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...
A new year of teen engagement is taking shape at Congregation Rodeph Sholom!We’re excited to welcome our newly elected leaders of CRS Teens and CRS Gotham BBYO, who will guide our teen community with energy, creativity, and a strong sense of purpose. Their leadership will help create spaces for connection,...
In this moment of profound anguish and uncertainty, our hearts and minds center on the people of Israel. The loss of life—at least ten Israelis killed, hundreds injured—and the extensive destruction of homes and neighborhoods leave us shaken yet resolute. Our prayers transcend borders, embracing all innocent civilians caught in...
Dear Rodeph Sholom Family, In a world where terror is too often tolerated and nuclear ambition ignored, Israel’s strike on Iran’s ICBM and nuclear infrastructure stands as a sobering reminder of what global responsibility demands. The Iranian regime, which has long been recognized by our own government as the leading state sponsor...
Last Shabbat, we celebrated our 10th grade students as they marked the meaningful milestone of Confirmation. This special moment in their Jewish journey was filled with reflection, pride, and community.We invite you to read the Book of Confirmation Reflections, which includes heartfelt essays written by each student. READ CONFIRMATION REFLECTIONS You can...
New York City’s municipal election primaries are coming up, and YOUR VOTE can help determine the future of our city — from Mayor to Borough President to City Council....
Read Rabbi Ben Spratt’s powerful message and learn how to join us in shaping what comes next....
We begin this day in mourning. With horror and grief, we bear witness to the murders of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim—two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington D.C., two beloved souls on the threshold of engagement, their future shining with the radiance of love and devotion. As antisemitism...
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....
2024 Meeting Minutes will be posted soon. Please check back again.
