Purim Celebration and Carnival for Berkman Mercaz Limud and Families with Young Children
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, PhiladelphiaWeek of 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 […]
Purim Celebration and Carnival for Berkman Mercaz Limud and Families with Young Children
Purim Celebration and Carnival for Berkman Mercaz Limud and Families with Young Children
Students will chant from the Megillah (Book of Esther), enjoy a clergy Purim shpiel, and have fun at our epic Purim Carnival! Mishloach Manot will also be ready for pick-up that day.
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
Jewish Cookbook Club
Jewish Cookbook Club
Join together at a private residence for hamantashen baking. Open to all. Register here.
Community Erev Purim Shpiel
Community Erev Purim Shpiel
Join together for the Megillah reading and congregant-led shpiel to the tunes of Billy Joel. BYOB and sample some beer from our RS BrewRS for a Purim l'chaim.
Online Midweek Hebrew
Introduction to Judaism
Introduction to Judaism
Tuesdays, January 17 through April 11 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. 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 Rodeph Shalom clergy, Introduction to Judaism is designed to provide students with a foundation of the Jewish faith, culture, people […]
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 […]
Midweek Hebrew
Pathways to Parenthood
Pathways to Parenthood
Come hear a panel of experts discuss pathways to parenthood - from surrogacy, to infertility treatment, to adoption. The panel will share information and answer your questions! Hear from congregants Rachelle Schneider and David Mandell who have taken this journey with their families. A light dinner will be provided. Co-sponsored by pRiSm, RS Women, Families […]
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.
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
Young Friends Shabbat Dinner (off-site)
Young Friends Shabbat Dinner (off-site)
Gather for an in-person Shabbat dinner on Friday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. at a private residence. There will be something for all preferences. BYO drinks. Register here.
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 […]