Music And Choirs
Music has the power to connect, inspire, and remind us we belong. Each year, CRS is alive with song—concerts that will fill the room with joy, Shabbat experiences that will bring us closer, and opportunities to raise our voices in harmony together. We hope you will join us for these incredible musical moments.
Upcoming Music Programs
Bridges in Sound Concert Series
THU, NOV 5 • 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Bridges in Sound brings together diverse musical traditions and transcultural voices, exploring the emotional, historical, and spiritual threads that connect us through song. Through collaborations with outstanding vocalists and musicians, the series invites audiences into a space of deep listening and discovery — where music becomes a shared language of longing, resilience, and unity.
Join us for the first of this exciting concert series, an artistic commemoration of Leonard Cohen’s 10th yahrzeit.
SAVE THE DATES: THU, FEB 18 | THU, APR 1
THU, JAN 15 | Spirituals and the Prophetic Voice
THU, MAR 26 | Passover and Renewal
SAT, MAY 2 | Bob Dylan Reimagined
Chamber Music
Led by congregants, Artistic Director Eliot Bailen and his wife, flutist Susan Rotholz, Chamber Music at Rodeph Sholom showcases Jewish music and Jewish composers in many genres, including Israeli contemporary, European classical, and American folk and rock.
Registration opens this Winter.
SAVE THE DATES: SAT, FEB 20 & APR 3
Holocaust Music Lost and Found Concert Series
Holocaust Music Lost & Found was founded to illuminate and share music written during the Holocaust in concentration camps and ghettos and by the composers who fled the Nazi Regime. Join us for their powerful and inspiring concerts, using music to lift the human spirit and counter antisemitism and hate.
Registration opens this Winter.
SAVE THE DATES: WED, JAN 27 | WED, MAY 12
Raise your voice with the biggest names in Jewish music — live on one stage. Featuring the voices and melodies that have carried us through summers at camp, lifted our prayers on Shabbat, and united Jewish communities everywhere. This unforgettable night celebrates Jewish music, camp spirit, and community with Elana Arian, Noah Aronson, Michelle Citrin, Dan Freelander, Alan Goodis, Jeff Klepper, Jacob “Spike” Kraus, Joanie Leeds, Naomi Less, Dan Nichols, Julie Silver and more.
After the concert, our 20s & 30s community keeps the celebration going with an exclusive After Party including an open bar, great food, prizes, and good company.
Raise Your Voice - Join a Choir!
Enjoy your Jewish musical heritage by singing with fellow congregants for special musical services and concerts throughout the year.
The CRS Children’s Choir sings during the year at certain services and special events throughout NYC.
Rehearsals are on specific Fridays at 5:30 before services. Returning and new members are welcome.
