Bishop Robert Stearns wants to reinvent evangelicalism without leaving it behind. The pastor from western New York is one of a rising cohort of evangelical leaders who are looking beyond partisan politics and messaging based on fear. Read the article here. ...
Rabbi Robert Levine has been selected by The Manhattan Jewish Historical Initiative to be inducted into the 2020 Manhattan Jewish Hall of Fame!...
Save the date for a celebration of Rabbi Levine's time at Congregation Rodeph Sholom....
NYC’s historic 2021 election is fast approaching. With the introduction of ranked choice voting, nearly every city office in play, and hundreds of candidates on the ballot, the June primary has the potential to profoundly transform our city government....
CRS Reads is Back! After another successful round of reading and learning as a community we are diving into our next round with the book on the theme of racial (in)justice in the United States. Our selection this spring is Color of Water by James McBride....
We continue to witness the frightening surge of hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders throughout our country. As elected officials and figures of prominence amplify racial slurs and scapegoating of Asian Americans and Asian nations, our remembered-reflex urges us to action. ...
Rabbi Robert Levine has been selected by The Manhattan Jewish Historical Initiative to be inducted into the 2020 Manhattan Jewish Hall of Fame!...
This message was sent to the CRS community on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Dear Rodeph Sholom family, A prominent scholar once defined Jews as those who read the Passover story and took it personally. In the Torah’s evocative narrative, God heard the moaning of our people choking under Egyptian oppression, deeply felt our...
Each year, the Israel Tzedakah Committee carefully selects non-profit organizations in Israel to receive support from our community—one affiliated with the Reform Movement and another with a broader focus. In this particularly challenging year, as Israeli society continues to grapple with the aftermath of the October 7 attacks and ongoing...
Congregation Rodeph Sholom is proud to announce the recipients of this year's Meyer W. Nathans Service Award: Janet Cohen, Peter Ehrenberg, and Gayle Meyer. These extraordinary volunteers are being honored for their outstanding dedication to CRS and, in particular, their leadership behind our beloved Backpack Buddies program.The Meyer W. Nathans...
Read Rabbi Ben Spratt’s powerful message and learn how to join us in shaping what comes next....
Read Rabbi Ben Spratt’s powerful message and learn how to join us in shaping what comes next....
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion recently marked the first yahrzeit of past President and Chancellor Emeritus Rabbi David Ellenson, Ph.D., z”l, who died last December 7 at the age of 76. Read more here. ...
Sending the Gift of Music to Our Rodeph Sholom Family This Chanukah! This year, we had the incredible opportunity to have our CRS teens write a new, original Chanukah song for our community. They went above and beyond, resulting in a powerful song for this particular time in our world. We...
Join our clergy team for ReSoul — a weekly Shabbat morning experience designed to help us rejuvenate and reconnect. Building on 3 decades of our CRS Chapel Service experience, ReSoul focuses on music, contemplation, and Jewish wisdom to create community and inspire reflection. Our tradition teaches vayinafash — to “re-soul” on...
Project 24 mission brought hundreds of Israelis who served on community response teams and their families to New York and Florida, giving local Jewish communities a chance to show their appreciation Read the full article here. ...
In her opinion piece, Rachel Isaacs celebrates the vitality of small-town Jewish communities in America, highlighting their resilience and ability to adapt to contemporary challenges. Isaacs reflects on a recent event in central Maine, where over 250 people gathered for a multigenerational Shabbat service, showcasing the strength and diversity of...
Out of the darkness of the October 7 tragedy, a bright spot has emerged: new opportunities to create transformational Israeli-diaspora connections through programs like Project 24 Israel. Congregation Rodeph Sholom is proud to be part of this initiative, which connects Israeli communities in the South and North with North American...
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