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We Create Profound Connections

Congregation Rodeph Shalom dates its founding to 1795 with the coalescing of the first Ashkenazic congregation in the Western Hemisphere. Because the congregation chose to follow the German/Dutch order of prayer, in 1812 it was chartered by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania as the “Hebrew German Society (Rodeph Shalom).” From its founding, Rodeph Shalom was determined not to exclude members based on financial circumstances. Additionally, in 1829, a rule about intermarriage was established: “Members who married non-Jews would not be expelled as long as they raised their children as Jews.”

Rabbi Jill L. Maderer has served Congregation Rodeph Shalom since her ordination from Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion in New York in 2001. In 2017, Rabbi Maderer became our senior rabbi. In partnership with our senior staff, professional team, Board of Trustees and many involved congregants, she works passionately to build community, and pursue our vision: creating profound connections.

Our connections exist both within and beyond the walls of the synagogue. The one stipulation Jewish law provides for the building of a sanctuary is the presence of windows to the outside. With that relationship to the world around us, the words of our prayers are influenced by the life of our city and our experience of prayer inspires us to go forth into the world empowered by Jewish values. The new photographs of our professional team depict Rabbi Maderer's outward perspective, a view of our neighborhood and the city we love and to which we feel responsible.

Note: The above descriptive information came from the organization's History page.

In The News

Rep. Jamie Raskin Talks Gun Policy and the Constitution at Rodeph Shalom, Jewish Exponent, January 26, 2024.

Info

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-{{toplink|url=http://www.rodephshalom.org|name=rodephshalom.org}}'''Congregation Rodeph Shalom''' {{gives}}<blockquote>Congregation Rodeph Shalom is a Reform congregation in Center City Philadelphia. As an inclusive community, we offer services, opportunities to engage & activities for a diverse population, including interfaith couples & individuals of varied backgrounds and sexual orientations.<br><br>Our vision is to awaken our human spirit to the possibilities within and between us. We create a Jewish community of profound connections through transformative study, prayer, and urban engagement. Standing on the shoulders of our historic congregation's founders, we dedicate ourselves to ensuring the future of the Jewish people. To pursue our vision we:
+{{toplink|url=http://www.rodephshalom.org|name=rodephshalom.org}}[[File:CongregationRodephShalom.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Inside Congregation Rodeph Shalom.]]<blockquote>''We Create Profound Connections''</blockquote>
-*Welcome all who come to explore or deepen their connection to Judaism and God.
+'''Congregation Rodeph Shalom dates its founding to 1795 with the coalescing of the first Ashkenazic congregation in the Western Hemisphere'''. Because the congregation chose to follow the German/Dutch order of prayer, in 1812 it was chartered by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania as the “Hebrew German Society (Rodeph Shalom).” From its founding, Rodeph Shalom was determined not to exclude members based on financial circumstances. Additionally, in 1829, a rule about intermarriage was established: “Members who married non-Jews would not be expelled as long as they raised their children as Jews.”
-*Find strength in our diversity of perspective, age, gender, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, family constellation, and socio-economic background.
-*Welcome interfaith families with open arms.
+Rabbi Jill L. Maderer has served Congregation Rodeph Shalom since her ordination from Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion in New York in 2001. In 2017, Rabbi Maderer became our senior rabbi.  In partnership with our senior staff, professional team, Board of Trustees and many involved congregants, she works passionately to build community, and pursue our vision: creating profound connections.
-*Rejoice with each other in times of joy and comfort each other in times of sadness.
-*Lift our voices in prayer, embracing the faithful and the skeptic.
+Our connections exist both within and beyond the walls of the synagogue. The one stipulation Jewish law provides for the building of a sanctuary is the presence of windows to the outside. With that relationship to the world around us, the words of our prayers are influenced by the life of our city and our experience of prayer inspires us to go forth into the world empowered by Jewish values.  The new photographs of our professional team depict Rabbi Maderer's outward perspective, a view of our neighborhood and the city we love and to which we feel responsible.
-*Wrestle with the many faces of the Divine on our journeys of growth and spirituality.
-*Engage in the lifelong study of Torah, adding our voices to the generations of interpretation.
+''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the organization's [https://rodephshalom.org/history/ History] page.
-*Repair the brokenness in our neighborhood and the world.
-*Celebrate our connection to Israel and Jews globally, providing a forum for learning and discussion.
+==In The News==
-*Draw inspiration from the beauty of the musical, visual, and performing arts.
+*[https://www.jewishexponent.com/rep-jamie-raskin-talks-gun-policy-and-the-constitution-at-rodeph-shalom/ Rep. Jamie Raskin Talks Gun Policy and the Constitution at Rodeph Shalom], Jewish Exponent, January 26, 2024.
-*Cultivate a commitment to Jewish life and Jewish identity in the next generation.
-*Reflect, renew, and innovate in the spirit of Reform Judaism.
+==Info==
+*Facility Rentals:&nbsp;[https://rodephshalom.org/facilities-rentals-information/ Facilities Rentals]
 ==See Also==
-*[Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art]
+*[[Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art]]
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+[[Category:Is-Interfaith Program]]
+[[Category:Where-West_Poplar]]
+[[Contact Email::info@rodephshalom.org| ]]