzvah and reach out to our RS members! Bring your cell phone to make calls and wish them a Happy Passover. No soliciting - just friends, fun, and food (lunch included). Stay for an hour or two. Chaired by Cheryl Dougherty (cdougherty16@gmail.com) and Linda Karp Rudow (lrkarp@aol.com)
0 events,
3 events,
Introduction to Judaism
Introduction to Judaism
Tuesdays, January 14 – April 8; 6:00-8:00pm Free for RS members; $250 (individual/couple); Register here. 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 RS clergy, this course provides a foundation of the Jewish faith, culture, people and history, from […]
Men of RS at Topgolf
Men of RS at Topgolf
Join Men of RS at Topgolf in Philadelphia (2140 Byberry Rd.) on Tuesday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. for a night of food, fun, and golf. Cost: $55/person. Register here. Contact Scott Hecht.
4 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 […]
Israel ConnectRS Meeting: “Beyond The Forest: Jewish National Fund Is Much More Than Trees”
Israel ConnectRS Meeting: “Beyond The Forest: Jewish National Fund Is Much More Than Trees”
For 100 years, Jewish National Fund (JNF) has helped "make the desert bloom", planting more than 260 million trees throughout Israel. Allison Nagelberg, JNF's Northeast Regional Director of Planned Giving, will discuss how the organization is reimagining itself and helping Israel to rebuild in the aftermath of October 7. Learn about JNF's efforts to develop […]
1 event,
Community Morning Minyan
Community Morning Minyan
Every 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.
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
Shabbat Evening Service
Shabbat Evening Service
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,
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,
0 events,
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 […]
Torah Queeries
Torah Queeries
Dinner at 6:30 p.m.; Discussion at 7:00 p.m. Discuss Torah through a queer lens with student rabbi Sai Koros. Register here. Join Zoom here. Contact Heshie Zinman at hjzinman@gmail.com.
1 event,
Community Morning Minyan
Community Morning Minyan
Every 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.
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
Shabbat Evening Service
Shabbat Evening Service
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 […]
4 events,
Broad Perspectives: My Life in Recipes, Food Family and Memories: A Conversation with Joan Nathan & Michael Solomonov
Broad Perspectives: My Life in Recipes, Food Family and Memories: A Conversation with Joan Nathan & Michael Solomonov
My Life in Recipes, Food Family and Memories: A Conversation with Joan Nathan & Michael Solomonov Saturday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m. Hear James Beard Award-winning chef and author Joan Nathan discuss her new cookbook, My Life in Recipes: Food, Family, and Memories – a look back at her life, family history, and personal journey discovering […]
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 […]
Tot Shabbat
Tot Shabbat
Gather for singing, storytelling, a craft, and oneg at Tot Shabbat. RSVP to Andi Miller.