Congregation Rodeph Shalom is a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive Reform Jewish community in Center City, Philadelphia. It has grown to become the largest Jewish congregation in the region. It is a fast-paced, mission-driven workplace. We welcome employees who are deeply committed to excellence and who bring commitment.

Our vision: immersed in Jewish time, guided by enduring values, compelled to moral action; we create profound connections. 

Who belongs here at Rodeph Shalom?

Whether you are…

• Black, brown, white, Latinx, Asian, Indigenous, or multi-racial
• Queer, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning, or straight
• Three days old, 30 years old, or 103 years old
• Single, married, with or without kids, divorced, widowed, or partnered
• Living in Philadelphia, the suburbs, or elsewhere
• Struggling with addictions or know someone in that position
• A student, looking for a job, or gainfully employed
• Disabled, able-bodied, or a person of differing abilities
• Neurodiverse or neurotypical
• New to Judaism or a lifelong member
• Seeking your path, Jewish or not

You belong here at Rodeph Shalom! Where equity, inclusion, and diversity are our congregational values!

Thank you to our EID (Equity, Inclusion, Diversity) Task Force for its ongoing leadership, crafting this message, and for helping to pursue our congregational vision.

Openings

Congregation Rodeph Shalom seeks teachers for our religious school (Berkman Mercaz Limud).  We are seeking teachers for the following grades/areas:

• 4th Grade (curriculum focus is Israel)
• 5th Grade (curriculum focus is Jewish History)
• Permanent substitutes (work every Sunday to assist where teacher absences create need)

Berkman Mercaz Limud emphasizes Jewish content and connection:  creating and fostering friendships is an important part of our mission, as is exposing learners to a depth and breadth of Jewish tradition that they can use to create meaning in their lives at every age.  The arts – visual, performing, literary – are integral to our approach to every subject.  Weekly Torah study and t’filah specially geared for each age and stage are part of every session.  We meet on Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.,  through May 17, 2026 (with a few Sundays off for holidays/school vacations).

Successful applicants will have:

• Some experience teaching
• Passion for working with children and for inspiring Jewish connections and knowledge
• Understanding of, and commitment to, Reform Judaism
• Commitment to working Sundays, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, plus lesson-planning and parent updates during the week (for classroom teachers, not substitutes)
• Interest in professional learning to grow as a Jewish educator, and ability to devote 10-15 paid hours/year to professional learning
• Interest in collaboration with fellow educators