Adult Opportunities
- Lunch Together
- Kahal, Culture and Camaraderie
- Rodeph Sholom Young Professionals
- Spiritual End-of Life Care Initiative
- Mitzvah Weekend
- Shabbat 4 Our Community Dinners
- The John Kowal/Reverend Preston Washington Freedom Seder
- Festival of Choirs
- Adult B’nei Mitzvah
- The Rodeph Sholom Theater Company
- Salute to Israel Parade
- Torah Study
Lunch Together
Enjoy mid-week monthly luncheons with guest speakers and opportunities for discussion and kibbitzing. If you are interested in joining the planning group or attending an event, contact us.
Call (646) 454-3029 or email
lunchtogether@crsnyc.org
Kahal, Culture and Camaraderie
Encourages community for the active 60’s + population within the synagogue. Guided tours of museums, attendance at shows and concerts, visits to interesting exhibitions, and guided walking tours are among the events being planned.
Call (646) 454-3118
Rodeph Sholom Young Professionals
RSYP is a group of 20’s/30’s Jews who would like meaningful opportunities to meet others, worship, explore, celebrate, challenge, observe, learn, play and generally have a great time. Fun and innovative programming brings this group of people together, creating a community within the greater Rodeph Sholom family.
Call (646) 454-3104 or email youngprofessionals@crsnyc.org
Spiritual and End-of-Life Care Initiative
Now entering its sixth year, Rodeph Sholom’s initiative for end-of-life care has a presence on our website and a resource library located on the fourth floor of the synagogue. The goal of this initiative, which is funded by UJA-Federation of New York and the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, is to effect a broad cultural change in the community by openly addressing and actively promoting dialogue about issues related to death, dying and the quality of end-of-life.
A continuum of supportive services is offered, which anticipates and addresses the needs of individuals and families concerned with end-of-life care including: adult ed classes, counseling groups, messages from the bimah, bikkur cholim, a resource library and other responses that evolve as we journey together.
Email: Rabbikaye@crsnyc.org
Mitzvah Weekend
Each year, the end of October brings Mitzvah Weekend, during which we highlight our congregational commitment to social action. Kicked off with a special Shabbat service and speaker, the weekend features innovative programs, and culminates on Mitzvah Day. On Mitzvah Day, the congregation comes together in an action-packed day dedicated to the community. Families and individuals participate in a variety of projects including preparing food for the homeless, cleaning the park, contributing clothes, books and toys, visiting the elderly, making baby showers, playing Bingo with seniors and creating art projects.
Email mitzvahday@crsnyc.org
Shabbat 4 Our Community Dinners
Come together to celebrate Shabbat just for the sake of it! There are four Shabbatot throughout the year when the community joins together for Shabbat dinner and a mini-program. These programs range from panel discussions, to films, to sharing members’ culinary talents. Take the opportunity to meet new people and laugh with old friends.
Email shabbat4@crsnyc.org
The John Kowal/Reverend Preston Washington Freedom Seder
Rodeph Sholom has an ongoing relationship with Harlem’s Memorial Baptist Church. This has resulted in exchanges of Clergy and children’s choirs, and a highly successful annual Freedom Seder, now named in memory of two pillars of our respective communities, John Kowal and Reverend Preston Washington. Both communities come together to celebrate their respective liberation from bondage.
Email freedomseder@crsnyc.org
Festival of Choirs
Over 250 children and adults join together in song in this celebration of Chanukah. Cantors and their choirs from all over the metropolitan New York area will join musical forces in celebration of the Feast of Lights. Experience the magic of music and the excitement of singing at Rodeph Sholom’s ninth annual Festival of Choirs. More about Choirs »
Call (646) 454-3030 or email cantorgarfein@crsnyc.org
Adult B’nei Mitzvah
Designed for adults who have not yet become a Bar or Bat Mitzvah or who would like to renew their commitment to Judaism and Jewish learning. Students have the opportunity to study with Clergy and fellow congregants to consider compelling Jewish ideas from an adult perspective.
Call (646) 454-3029 or email dbarnes@crsnyc.org
The Rodeph Sholom Theater Company
The Rodeph Sholom Theater Company proudly presents an annual musical production, a fun tradition for those who want to act, sing, dance, design sets, props, or costumes, or just be involved. Entering its fourth year since its revitalization, all enthusiasm and help welcome!
Email: rstheater@crsnyc.org
Salute to Israel Parade
Every May, members of Congregation Rodeph Sholom march alongside the Clergy and our Youth Groups up 5th Avenue, from 57th Street to 79th Street. While marchers need to be in 3rd grade or above, everyone is invited to join in the celebrations—marching and cheering us along the parade route. We end with an Israel Trip Reunion Brunch.
You can sign up at the Religious School, or by contacting us directly below. Join us and show your support for Israel!
Call (646) 454-3119 or email israelparade@crsnyc.org
Torah Study
Torah Study is held at 9:00 am on Saturday mornings. All are welcome. For over twenty years, this weekly study group is open to regular attendees as well as those who drop in periodically. The study group is open to all and features a lively interchange of ideas and interpretations. No previous text study experience is necessary.