Torah Restoration
Scribes (Soferot) in Residence Weekend: Shabbat Dinner — Meet Scribe/Soferet Rabbi Bec Richman
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAfter services, gather together for a Shabbat dinner and meet one of our soferot (scribes: female), Rabbi Bec Richman, who will be working alongside Linda Coppleson to restore our Torah scrolls. Get a preview of this Soferot-in-Residence weekend, full of opportunities to learn, study, repair, and ultimately connect with our Torah scrolls. Register here.
Shabbat Morning Torah Study with Rabbi Bec Richman
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin for a special scribal-arts focused Torah and text study led by our clergy with Rabbi Bec Richman.
Community Torah Restoration Programs: Berkman Mercaz Limud
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States9:30 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.
Community Torah Restoration Programs: RS Community
Our entire community will have an opportunity to help scribe a letter, word, or verse in one of our Torah scrolls, as we join together for an afternoon of programming.
Torah Crew Workshop: Deep Dive into Community-Sustained Torah Repair
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesDo you want to become part of the new Rodeph Shalom Torah Crew? Join Soferet Rabbi Bec Richman for a deep dive into beginner’s Torah maintenance and repair. We will learn how to properly lift, roll, and dress the scroll, as well as how to clean, sew seams, and patch tears. Together, we will learn […]