Looking for a meaningful way to connect with fellow congregants? Minyan brings together circles of 10-12 adults who share common interests or life experiences. From food tours to new parent meetups, exploring the origins of Judaism, or even taking walks in Central Park—there’s something for everyone! Groups meet regularly over 6 to 8 months, sparking lasting connections and friendships.
» The Minyan program is an exclusive benefit to CRS members only. 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.
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.
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 requested 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-served 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!
Testimonials
“My Minyan experience (both Minyans) has been terrific and has certainly fulfilled all my goals. I have met great people, some of whom are becoming friends and all of whom I look forward to seeing around and interacting with. Our Minyan group is having a ‘reunion’ dinner next month, which I think exemplifies its success.”
“I cannot rave enough about the minyan experience 2023-2024. The topics were thought provoking and challenging in a wonderful way. The sharing between all the members was extraordinary resulting in a bonding and feeling of ‘extended family’ with all the participants. There were highlights with each and every session!”
“Amazing program. Love that it wasn’t religious but rather social ways to get to know similarly aged congregants in a fun way. Different fun events plus dinner once a month was perfect. I knew only one of the 15-17 men before and the one I knew was an acquaintance. Now I count most of them as real friends, so mission accomplished.”
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