Philanthropic Year 2025-2026
This year, our Philanthropic events invite us to honor profound milestones in Jewish time — the 50th anniversary of Beth Ahavah, the 50th anniversary of the Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art, and Rabbi Jill Maderer’s 25 years of leadership. Looking ahead, we anticipate another extraordinary moment in 2028, when we will celebrate the 100th anniversary of our historic sanctuary with a special commemoration.
Together, these milestones root us in memory, connect us to the present, and propel us toward the future.
All Patron levels include preferred seating at each event and recognition as a Patron in event programs and the RS Bulletin. Click here to learn more about Patron benefits.
All events are open to the community with general tickets available.
For more information on these events, contact Neil Wise, Philanthropy Director, at nwise@rodephshalom.org.
2025-2026 Philanthropic Year Patrons:
$7,500: Pillar
Henry Bernstein
Gary Silverman
$5,000: Foundation
Anonymous (2)
Allegra Saens Coleman
Fox Rothschild LLP
Jackie & Earl Wolf
$2,500: Cornerstone
David Behrend & Dona Horowitz-Behrend
Jonathan Broder & Joy Bernstein
Catherine & Richard Fischer
Rabbi Alan & Carol Fuchs
Dena Herrin & Alfredo Mauri
Beth & Stan Lashner
David Seltzer
Ellen Simon
Judith Whellan
$1,250: Steward
Anonymous
Susan Behr
Robin Blumenfeld
Ken & Nadine Chavin
Emily & Chris Collier
Stuart Davidson
Lynn & Mitchell Edelman
Karen & Fred Edelstein
Chip Ellis & Henry Patterson
Ruth Fine
Susan & Harry Frankel
Rabbi Eli & Laurel Freedman
Paula Fuchsberg
Cantor Brad & Vicki Hyman
David Israel
Jennifer James
Lisa Kagel & Scott Hecht
Jeffrey & Joan Katz
Holly Lentz Kleeman & Andrew Kleeman
Carl Kopfinger & Stephen Weitzenhoffer
Rabbi Bill & Emily Kuhn
Laurel & Brent Landau
Josh & Erica Laster
Marc Lowenstein & Debbie Davies
Rabbi Jill Maderer & Len Lipkin
Cathy Moss & Mitchell Harris
Etta & Charles Nissman
Adelle Rubin
Joan Gubernick Ruttenberg & Alan Ruttenberg
Alice & Leonard Sayles
Bobbe & Dick Schmeltzer
Terry & Meryl Silver
David & Patricia Stiffman
Fred Strober & Beth Ann Robinson
Bob & Marlyn Vogel
Marsha Weinraub & Stuart Schmidt
Neil Wise & Lincoln Harding-Wise
