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.

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Worship at CRS

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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

Tuesday, December 18

Lunch Together

Join us this month as William Ronayne, Jr., the founder and president of the Mario Lanza Society of New York and authority on various elements of historical pop culture, gives his presentation entitled Red Skelton—America’s Clown. Richard “Red” Skelton was an American comedian known for his long and prolific career; Ronayne’s presentation will introduce you […]

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Thursday, January 3

Book Group

Book Group at CRS Book Group gathers once a month to discuss literature (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or plays) written by a Jewish author or with a theme of Jewish interest. Meetings are self- moderated and led by different members each month. The group nominates and selects their reading material. Every meeting provides spirited conversation, light […]

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Monday, January 7

Days for Girls

No registration required, just come! We meet at The Church of St. Matthew and St. Timothy, 26 West 84th Street. Create & assemble feminine hygiene kits—no skills needed! Days for Girls is a grassroots non-profit that gives feminine hygiene kits to over 400,000 women and girls worldwide who live in poverty, so they don’t have to miss […]

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Wednesday, January 9

Hebrew Basics

Do you have a young Hebrew learner in your home? Are you interested in mastering the Hebrew alphabet? Join us this winter for a two-month course that will equip you with skills to help you and/or your young learner(s) with Hebrew reading and pronunciation. Both morning and evening classes are offered to accommodate RSS parents’ […]

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Thursday, January 10

Mah Jongg

Join our Mah Jongg game—all are welcome! We offer a delightful afternoon of semi-fierce and fun competition. Whether you’re an expert or a novice, come enjoy the camaraderie, chocolate, and chips. Bring your own cards or purchase when you arrive. Non-members and friends are welcome. RSVP to Kirsten Major, kmajor@crsnyc.org

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Mon, Dec 10

Lobby Construction Updates

Welcome to our Lobby Construction Updates page—your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about our ongoing lobby renovation project! Here you will find safety notices as well as general progress updates. You can find it on our main homepage, under “Quick Links”: Thank you again for your continued patience and cooperation as we […]

Fri, Dec 07

Refugee Work Garners Award

This past Friday, November 30, we honored Janie Roher and Claudia Wagner, who accepted the Meyers W. Nathans Award. They accepted on behalf of the CRS Refugee Resettlement Committee, who worked diligently to welcome and support a refugee family from Pakistan as they immigrated to the United States. The Meyers W. Nathans Award is given annually to […]

Thu, Dec 06

E-Advocacy for December

Help Protect Sexual Assault Survivors According to the National Women’s Law Center, one in five women drop out of school because their school won’t investigate their complaints of sexual violence. Things just got worse. Betsy DeVos, the Trump administration education secretary, has proposed new rules that will govern Title IX, the federal law that prohibits […]

Tue, Dec 04

Sholom Sprouts Start Chanukah!

Rodeph Sholom kicked off our Chanukah season with a Sholom Sprouts family celebration and concert this past Sunday. The afternoon included Chanukah related crafts, a fill your-own-jelly (or chocolate!) donut station, and then a Chanukah Jam with song leaders in from Tkiya. And don’t worry, you haven’t missed out—this coming Friday, December 7 we will […]