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 Rodeph
Shalom blends tradition and innovation in a Reform Jewish
setting. The Congregation, incorporated in 1795, continues
to be located in its historic Philadelphia metropolitan location
in Center City.
A warm spirit,
the sharing of ideas, life cycle events, new and sustained
friendships, new and deepening interests, all prevail at Rodeph
Shalom. Our Congregation expands one's sphere from the neighborhood
to the larger community, and asserts kinship with K'lal
Yisrael, the whole family of Israel.
Our
openness toward interfaith families creates an atmosphere
where children, their parents and grandparents are comfortable
in our sanctuary, classrooms and events.
 Rodeph
Shalom continues to honor its Classical Reform heritage,
renewing itself and evolving as a community.
The Congregation considers fundamental, the intersection
of the four pillars of its community:
- Beit Tefilah - House of Prayer
- Beit Tikkun Olam - House of Social Action
- Beit Knesset- House of Community
- Beit Midrash- House of Study
The
Congregation's ritual practices continue to evolve. Basic
to our ritual practices is the Congregation's
enduring participation
in Jewish art and music.
Rodeph
Shalom continues its long tradition of Tikkun Olam through
its program of RiSe Up! House of Social Action.
Rodeph
Shalom is committed to our community. The Congregation regularly
sponsors events, study, community work and other activities
in which we participate together for ourselves and society.
 We
are truly dedicated to being a "Congregation of
Learners." In
addition to coursesand lectures, Torah Study is a regular
occurrence
every Saturday morning.
As
you take time to explore our web site we hope that if you can't
find the information you seek, you will contact us either through
this site or by more traditional methods.
 Congregation
Rodeph Shalom is a member
of the Union for Reform Judaism
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Torah Study at RS
is at 9:15AM every Shabbat morning in the Gutman Room.
Click  for
the full listing of our upcoming events.
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RS
Women’s Shabbat
Friday, April 25, 2008
8:00pm
RS and The Avenue of The Arts North
Panel Discussion Led by Paul R. Levy,
President and CEO of the Center City District (CCD)
Panelists Include:
Natalye Paquin,
Executive Vice President and COO of the Kimmel Center,
and Bart Blatstein and Eric Blumenfeld, Center City
Real Estate Developers
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The
Roberta Lee & D. Arthur Magaziner Concert
The Temple University Chamber Orchestra
Friday, May 2, 2008 at 8:00pm
The Temple University Youth Chamber Orchestra, under
the direction of Luis Biava, will perform immediately
following Shabbat Service on Friday, May 2nd. They
will be playing a Rossini concerto and selections
from The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi.
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Rodeph
Shalom’s Israel 60 Celebration & Helen
O. Sellers Memorial Lecture
“Israel@60: How Did We Get Here and Where are
We Going?”
with Middle East Expert
Dr. Kenneth Stein
Friday, May 9, 2008 at 8:00pm
Rodeph Shalom’s Israel’s 60th Celebration
will include a discussion with the renown scholar
and Professor of Contemporary Middle Eastern History
at Emory University, Dr. Kenneth Stein
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The
RS Annual Meeting
Friday, May 16, 2008 at 8:00pm
Join us for the installation
of our new officers and to pay tribute to
Susan Kline Klehr
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Join
Our Mature Adults
Discussion Group
Thursday, May 15th at 11:00 am
Bring a brown-bag lunch and join
our rabbis for a lively
discussion & lunch
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For
the Recently Retired
A Discussion & Lunch Group
May 22nd at 1:00pm
Topic:“Values of the Talmud: Finding a Good
Path”
For more information or to RSVP,
contact Elizabeth at 215-627-6747 x22 or edu@rodephshalom.org.
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APRIL
SERVICES
Friday,
April 25
8:00pm Shabbat Service
RS Women’s Shabbat
SATURDAY, April 26
10:45am
7th Day of Passover/Yzkor Service
MAY
SERVICES
Friday, May 2
8:00pm Shabbat Service
Magaziner Concert:
Temple University Chamber Orchestra
SATURDAY, May 3
10:45am Shabbat Morning Service
Friday,
May 9
8:00pm Shabbat Service
Helen O. Sellers Memorial Lecture with Dr. Kenneth Stein
SATURDAY, May10
10:45am Shabbat Morning Service
Friday,
May 16
8:00pm Shabbat Service
RS Annual Meeting
SATURDAY, May 17
9:30am Tot Shabbat
10:45am Shabbat Morning Service
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