Congregation Rodeph Shalom
Torah Study
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe 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 […]
Shabbat Evening Service
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Families with Young Children Pizza Shabbat
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate Shabbat with pizza and songs at Pizza Shabbat. at RS. RSVP to Andi Miller.
Weekly Meditation Group
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPlease 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
Community Morning Minyan
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEvery 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.
ReadRS: Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akin
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCalled “the Great American Reform Jewish Novel” by one critic, Long Island Compromise tells the story of three generations of a prosperous family in the aftermath of a traumatic kidnapping. “A dybbuk is in the works” members of the Fletcher family are wont to remark when things go awry. As another critic observed, the dybbuk […]
Jewish Food for Thought Adult Education Series
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWednesdays, May 14 through June 18 at 6:00 p.m. at RS Do you remember when your parent or grandparent shared a piece of wisdom that stayed with you? Participate in facilitated conversations using Hanan Harchol's animations that explore Jewish character virtues in a series of classes taught by guest rabbi David Levin. Registration required here. […]
Mitzvah Meals
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHelp 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.
Breaking Bread on Broad Distribution
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesBreaking 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 […]
Annual Congregational Meeting & Hineni Ceremony
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCongregants are invited to hear the new Slate of Board of Directors nominees and recognize Hineni recipients' service to Rodeph Shalom. Register here. President (three year term ends 5/31/26): Jonathan Broder Immediate Past President (three year term ends 5/31/26): Henry Bernstein President Elect: Marsha Weinraub* Vice Presidents: Michelle Brancheau-Fogg, Laurel Glaser, Kait Yulman Treasurer: Terry Silver […]
Mah Jongg
Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin on Sundays at 10:00 a.m., beginning Sept. 15. Contact Andi Shuster at andishuster@yahoo.com.