Week of Events
Community Sukkah Building
Community Sukkah Building
All congregants are invited to a Community Sukkah Building on Sunday, October 13 at 10:00 a.m. Thank you to our EngageRS Groups for creating our beautiful sukkah.
iEngage Series
iEngage Series
iEngage, the program about Israel developed by the Shalom Hartman Institute, returns to Rodeph Shalom on September 15. Rick Berkman, RS Past President, will lead this eight-week series that helps North American Jews prepare for Israel’s future by gaining a greater understanding of pivotal past events. Presented by Israel ConnectRS, the course explores the critical […]
Community Sukkah Decorating
Community Sukkah Decorating
All congregants are invited to a Community Sukkah Decorating on Monday, October 14 at 5:00 p.m. Thank you to our EngageRS Groups for creating our beautiful sukkah.
Online Midweek Hebrew
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!
Canceled Mitzvah Meals
Canceled 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.
Israel-Palestinian Discussion Group (for members only)
Israel-Palestinian Discussion Group (for members only)
This group provides a safe place for members to gather to learn, talk, listen and share our feelings, focusing on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, with respect for different opinions. We will hold sessions on modern history, the current crisis, and possible solutions for a lasting peace. Our emphasis is on achieving civil rights and human rights for all […]
Widows Moving Forward
Widows Moving Forward
The loss of a spouse can be overwhelming and painful. The support of a community can help provide comfort and strength at this sad time. Widows Moving Forward offers the opportunity to connect with other widows in a safe and positive environment. Contact Susan Gross for information.
Midweek Hebrew
Berkman Mercaz Limud Families Sukkot Dinner
Berkman Mercaz Limud Families Sukkot Dinner
Enjoy dinner in the sukkah on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 5:30 p.m. Register here.
Young Friends and Tribe 12 in the Sukkah
Young Friends and Tribe 12 in the Sukkah
Join with Tribe 12 for Torah Study in the sukkah with Rabbi Freedman. Register for the event here. Potluck signup here.
Sukkot Festival Service
Families with Young Children Sukkot Celebration
Families with Young Children Sukkot Celebration
Celebrate the fall harvest at a Sukkot celebration at the RS playground on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 5:00 p.m. RSVP to Andi Miller.
RS Women Sukkot Dinner
RS Women Sukkot Dinner
Join for a potluck in the sukkah on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 6:00 p.m. Register here. Potluck sign up here. Contact Ellen Poster.
Election Day: Preserving Democracy in 2024 – Protecting and Turning Out the Vote
Election Day: Preserving Democracy in 2024 – Protecting and Turning Out the Vote
Join LawyeRS and our RS RAC-PA Team for a timely and important program on Thursday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. on voting in Pennsylvania for this year’s closely contested election at "Election Day: Preserving Democracy in 2024 - Protecting and Turning Out the Vote." Learn from congregant Brent Landau (RS Treasurer and Executive Director of […]
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 […]
Community Sukkot Dinner
Community Sukkot Dinner
Join together in the sukkah for great food and fun on Friday, October 18 following the Shabbat evening service. $36/adult; $18/children 5-12. Register here. Contact Steven Share at sshare@rodephshalom.org or 267-930-7286.
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 […]
Shabbat Morning Services
Men of RS Steak & Scotch in the Sukkah
Men of RS Steak & Scotch in the Sukkah
Join for food, drinks, and friendship at our Steak and Scotch in the Sukkah on Saturday, October 19 at 5:30 p.m. Rain or shine. Cost: $50. Register here. Contact Andrew Kleeman.