Week of Events
Berkman Mercaz Limud
Buddy Up on Broad Drive
Buddy Up on Broad Drive
The Talmud teaches us that the breath of children sustains the world (Shabbat 119b). Help the food-insecure children of our neighborhood breathe in the joy of spring by donating to Buddy Up On Broad, a toy and book drive co-sponsored by Breaking Bread on Broad (BBoB, the RS food pantry) and RS BML Parents! There […]
Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg
Join on Sundays at 10:00 a.m., beginning Sept. 15. Contact Andi Shuster at andishuster@yahoo.com.
Jewish Cookbook Club
Jewish Cookbook Club
April's Cookbook Club is on Sunday, April 6 at 12:30 p.m. Register here. Contact Julie Williams at jrwilliams8904@gmail.com.
Online Midweek Hebrew
Introduction to Judaism
Introduction to Judaism
Tuesdays, January 14 – April 8; 6:00-8:00pm Free for RS members; $250 (individual/couple); Register here. 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 RS clergy, this course provides a foundation of the Jewish faith, culture, people and history, from […]
Israel Palestine Discussion Group
Israel Palestine Discussion Group
This group provides a safe place to learn, talk, listen and share our feelings, focusing on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, with respect for different opinions. Our emphasis is on achieving civil rights and human rights for all Palestinians, Israelis, and other groups living in the area, based on Jewish values and the humanity of all 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
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.
Israel ConnectRS Meeting
Israel ConnectRS Meeting
Gather for discussions and speakers on topics that strengthen the bond between RS and Israel at 6:30 p.m. (dinner at 6:00 p.m.) Contact Ned Hanover at nedhanover@gmail.com.
RAC-PA House Meeting
RAC-PA House Meeting
Help choose the focus for RAC-PA’s next campaign! Learn about the campaign options that our Strategy Team has been researching, and share your input on which ones will allow us to most effectively build our power and create change throughout the state. Register here. Contact Lisa Kagel. The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism in […]
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
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 […]
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 […]