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 […]

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.

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.

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! 

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.

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 […]

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.

Enjoy dinner in the sukkah on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 5:30 p.m. Register here.

Join with Tribe 12 for Torah Study in the sukkah with Rabbi Freedman. Register for the event here.  Potluck signup here.

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.

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.

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 […]

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  

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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.