It has been a full year of Jewish holidays since we began our pandemic virtual connection. And a full year of Jewish holidays contains a full picture of Jewish thought and experience. What is Purim's contribution to the fullness of Jewish life? Play! With joy and levity, laughter and spoof, we play. Happy Purim!
-Rodeph Shalom Clergy
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Celebrate Purim with Rodeph Shalom |
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Events for Adults
Thursday, February 25 at 6:00pm
Enjoy singing, stories, dancing, the Megillah reading, and Purim Spiel. Bring a l'chaim, costumes, and your mishloach manot to nosh on during the program.
Saturday, February 20 at 9:15am
Join for a serious look at the concept of drag and gender. On Purim, we don costumes, sometimes playing with gender stereotypes. We consider the ways in which living “beyond the binary” of “male” and “female” can liberate us and one another. Click here for the source sheet for this class. |
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Events for Children
Berkman Mercaz Limud Purim Celebration & Virtual Carnival
Sunday, February 21 at 11:30am
The fun begins with the 2nd Grade reenactment of the Purim story. Next is a student-led Megillah reading followed by Clergy and staff entertaining you with a “Trolls World Tour” themed Purim Spiel that you will not want to miss. Plus, enjoy a virtual costume parade accompanied by Purim-themed music where you can dance and show off your amazing costume!
Drag Queen Story Time for Pre-K-4th grade
(older children also invited)
Sunday, February 21 at 12:15pm
Enjoy storytime with local drag sensation Brittany Lynn, featuring interactive stories. Adults will definitely enjoy with the children in your life! RSVP to Esther Troetschel for the event link. Presented by pRiSm, Berkman Mercaz Limud, and Families with Young Children. |
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Cook & Connect with Chef Adeena Sussman While Supporting RS |
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Sunday, February 21 from 10:30am-12:00pm EST
Join world-renowned chef Adeena Sussman for a sensory-rich journey into Israeli and Arab cooking traditions, moderated by Fred Strober, Past President. Learn how to make a delicious tahini smoothie, and discuss how food is a creative tool which can speak to our identity and bridge cultural differences. Sussman’s three most recent collaborations, including Cravings and Cravings: Hungry For More with Chrissy Teigen, were New York Times bestsellers. Sussman is the author of Sababa: Fresh, Sunny Flavors From My Israeli Kitchen, named a Best Fall 2019 cookbook by the New York Times. Support this philanthropic initiative and become a patron or register to join here.
Thank you to the Joseph W. Rosenbluth Fund for sponsoring the Cook & Connect Series.
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Rodeph Shalom Gun Violence Prevention Event |
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Discussion with Heeding God's Call to End Gun Violence
Thursday, February 18, 6:00 pm
Bryan Miller, Executive Director of Heeding God's Call To End Gun Violence, a multi-faith gun violence prevention organization, will discuss the organization's initiatives & how to be involved. Click here to attend .
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Join Together for Shabbat & Torah Study
To enter the service, click the blue links below.
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Friday, February 19, 6:00pm
You can also access our live-streamed services on the
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Saturday, February 20, 9:15am
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Saturday, February 20, 10:45am
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Breaking Bread on Broad Diaper Drive |
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Breaking Bread on Broad (BBoB) is the social justice program that helps meet the needs of our severely food insecure neighbors for food, diapers, and menstrual supplies each Wednesday morning, currently providing these items to 130 families weekly. Thank you to our donors for your incredible generosity.
The needs of our BBoB babies for hygiene and comfort are ongoing. Diapers can be prohibitively expensive for families who are worried about putting food on the table. Please continue to donate diapers and wipes using the Target Gift Registry here. Or, take a look at the registry to see our needs and you can purchase diapers and wipes from any source you choose. If the method you select does not have a delivery option, you can drop the items off at the RS security desk and complete the donation form to let us know.
Thank you so much for this act of tikkun olam, repairing the world, by helping one baby at a time. If you would like to volunteer for BBoB, please contact us at bbob@rodephshalom.org.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Information |
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We are exploring matching congregants who need help navigating the COVID-19 vaccination registration process online. To connected with a volunteer resource, or to sign up to be a volunteer, contact Melissa Erlick.
For Philadelphia residents: Sign up here to reserve your place in line for the vaccine
For Pennsylvania residents: For vaccine information, click here
For New Jersey residents: To complete your vaccine registration, click here. You can find more information on covid19.nj.gov/vaccine.
