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...
The NY Jewish Week highlights "Project 24: Thanks4Giving," hosted at Congregation Rodeph Sholom, which welcomed 400 Israelis who survived the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on border kibbutzim. These guests, visiting for a weeklong respite, were hosted by 35 synagogues, including Rodeph Sholom, offering much-needed relief and fostering meaningful bonds...
Cantorial student Justin Callis recently fulfilled a childhood dream by composing "The Song of Jonah," a cantata for soloist, choir, and orchestra. Inspired by his early experiences with a musical on the Book of Jonah, Callis blended Hebrew, Yiddish, and English in his work, which debuted at Hebrew Union College...
Dear Rodeph Sholom Family, We all feel the weight of this season. Nearly every issue feels like we walk on a razor’s edge between humanity and inhumanity. Nearly every space feels defined by ideological purity tests and a belief that unity must mean uniformity. Anger and fear dominate our airwaves and...
Initially founded to provide immediate relief for Israeli families arriving to the New York area after the Hamas invasion, one year into its existence the Israeli Hug Center has evolved into an full-fledged organization with three staffers, two of whom are paid. These days the Hug Center, which is based...
2024 Meeting Minutes will be posted soon. Please check back again.
