One year of grief. One year in which lives, hearts, families, communities were torn apart. For many of us, it feels like a different world. Antisemitism now rests comfortably in the center of every sector of society. Israel, once a unifier of American Judaism, now represents rupture in even the most...
As we approach Rosh Hashanah and the one-year mark of October 7th, clergy from across the Upper West Side have come together to offer collective blessings for the new year. In this special video, spiritual leaders from different communities share words of hope, unity, and comfort after a challenging year. https://vimeo.com/1014591215/28e8e6e67d?ts=0& ...
We are thrilled to share some exciting news! HIAS (originally the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) has recognized our extraordinary work in supporting refugees, asylum seekers, and other forcibly displaced people by awarding us their highest congregational honor – the Pathways Trailblazer Award. This prestigious award reflects our steadfast commitment to...
With summer well underway, we are looking forward to seeing you in the fall! As you begin to plan your calendar, we want to highlight a few of the amazing events coming in September: Shabbat in the Street (and 9/11 Observance)FRI, SEP 6 | 6:00 PMElul YogaSAT, SEP 14 | 9:00 AMPolitics Can Still Be Funny: The Role of Humor...
On Tuesday, almost a year and a half after the “Succession” finale, [Peter] Friedman will open in “Job,” a buzzy Broadway play where he stars as Lloyd, a well-meaning but sometimes frantic therapist who may harbor a very dark side. The play — which is named for a place of...
Dedicated to strengthening CRS’s relationship with Israel, the Israel Mitzvah Committee annually chooses non-profit organizations in Israel to receive donations from our community — one within the Reform movement, the other(s) more broadly focused. This year, with all the numerous challenges Israeli society is confronting due to the war against Hamas...
The Religious Action Center - New York (RAC-NY) is advocating for the passage of the NY Equal Rights Amendment. Read more about the ERA with information from RAC-NY, and attend Pride Shabbat at CRS on Friday, June 21 to learn more. What is the NY ERA? The New York State Equal Rights...
Prayer for the Captives We pray on this night to God, who we call Podeh u’Matzil, the One who rescues and saves, who redeems and protects. Guide our loved ones home. Teach us the tools to Rescue and Save, to Redeem and Protect.Strengthen, God, the hearts of those kidnapped, to help...
In recent years, as synagogues have been adapting Judaism’s male-dominated, heteronormative traditions to include women and queer people, many have been also working to include people with disabilities. This work-in-progress begins—but doesn’t end—with ensuring that everyone who wants to go to synagogue can actually get into the building. Accessibility is a...
Dear Rodeph Sholom Family, Profanity. When massacre is celebrated as liberation and rape as an act of redemptive resistance, we see a horrific mutation of our most precious values. When such vulgarities echo across the campuses of our most prestigious halls of higher learning, we witness a desecration beyond measure. Our...
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