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 1

Religious School Open House

Interested in Religious School for your child next year?

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Sunday, June 3

Celebrate Israel Parade

The annual Celebrate Israel Parade will be especially meaningful in this 70th anniversary year.

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Tuesday, June 12

Lunch Together

This final Lunch Together of the year features CRS staff member Lisa Schiff, who will give a presentation on her father’s experience as a hidden child. To RSVP, please email lunchtogether@crsnyc.org or call 646-454-3067.

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Tue, May 22

Rabbi Karol’s Yizkor Sermon

On May 20, 2018/6 Sivan 5778, Rabbi Juli Karol delivered a Yikzor Sermon that powerfully expressed the Jewish perspective on handling loss and illness.

Thu, May 17

Spring Shabbaton

On May 11-12, 2018 we had a joyous Spring Shabbaton. There was much to celebrate- Rabbi Ben Spratt and Cantor Shayna De Lowe celebrated 10-year anniversaries of leadership, and we saluted them as we swayed to the sounds Nava Tehila, who led a musical Erev Shabbat, Shabbat Morning Service, and Havdalah!

Tue, May 15

Remembering Rabbi Panken z”l

This remembrance, written by our congregant Rabbi David Ellenson, was published in The Jewish Week.

Fri, May 11

Presenting Rabbi Karol

L’dor V’dor was close to our hearts as our newest clergy member, Rabbi Juliana Karol, was ordained last Sunday.