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...
Many of us awoke to a day that, while long feared by many, still feels difficult to comprehend: reports of a major joint U.S.–Israel strike on Iran, followed by Iranian retaliation aimed at Israel, U.S. assets, and neighboring countries across the region. We may be entering an era whose consequences we cannot yet see. If you are feeling...
We are so proud of our CRS teens who completed the L’Taken Social Justice Advocacy weekend in January with the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism! Alongside students from Congregation Beth Emeth and Congregation Gate of Heaven, these teens lobbied for Climate Justice, Antisemitism, Immigration, and Mental Health. Despite a major winter...
A society reveals itself not only by the laws it enforces, but by the fear it is willing to tolerate in order to enforce them. This month, that fear turned lethal in Minneapolis. Yesterday morning, Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse and caregiver, was killed by federal agents during an enforcement operation. According to reporting and...
December 10–13, 2026 | Philadelphia, PAURJ Biennial is the Reform Movement’s largest gathering, bringing together Reform Jews from across North America for four days of learning, worship, conversation, and connection — a space to step back, reflect, and engage with the questions shaping Jewish life today.Join a delegation of CRS...
Yesterday morning, as synagogues around the world were preparing to read one of the most enigmatic scenes in the Torah, a bush aflame yet unconsumed, a synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi was set on fire. The library and administrative offices of Beth Israel were reduced to charred ruins. Two Torah scrolls were destroyed. Five...
This winter, join our clergy for a three-part exploration of Jewish faith and beliefs through the lens of ritual, language and object. We'll delve into ideas and leave with an expanded spiritual toolkit.Each session is offered twice: 12:30 PM on Zoom and 7:00 PM in person.Jan 27th – Ritual with Cantors...
Underwater Cabaret at CRS Featured by I Love the Upper West Side We’re honored to share that I Love the Upper West Side recently featured Congregation Rodeph Sholom and our upcoming program, Underwater Cabaret: The Story of a Holocaust Survivor, highlighting this powerful, one-night-only event coming to our community. The article spotlights the extraordinary true story...
As we approach Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we invite you to join us for three connected opportunities to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service, reflection, and the arts. Bridges in Sound: Spirituals and BeyondTHU, JAN 15, 7:00 PMExperience a powerful concert exploring the tradition of African American spirituals and their...
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. It's a joyful rom-com rooted...
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 everyone. January at CRS .elementor-8487 .elementor-element.elementor-element-24dd174c{--display:flex;--flex-direction:row;--container-widget-width:calc( (...
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