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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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BA
Family Reunion Dinner
&
Gay Pride Shabbat Celebration
Friday, June 20, 2008
Dinner ~ 6:00 p.m.
Services ~ 8:00 p.m.Guest speaker
Stacey L. Sobel
Executor Director Equality
Advocates Pennsylvania
will be discussing
“Tikkun Olam: Healing the World by Fighting
For LGBT Equality”
RSVP by June 16, 2008
(215) 923-2003 bethahavah@rodephshalom.org
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For
the Recently Retired A Discussion & Lunch Group
Thursday, June 26th at 1:00pm
For more information or to RSVP, contact Elizabeth
at 215-627-6747 x22 or edu@rodephshalom.org.
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Shabbat
Summer Series
Fridays, July 4th - August 29th
“The Joy of Prayer in Our New Mishkan T’filah”
It’s almost summertime in the
city which means at RS we will be relaxing with
a series of Casual Shabbat Summer Services. This
summer, during each of our Shabbat Services, we
will highlight one prayer from the new Mishkan T’filah
. Together, we will study a prayer and reflect on
how these prayers inspire us, challenge us and speak
to our souls.
These are the prayers we will be highlighting:
July 4: Shalom Alechem: Angels of Shabbat
July 11:
Psalm 96: Sing Unto God
July 18: Psalm 92: A Song for Shabbat
July 25: L’cha Dodi: Welcoming the Bride
August 1: Hashkivenu: A Shelter of Peace
August 8: V’shamru: Shabbat Keeps Our People
August 15: Ritzey: The Prayer for Prayer
August 22: Alenu: Praise and Choseness
August 29: Adon Olam: God’s Eternity
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JUNE
SERVICES
Friday,
June 6
6:00pm Shabbat Service
Marriage Reconsecration Service
SATURDAY, June 7
10:45am Shabbat Morning Service
8:00pm Consecration Service
SUNDAY, June 8
10:00am Confirmation Service
Friday,
June 13
8:00pm Shabbat Service
Volunteer recognition
SATURDAY, June 14
9:30am Tot Shabbat
10:45am Shabbat Morning Service
Friday, June 20
8:00pm Shabbat Service
GLBT Shabbat Service
SATURDAY,
June 21
10:45am Shabbat Morning Service
Friday,
June 27
6:00pm Shabbat Service
8:00pm BA Shabbat Service
SATURDAY,
June 28
10:45am Shabbat Morning Service
JULY
SERVICES
Friday,
July 4
6:00pm Shabbat Service
SATURDAY,
July 5
10:45am Shabbat Morning Service
Friday, July 11
6:00pm Shabbat Service
SATURDAY,
July 12
9:30am Tot Shabbat
10:45am Shabbat Morning Service
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