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Upcoming Connection Group Events |
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Click the blue links to learn more about each event. |
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Friday, February 19, 7:30pm
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Saturday, February 20, 7:00pm
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Tuesday, February 23, 8:00pm
Open to all; Hosted by Men of RS
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Upcoming Virtual Opportunities to Engage
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Click the blue links to join each Zoom event.
Thursday, February 18
Friday, February 19
6:00pm: Shabbat Evening Service; Torah Reader: Eli Segal; Wedding Blessing: Marissa Miller & Jeff Richman; Computer password: 8mBtzy; Phone password: 036011
Saturday, February 20
Sunday, February 21
10:30am: Cook & Connect with Adeena Sussman; Register here
11:30am: Berkman Mercaz Limud Purim Celebration & Virtual Carnival; Contact Esther Troetschel
Monday, February 22
8:00pm: Adult Beginner Hebrew
Tuesday, February 23
Wednesday, February 24
8:30am: Morning Minyan with Mourner's Kaddish; RSVP to Tomas Isakowitz for Zoom information 4:30pm: Midweek Hebrew
6:00pm: Introduction to Judaism
Thursday, February 25
Friday, February 26
Saturday, February 27
Sunday, February 28
9:30am: Berkman Mercaz Limud in session
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Fran Martin on the birth of her granddaughter, Zoey Kolette Herrington. Parents are Hannah & Jonathan Herrington
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Elliot Scott, son of Ilana Eisenstein & Thomas Scott, on his Bar Mitzvah
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For Congregants Experiencing Financial Distress |
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The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has created a Congregational Rabbis COVID-19 Emergency Fund to provide aid to our congregants and community members who are in need of financial assistance. This is to aid those suffering from the current pandemic. The funds are intended to help those in need of food, medical assistance, rent/mortgage payments and/or medical expenses. If you or a community member is in need of help, please contact one of our clergy or Jeff Katz.
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Virtual Hamentaschen Baking with Tova du Plessis of Essen Bakery
Sunday, February 21 at 2:00pm
Tova du Plessis, owner of Essen Bakery in South Philly, will lead a baking class with her own recipe. While the dough is chilling, we'll discuss the ins and outs of these Purim pastries. Then Tova will take questions, demonstrate filling and shaping, and provide baking instructions. A list of required ingredients will be shared with participants after you register. Click here to register.
The Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival Presents: The Vigil
Streaming now through Sunday, February 21
A BRCA Family Affair presented by The Basser Center's Parents Leadership Community
Tuesday, February 23 at 6:30pm
Join Susan Domchek, MD, in conversation with Ali Rogin (author of Beat Breast Cancer Like A Boss) and her parents. This virtual chat focuses on one family's journey after discovering they were BRCA mutation carriers. Register here.
In the Spirit of Spiritual: A Virtual Recital featuring the Songs & Letters of Enslaved African American Men and Women
Saturday, February 27 at 7:00pm via YouTube
Presented by the Chester Children's Chorus (who sang for RS in January 2020) with vocals by Executive & Artistic Director John Alston and Jay Fluellen, Co-Minister of Music at the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas. Click here to register.
The Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival Presents: Til Kingdom Come
Streaming for 24 hours starting Saturday, February 27 at 7:00pm
Jewish Federation's Super Sunday (and Saturday Night Too!)
Saturday & Sunday March 6 & 7
Saturday night Havdalah, 7:30-8:30pm with Joey Weisenberg of Hadar's Rising Song Institute
After Havdalah, schmooze in a Schmooze & Share Room hosted by community members. On Sunday, answer the call to make a gift to Jewish Federation. Drop off a bag of food to one of the five Mitzvah Food Pantries across the community. Click here for more details and to register.
Women’s Health Forum
Sunday March 7 from 3:00- 5:00pm
During this virtual forum presented by Jewish Federation, learn from experts in women’s health and feel rejuvenated through guided meditation and yoga. As a participant, choose two of the following topics for breakout workshops: Nutrition, Menopause & Beyond, and Ritual & Healing. Click here to register.
Parkinsingers Virtual Rehearsals
Mondays from 4:00-5:30pm
The Parkinsingers Choir unites people with Parkinson's Disease, care-partners, and friends in a community dedicated to making music of the highest quality in a welcoming environment. Contact Marjorie Samoff.
Red Cross Blood Drive in Our Neighborhood
For information on nearby blood drives, click here, and contact Kristin McKale with questions. |
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