Every Sunday, rain or shine, Run for Their Lives — founded by The Hostages and Missing Families Forum NY — holds a run/walk in Central Park. Participants hold posters of the kidnapped hostages and then run 3 miles or walk 1.5 miles on the bridle path near the reservoir, often joined by family members or…
REGISTER Tickets to Job are sold out. Please email rabbikarol@crsnyc.org to be added to our waitlist. And please save the date: Job Director, Michael Herwitz, will join CRS on Zoom for a virtual talkback on Monday, September 23 at 7 PM. All are invited! This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. We're overjoyed to offer…
REGISTER FOR ZOOM LINK Amidst challenging times, finding support and strength in community is invaluable. If you have been affected by the crisis in Israel, we invite you to join a community of healing.
REGISTER CRS Book Club gathers on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM to discuss books (fiction and non-fiction, plays, and poetry) written by Jewish authors or that have a Jewish theme. See a book that interests you? Read it and join us for the discussion! This session is In Person And After the Fire:…
REGISTER Two Bam! Four Dot! Six Crack! We are all loving Mah Jongg at Rodeph Sholom! About Our Games • Open play hosted by CRS congregants is offered bi-weekly. Beginners and experienced players are welcome – however, this is not a class; everyone should be able to play on their own (and we’ll gladly help…
REGISTER A series of meetings for kids ages of 3.5-16, designed to help advance their social skills. SEP 5, 12, 19, 26 OCT 10, 31 NOV 7, 14 Early childhood: 3:30-4:15 PM Middle childhood: 4:30-5:15 PM $400 for the series. About The Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom The Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom…
REGISTER An afternoon support group for families (parents and children) battling childhood cancer, with activities for kids and support programs for parents. Thursdays | 4:00 - 6:00 PM SEP 5, 12, 19, 26 OCT 10, 13 NOV 7, 14, 21 DEC 5, 12, 19 JAN 9, 16, 23, 30 FEB 6, 13, 20, 27 MAR…
REGISTER Story time in Hebrew for children ages 0-4, each accompanied by an adult. Enjoy stories, games, and creative activities to practice and strengthen Hebrew. Thursdays | 4:15 - 5:00 PM SEP 5, 12, 19, 26 OCT 10, 31 NOV 7, 14, 21 DEC 5, 12,19 JAN 9, 16, 23, 30 FEB 6, 13, 20,…
REGISTER A support group for Israelis affected by the current situation in Israel and in NY, led by a licensed clinical psychologist. Thursdays | 6:00 - 7:00 PM SEP 5 SEP 12 SEP 26 OCT 10 OCT 31 NOV 7 NOV 14 About The Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom The Israeli Hug…
REGISTER A support group for Israeli parents recently arrived to New York. This group will enable parents to share their challenges and feelings. Thursdays | 7:00 - 9:00 PM SEP 5 NOV 7 DEC 5 FEB 6 MAR 6 MAY 7 JUNE 5 Free. About The Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom The Israeli Hug…
REGISTER Join us for a special Erev Shabbat service outside our building on West 83rd Street. Share Shabbat with family, friends—old ones and new—and community. Let’s come together for meaningful…
REGISTER This program is for those in their 20s and 30s—no membership required. Join Sholom 20s & 30s for Shabbat in the Street and after-services drinks! Once a year, Rodeph…
REGISTER For over 10 years, CRS members have been packing and delivering backpacks of food to meet the great demand of food insecurity. While many school-aged children are eligible for free breakfast and lunch during the week, these benefits don’t extend into the weekend or school breaks and many children simply do not have the…
REGISTER A series of 6 meetings for women new to New York, offering support and guidance as they navigate personal and professional adjustments to the city. SEP 6, 13, 20, 27 OCT 25 NOV 1 $300 for entire series About The Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom The Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom was…
REGISTER A group for moms with infants (0-1 year old) to build community and address infant development challenges, led by a social worker and various child development specialists. SEP 6, 13, 20, 27 NOV 1 NOV 8 9:30-11:30 AM $40 per session. Stand alone registration. About The Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom The Israeli…
REGISTER Music lessons in Hebrew for children ages 2 to 5, each accompanied by an adult, to strengthen and practice Hebrew through songs and play. Fridays | 3:00 - 3:45 PM SEP 6, 13, 20, 27 OCT 25 NOV 1, 8, 15, 22 DEC 6, 20 JAN 10, 17, 24, 31 FEB 14, 21, 28…
REGISTER FOR ZOOM “Turn it and turn it, for everything is in it.” (Pirkei Avot 5:26) In its many years of existence, our Torah study group has found this teaching to…
Our Chapel Service is a highly participatory (in-person and online) and energetic service, offering Jewish prayer and study in a welcoming environment. Our rabbis lead a lively discussion of the…
A warm and engaging study session led by our clergy, we dig deep into the week’s Torah portion with participation by our congregants. Through our study of the sacred text,…
Every Sunday, rain or shine, Run for Their Lives — founded by The Hostages and Missing Families Forum NY — holds a run/walk in Central Park. Participants hold posters of the kidnapped hostages and then run 3 miles or walk 1.5 miles on the bridle path near the reservoir, often joined by family members or…
REGISTER If you’ve always wanted to play, now is the time! An introduction to American-style Mah Jongg for the brand-new player or those looking for a refresher. Classes meet for three consecutive days and the participants are invited to join our bi-weekly Mah Jongg game on the fourth day. Participants are asked to commit to…
REGISTER About our Games We offer open play on Mondays from 12:00 to 3:00 PM. Beginners and experienced players are welcome – however, this is not a class; everyone should be able to play on their own. (and we’ll gladly help if you have questions!) Games are free for members and $10 for non-members. How…
REGISTER This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. First established in 1974 with donations from over two dozen close friends and supporters of American artist Chaim Gross (1902-91), the Renee & Chaim Gross Foundation is located in the couple's historic Greenwich Village townhouse and the artist's studio space…
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER Please join SAJ and Congregation Rodeph Sholom to volunteer for ongoing Pro Se Legal Immigration Clinics to be held at SAJ and CRS. We will assist qualified new arrivals apply for Employment Authorization and Temporary Protected Status. Volunteer opportunities range from greeting, childcare, photocopying, and light food setup to helping applicants…
REGISTER FOR ZOOM LINK Amidst challenging times, finding support and strength in community is invaluable. If you have been affected by the crisis in Israel, we invite you to join a community of healing.
