Congregation Rodeph Sholom http://rodephsholom.org Welcome to Congregation Rodeph Sholom, a large and vibrant Reform Jewish Synagogue and religious school on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:33:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Project Kehilla Haiti Relief Effort http://rodephsholom.org/2010/02/project-kehilla-haiti-relief-effort/ http://rodephsholom.org/2010/02/project-kehilla-haiti-relief-effort/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:21:05 +0000 josh http://rodephsholom.org/?p=971 Click here to donate to the CRS/Project Kehilla Haiti Relief Fund.

As we prepare for the festivities of Purim, we are also commanded to give matanot l’evyonim, provide for those who need more than we do. This year, we ask you to join us in fulfilling this commandment by making a donation to CRS/Project Kehilla, which will be used to purchase Schools in a Box and emergency tents and supplies through the US Fund for UNICEF.

For $270, you can purchase a complete School in a Box–which will provide 40 students with the educational materials they need to continue their studies and begin to feel normalcy again. For $590, you can purchase an emergency tent, which will provide shelter for children needing a safe space to live. Or, give whatever you can. In addition to the Schools in a Box and emergency tents, our donations will also provide food, water, and other emergency supplies to children, as well as maintain support staff such as teachers and psychologists.

Perhaps especially on this most joyous holiday, we cannot forget about the needs of those less fortunate than us. Please help us fulfill this mitzvah.

Click here to donate to the CRS/Project Kehilla Haiti Relief Fund.

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Also, Doctors Without Borders has reportedly lost three of its hospitals. Please see https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=197&hbc=1&source=ADR1001E1D01 to contribute to the cause.

]]> http://rodephsholom.org/2010/01/haiti-relief-effort/feed/ 0 Seminar in Jewish History: Diaspora http://rodephsholom.org/2009/12/seminar-in-jewish-history-diaspora/ http://rodephsholom.org/2009/12/seminar-in-jewish-history-diaspora/#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:01:58 +0000 josh http://rodephsholom.org/?p=904 Given by Rabbi Lisa J. Grushcow, D.Phil. For the second year, we are offering a Jewish history seminar featuring in-depth study. For each session, participants will read a significant book on Jewish history, related to the biblical, rabbinic, and medieval periods. Everyone will be expected to have read the book in advance so as to allow for a substantive discussion. Join us for an intellectually sophisticated and engaging approach to our history and identity as Jews. Our theme this year will be Jews in different Diaspora communities. The following books should be read in advance of the each session.

Session 1 (October 15):

Erich S. Gruen, Diaspora: Jews Amidst Greeks and Romans (2002)

Session 2 (December 10):

Chris Lowney, A Vanished World: Muslims, Christians, and Jews in
Medieval Spain (2005)

Session 3 (April 15):

Steven Nadler, Rembrandt’s Jews (2003)

Session 4 (June 10):

Amos Elon, The Pity of It All: A Portrait of the German-Jewish Epoch 1743-1933 (2002)

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Two Jewish writers who define love and family on their own terms.

Tue – Aug 25 at 7:00 PM

A conversation with Matthew Aaron Goodman, author of a new novel about a poor black teenager from Queens who struggles to grow up without turning to drugs or crime, and Michael Rosen, whose new book tells the true story of affluent Jewish family – his own – that welcomes five black and Latino teenage boys into their hearts and penthouse. Moderated by Sandee Brawarsky.

last of a free three-part series; co-sponsored by Rodeph Sholom & The Jewish Week.

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Your gift to the 2009 Yom Kippur Appeal …

  • Supplements the budget — only 65% is covered by dues.
  • Allows the Synagogue to offer membership, Religious School, and B’nei Mitzvah training to all regardless of their financial situation.
  • Increases funds available for a wide range of programs for children and adults and helps maintain our beautiful facilities.

Every gift makes a difference.  Participation from the entire Congregation is important – please give as generously as you can. You can make a secure contribution by credit card by clicking here. You may also mail your gift to the synagogue (with a memo specifying it is for the Appeal) or contact the Development Office at 646.454.3051/ development@crsnyc.org.

Many thanks in advance for your participation in the 2009 Yom Kippur Appeal.

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