At Rodeph Sholom, we believe the most meaningful connections often begin in small circles. Sholom Groups—formerly known as Minyan—offer powerful ways to build relationships, share experiences, and feel deeply rooted in our community.
These groups create spaces where every participant can feel known, needed, and part of something sacred. Whatever your interests or life stage, there’s a Sholom Group for you.
Registration for 2025-26 groups will begin in September 2025.
Please note: Participation in Sholom Groups are a benefit of membership at Rodeph Sholom. Contact our Membership Team to learn more.
» Access to Sholom Groups 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
Groups are loosely organized around shared affinities, like an interest in food, culture or history. However, the primary purpose is to create meaningful interactions and connections among participants.
MEMBER LEADERS
Each group is sparked by a fellow member, known as Shammash, who volunteers to guide the experience and help foster connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Sign Up?
When registration opens, you’ll be asked to rank your top three group choices. Please be sure you’re available for all listed meeting dates and times before signing up. If you need any assistance, email sholomgroups@crsnyc.org.
An exclusive benefit of membership at Rodeph Sholom is participation in a Sholom Group. We will do our best to offer you a spot in one of your preferred groups. One element of registration is that it is first-come, first-served. You will be notified of your placement shortly after registration closes.
You must be a member of Congregation Rodeph Sholom to join a group.
When I requested my desired group, 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 group placement after the registration period has closed.
What if the group I'm interested in is already full?
Sholom Groups is based around small-group belonging which means limiting the size of each group. If your requested groups are all full we will prioritize your placement into another available group, or welcome you to be trained to ignite your own group.
What if I can only make some of the meeting times of a group?
The purpose of Sholom Groups 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 group whose meeting dates and times all work with your schedule.
What if I want to start my own group?
Wonderful! Please contact us at sholomgroups@crsnyc.org and we will explore this together!
Testimonials
“My Sholom Groups experiences have been terrific and have 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 group is having a ‘reunion’ dinner next month, which I think exemplifies its success.”
“I cannot rave enough about the group experience. 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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