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Rodeph Shalom
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Reform congregation in Center City Philadelphia, connects a diverse population to Judaism. , Senior Rabbi #philly #jewishphilly
Philadelphia, PArodephshalom.orgJoined March 2009

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Join us at 12 pm to demand action on gun control! Meet a Congregation Rodeph Shalom: 615 N Broad St, Philadelphia.
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📢Join us tomorrow! The tragic events in Uvalde happen on a consistent basis in communities across PA. Our elected leaders must work with urgency to address it. Join @LWVPA in Phila with @GovernorTomWolf, @PAAttorneyGen + other leaders to demand action.👇secure.everyaction.com/B2GLNkDnK0GmzY
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Hate has the power to destroy and sow dangerous divisiveness among us. We pray for a time when ahavat chinam/baseless, unconditional love, will prevail. Rabbi Jill Maderer Rabbi Eli Freedman Henry Bernstein, President
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On Wednesday evening, Jews around the world will observe Tisha B'Av, as we mourn the destruction of the ancient Temple in Jerusalem. Our sages teach that the Temple was destroyed because of sinat chinam/baseless hatred.
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with whom we are in deep relationship. We are in the process of organizing a congregational dialogue with them and look forward to sharing the details soon. In this moment, we must work together to combat white supremacy and injustice.
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We hold the Philadelphia NAACP responsible for the messaging from its leadership and we believe their response was lacking in true remorse and accountability. In the wake of Rodney Muhammad's post, we received messages of support from African American clergy and congregations
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civil rights would engage in such blatant hate. The image posted contained virulently anti-Jewish symbols and conspiracy theories that have no place in our society. This is especially painful for our community of Jews that includes all races.
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Rodeph Shalom Response to anti-Semitic Post by Philadelphia NAACP President, Rodney Muhammad: We unequivocally denounce the vile anti-Semitic post by Rodney Muhammad, president of the Philadelphia NAACP. We are shocked and saddened that the leader of a group devoted to upholding
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Our tradition's sage, Rabbi Hillel taught: “If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am not for others, what am I? And if not now, when?” And so, guided by the words of Hillel, we seek to stand up for ourselves and to stand in solidarity with other groups.
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denounces white supremacy and bigotry, targeted at any group. For decades, African American communities and Jewish communities have worked together for civil rights, and presently, our multi-racial, progressive Reform congregation is committed to the work of anti-racism.
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Thank you for your help in promoting this great event, ! Looking forward to a night of hearing about fashion, celebrities, and philanthropy. #stuartweitzman #fashion #fashiondesigner
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On 3/26, join @rodephshalom for an evening with @StuartWeitzman and Jane Weitzman. Interviewed by #NMAJH CEO @IvyBarsky, the accomplished couple will share stories about their family, shoe business, and how they are making a difference in today's world. jewishexponent.com/2019/03/07/pen
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A profoundly moving vigil filled with members of this diverse multi-faith community. Thank you to everyone who came out tonight in solidarity and hope. If not now, tell me when?
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With the hope of providing comfort & solidarity to the Jewish community & beyond, Rodeph Shalom in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and our JCRC will host tomorrow: Interfaith Vigil of Solidarity & Hope, Sunday, Oct. 28, 5:00pm at RS. Please join us!
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Tomorrow night at 5pm, we are partnering with the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and the Jewish Community Relations Council to host an Interfaith Vigil of Solidarity and Hope. May the memory of those who lost their lives be a blessing.
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Great mention of #DancingwithGiants starring ! November 14 at 7pm. Get your tickets at dancing_with_giants.eventbrite.com to see this powerful show about friendship during a heightened political climate.
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Yesterday, actors, playwrights, artistic directors and other artists descended on Philadelphia for the Alliance for Jewish Theatre’s annual conference. jewishexponent.com/2018/10/19/the