Join a circle of ten to twelve adults who come together around common interests or life experiences.
Groups are sparked by congregants and meet regularly over the course of 6 to 8 months.
From walking and comedy, to feminist Torah study and uplifting movies, there is something for everyone!
Sign Up Now Through Sunday, October 8
Groups begin meeting in November
Email minyan@crsnyc.org with questions
The Minyan program is an exclusive benefit to CRS members only. If you have not yet renewed your membership, please renew today. If you’re not yet a member and would like to join, email the Membership Team.
How it Works
Small groups
The goal of a Minyan is to help each and every person in our community to feel needed, necessary, and a part of something sacred, and we believe such community must begin in small units of connectedness.
Shared affinities
Minyanim are loosely organized around shared affinities like an interest in food, culture or history. However, the primary purpose of each minyan is create meaningful interaction and connection among participants.
Regular gathering
Minyanim meet on a regular basis (usually once per month). You’ll be able to provide your input on the group that works best for your schedule when you sign up.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sign up?
You must be a member of Congregation Rodeph Sholom to join. When registration opens, you will be asked to offer your top two choices of Minyanim, and please make sure you are able to attend all of the listed meeting dates and times for them. If you need any assistance, email minyan@crsnyc.org.
When I request my desired Minyan(im), am I guaranteed a spot in one of them?
We will do everything we can to ensure you get one of your top two choices. Registration is on a first-come-first-serve basis. You will be notified about your Minyan placement after the registration period has closed.
What if the Minyan I’m interested in is already full?
Minyan is based around small-group belonging which means limiting the size of each group. If your requested Minyanim are all full we will prioritize your placement into another available Minyan, or welcome you to be trained to ignite your own Minyan.
What if I can only make some of the meeting times of a Minyan?
The purpose of Minyan is connection, which depends on the consistency of shared time and space. While we recognize that life and the world sometimes present unexpected conflicts, please only request to join a Minyan whose meeting dates and times all work in your schedule.
What if I want to start my own Minyan?
Wonderful! Please contact your clergy at minyan@crsnyc.org and we will explore this together!
Once a month we look forward to getting together, discussing a little Torah – making connections and exploring a different area of Central Park!
Susan Z.
Through my experiences in the Minyan group, I have met and had meaningful conversations with so many of the temple members I have seen around the building at different events. Now I feel comfort and kinship; we can sit together at events, hug, and share our temple experiences together.
Wendy T.
I have found a wonderful community in the walking Minyan, which I’ve participated in a few years in a row… Being part of the Minyan program has helped me feel a greater sense of connection within the CRS community.
Aren G.