Week of Events
Berkman Mercaz Limud
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 […]
Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg
Join on Sundays at 10:00 a.m., beginning Sept. 15. Contact Andi Shuster at andishuster@yahoo.com.
Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Meeting
Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Meeting
Our mission is to 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. Regular meetings are now being held the second Monday of the month. RSVP to Bonnie Silverman for the Zoom link.
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 […]
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.
Midweek Hebrew
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.
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.
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
Berkman Mercaz Limud Families Early Shabbat Dinner
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 […]
Berkman Mercaz Limud Families Late Shabbat Dinner
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 […]