Congregation Rodeph Shalom

As a congregation dedicated to voter engagement, we have invited our staff to take the hours flexibility needed to be sure to vote. If you are on a long line on Nov 3, don't get out of line to get to work. What are the ways you are empowering others to vote?

We are only 15(!) days away from Election Day, and today is the last day to register to vote in Pennsylvania! Check out our Guide to Voting, which will help answer any questions you may have related to voting in Pennsylvania! Check it out here--> https://rodephshalom.org/votinginpaguide/

As part of the Every Voice, Every Vote Campaign, gather with RS congregants via Zoom to phone bank on Sunday, October 18 from 1:00 to 3:30pm to help educate and inspire low-propensity voters. Register for this phone bank by clicking here: https://www.mobilize.us/onepa/event/326439/. For questions, please feel free to reach out to Michelle Fogg ([email protected]).

What do our sacred texts say to us today? How do our beloved and complex and often problematic texts help us to shape our lives, make ethical decisions, and honor the sacredness of every human being? Join us tonight for Torah Queeries from the LGBTQ perspective from 7:00-8:30pm in the first of four sessions as we dive into the weekly portion with Rabbi Sue Levi Elwell and explore these and many other questions. No Hebrew or text study background necessary. Register here: https://rodephshalom.org//prism-young-friends-torah-quee/

Tonight at 8:00pm, join Reform Jews from across Pennsylvania to learn what Chef Michael Solomonov believes are the ingredients for democracy. Get updates on how you can help get out the vote in and outside our communities and learn how to protect the election and uphold democracy during this election season. Register here: https://urj.zoom.us//register/tJUrcu2uqD0vEtC2ZHhE_W-YKrx-

Tonight we celebrate the completion of the annual reading of the Torah. We read the ending of the Book of Deuteronomy, and begin the reading of the Book of Genesis. At tonight's Shabbat & Simchat Torah service, join together as we unroll the Torah and begin anew with Klezmer and Israeli music from The Sally Mitlas Band. Images from Israeli Reform Movement

Check out the new October eBulletin for information on the Every Voice, Every Vote Campaign, celebrating Simchat Torah virtually, pRiSm events, and a recap of the High Holy Days!

Tomorrow night at 7:30pm, learn about What You Need to Know to Vote Safely in 2020 and Help Others Do the Same from Lauren Cristella and Rabbi Beth Kalisch of Beth David for a very important conversation about voting. See details below!

Here is one of this week's anti-racism work group daily challenge resources. Join the group and catch up on the reading/videos here: https://rodephshalom.org/anti-racism/ to discuss with us tomorrow night! https://www.hartman.org.il/linda-sarsour-and-american-jewi/

Join us on Thursday night, October 8, at 8:30 PM EST (7:30 PM CST), as part of Congregation Rodeph Shalom’s National Coming Out Day celebration, for a conversation on Zoom about gender expression and identity and the New Year. Rabbi Ari Moffic, co-author of the new children’s book, Love Remains: A Rosh Hashanah Story of Transformation, will read her children’s book, and discuss the Jewish values associated with being a member or ally of the LGBTQ community, and how this time of the High Holidays and Sukkot is the perfect backdrop to talking about change and being who we want to be. RSVP here: https://rodephshalom.org//prism-love-remains-a-discussio/