Congregation Rodeph Sholom

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CONGREGATION RODEPH SHOLOM

Rodeph Sholom is an extended family of people who care about each other and our community. We strive to educate and inspire children, youth, and adults to participate actively in worship, Torah study, and Jewish life experience, and to put Reform Jewish religious and ethical principles into action. We seek to enrich the lives of our members, to contribute to the continuance and vitality of the Jewish people, and to help repair the world.

Shabbat Service Times

Erev Shabbat

Congregational Service, 6:00 PM

Shabbat Morning

Torah Study, 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Congregational Service, 10:00 AM

Chapel Service, 10:15 AM

During Torah Study, join fellow congregants for a lively discussion of Torah and other books of the Hebrew Bible each Saturday morning at 8:45 AM. The study ends in time for the morning Shabbat service. As with our Shabbat services, newcomers and visitors are invited to study with us.

The Chapel Minyan also offers members of the congregation the opportunity to sharpen their skills in chanting Torah or Haftarah. Instead of a sermon, our Rabbis moderate a group discussion of the weekly Torah portion and guide our study of related rabbinic texts.

Social Action

Just as we are commanded to be seekers of peace, so too are we commanded to be seekers of justice. When we encounter injustice in New York City, the United States, or the world, CRS responds through education, advocacy, and immediate and direct action.

E-Advocacy

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CRS Homeless Shelter

Since 1983, Rodeph Sholom’s Homeless Shelter hosts eight men, five nights a week, from the first Monday in October through the middle of June. Volunteers come from a broad cross-section of the congregational family, including Clergy, members of the Board, CRuSTY members, and parents, who regularly bring their young children with them. Click here to sign up to volunteer.

Backpack Buddies

Pack a backpack full of weekend meals at CRS for children in our greater Upper West Side community who are entitled to free lunches at school but are at risk on the weekend. Other opportunities to volunteer include stocking the shelves and driving the backpacks to their destination at the Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center. Click here to sign up to volunteer.

St. Xavier's Soup Kitchen

Help prepare and serve meals to visitors at the St. Xavier’s Soup Kitchen in Chelsea. Click here to sign up to volunteer.

Upcoming Events

Friday, June 22

Erev Shabbat Service—LGBTQIA+ Pride Service

Featuring voices and stories from our community, this service celebrates our LGBTQIA+ pride.

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Thursday, June 28

OFFSITE – Community Forum: Citizen Engagement and the 2018 Election

Join us for a panel discussion on the importance of the upcoming primary and general elections.

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Tuesday, July 17

Shema Koleinu: Poetry of the High Holy Days with Rabbi Karol

Join our new Assistant Rabbi Juli Karol in exploring the poetry of our High Holy Day machzor Mishkan HaNefesh.

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Tuesday, August 7

Shema Koleinu: Poetry of the High Holy Days with Rabbi Karol

Join our new Assistant Rabbi Juli Karol in exploring the poetry of our High Holy Day machzor Mishkan HaNefesh.

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Thursday, January 10

Going Blind: The Movie

The Caring Committee presents Going Blind, a documentary film that increases public awareness of sight loss and low vision issues profoundly affecting the lives of more and more people around the world.

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Tue, Jun 19

Naamah’s Ark

This past weekend on June 17th, Cantor Rebecca Garfein and the CRS choir were invited to perform by Master Voices in Naamah’s Ark at Rockefeller Park. Henry Siegel, one of the choir singers, expressed that “it was a great honor to sing with such an amazing group of singers… and to stretch our skills.” Yasher koach to all the […]

Fri, Jun 15

Potluck to Support Immigrant Family

On Tuesday, June 12th, Rodeph Sholom had the pleasure of attending a Community Potluck dinner at the Fourth Universalist Church on Central Park West and 76th Street. The dinner brought together our religious communities, along with those of Ethical Culture and All Souls Church. Rabbi Levine, Rabbi Spratt, and Cantor De Lowe were all in […]

Thu, Jun 14

E-advocacy for June 2018

Tell Your Member of Congress to Protect SNAP! The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly Food Stamps) provides basic food assistance for low-income families to combat hunger, food insecurity, and poverty. In 2016, SNAP lifted more than 3.5 million Americans above the poverty line, making it one of the government’s most effective anti-poverty tools. Congress includes […]

Mon, Jun 11

Community as Family

On Wednesday May 30th, Rodeph Sholom Social Worker Ruth Kobrin and Caring Community Members Val Coleman and Helen Levine attended a meeting at Dorot called “Community as Family.”