The following remarks were shared by longtime CRS congregant Cindy Spiegel during our Yom Kippur Yizkor service in memory of her parents, Aaron and Helen Spiegel. "In 2013, my friend Kirsty invited me to join her on a trip to Germany to attend a three-day darshan...
Mazel tov to CRS Teen Benjamin Waner, whose article was recently published in the NY Jewish Week as part of its Teen Journalism Fellowship. In the piece, Benjamin reflects on his Korean and Jewish identities and how they have shaped the way he approaches the...
If you plan to join us via livestream for High Holy Days services, you may wish to follow along using your own prayer book:Print Book: The two-volume, hardcover set is available.Use promo code MHN15 at checkout to receive 15% off (offer expires September 22 at...
With summer well underway, we're looking forward to fall holidays and programming!As you begin to plan your calendar, here are a few September highlights: Summer to September at CRS .elementor-8487 .elementor-element.elementor-element-24dd174c{--display:flex;--flex-direction:row;--container-widget-width:calc( ( 1 - var( --container-widget-flex-grow ) ) * 100% );--container-widget-height:100%;--container-widget-flex-grow:1;--container-widget-align-self:stretch;--flex-wrap-mobile:wrap;--justify-content:center;--align-items:center;--gap:20px 20px;--row-gap:20px;--column-gap:20px;border-style:solid;--border-style:solid;border-width:0px 0px 1px 0px;--border-top-width:0px;--border-right-width:0px;--border-bottom-width:1px;--border-left-width:0px;border-color:#00000020;--border-color:#00000020;--padding-top:0px;--padding-bottom:12px;--padding-left:0px;--padding-right:0px;}.elementor-8487 .elementor-element.elementor-element-a629213 .ewpe-featured-img...
This message was sent to the congregation from Rabbi Senior Ben Spratt on July 23, 2026.Dear Rodeph Sholom Community,This afternoon, on Tisha B’Av, violence came frighteningly close to home.One person was stabbed near 84th Street and Central Park West, followed shortly afterward by a second...
Rabbi Goldberg has spent the past two weeks on faculty at URJ Camp Eisner. Campers love receiving mail while they are at camp; here’s what Rabbi Goldberg would write to our CRS campers: Dear Summer 2026 CRS Eisner & Crane Lake Campers,It has been such a...
Our 8th grade students recently returned from an unforgettable service-learning trip to New Orleans, where they experienced a powerful blend of community service, Jewish learning, and cultural exploration. The trip began with a warm welcome to the city, including a group dinner, a lively escape room...
Teens from Congregation Rodeph Sholom traveled to Berlin as part of our Confirmation program. Guided by Associate Rabbi Deborah Goldberg, Associate Director of Religious Education Jessica Cohen, and Jolie Widawsky students spent several days exploring the city’s layered history, engaging deeply with Jewish life in Germany, the legacy of the Holocaust,...
Mazel Tov to Milo Cristol! We are thrilled to celebrate an incredible achievement by our own Milo Cristol, who was just named the winner of Hey Alma’s 2025 Hanukkah Movie Pitch Challenge!Milo’s winning pitch, A Hanukkah to Remember, captured hearts with its warmth, humor, and charm....
As we step into a new year, Congregation Rodeph Sholom is filled with opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. Whether you’re looking to deepen your Jewish learning, volunteer with your community, or celebrate Shabbat with friends old and new, January at CRS offers something for...
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