REGISTER FOR ZOOM Alert: new CRS teen travel opportunity! Join us to learn about our first-ever 12th Grade trip to Spain, taking place Memorial Day weekend, 2025. We'll cover our pre-trip learning and bonding sessions, our itinerary in Madrid and Toledo, and the ways we'll celebrate our graduates when we return from Europe. All high…
REGISTER For those interested in learning more about the foundations of Judaism and Jewish life or considering conversion to Judaism. For those seeking an orientation to Judaism and Jewish life, this course is a good beginning. Over the course of two semesters, we will explore holidays, lifecycles, theology, sacred texts, history, and personal practices. The…
REGISTER We will explore ways we can wrestle with the past to create a stronger foundation for the future. This will be an interactive session designed to provide you with tools and techniques to create a blueprint for the new year.
September 12, 19, and 26 2:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m. PT As the anniversary of the terrible events of October 7th approaches, join us for a 3-part lecture series in which we reflect on these events in their historical context, as well as looking forward to options for the day after. Rabbi Lea Muhlstein, immediate…
REGISTER This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. CRS welcomes you back into the swing of a new year with our very own nationally syndicated cartoonist and two-time Pulitzer Prize Finalist Ken Fisher, a.k.a. Ruben Bolling, and bestselling author, immersive journalist, and human guinea pig A.J. Jacobs. In conversation…
REGISTER Two Bam! Four Dot! Six Crack! We are all loving Mah Jongg at Rodeph Sholom! About Our Games • Open play hosted by CRS congregants is offered bi-weekly. Beginners and experienced players are welcome – however, this is not a class; everyone should be able to play on their own (and we’ll gladly help…
REGISTER A series of meetings for kids ages of 3.5-16, designed to help advance their social skills. SEP 5, 12, 19, 26 OCT 10, 31 NOV 7, 14 Early childhood: 3:30-4:15 PM Middle childhood: 4:30-5:15 PM $400 for the series. About The Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom The Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom…
REGISTER An afternoon support group for families (parents and children) battling childhood cancer, with activities for kids and support programs for parents. Thursdays | 4:00 - 6:00 PM SEP 5, 12, 19, 26 OCT 10, 13 NOV 7, 14, 21 DEC 5, 12, 19 JAN 9, 16, 23, 30 FEB 6, 13, 20, 27 MAR…
REGISTER Story time in Hebrew for children ages 0-4, each accompanied by an adult. Enjoy stories, games, and creative activities to practice and strengthen Hebrew. Thursdays | 4:15 - 5:00 PM SEP 5, 12, 19, 26 OCT 10, 31 NOV 7, 14, 21 DEC 5, 12,19 JAN 9, 16, 23, 30 FEB 6, 13, 20,…
REGISTER A support group for Israelis affected by the current situation in Israel and in NY, led by a licensed clinical psychologist. Thursdays | 6:00 - 7:00 PM SEP 5 SEP 12 SEP 26 OCT 10 OCT 31 NOV 7 NOV 14 About The Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom The Israeli Hug…
REGISTER FOR AGES 0 TO 4 FOR AGES 0 TO 4 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM We've got all the ingredients for a fun-filled evening, including age-appropriate crafts, stories and…
REGISTER The NYC Shabbat Collective—THE Friday night experience for 20s and 30s Join us for an epic Shabbat celebration with uplifting music, delicious food and drinks, and a vibrant community of…
REGISTER For over 10 years, CRS members have been packing and delivering backpacks of food to meet the great demand of food insecurity. While many school-aged children are eligible for free breakfast and lunch during the week, these benefits don’t extend into the weekend or school breaks and many children simply do not have the…
REGISTER A series of 6 meetings for women new to New York, offering support and guidance as they navigate personal and professional adjustments to the city. SEP 6, 13, 20, 27 OCT 25 NOV 1 $300 for entire series About The Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom The Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom was…
REGISTER A group for moms with infants (0-1 year old) to build community and address infant development challenges, led by a social worker and various child development specialists. SEP 6, 13, 20, 27 NOV 1 NOV 8 9:30-11:30 AM $40 per session. Stand alone registration. About The Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom The Israeli…
REGISTER For children ages 6 - 12 months and their grown-ups. Learning Together Aleph: Section 1 Fridays 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM SEP 13 - NOV 15 (Skipping OCT 4 & 11) Creative and experiential programming introduce your child to Jewish traditions, Shabbat, and holidays in ways that can be translated for your home with visits…
REGISTER Music lessons in Hebrew for children ages 2 to 5, each accompanied by an adult, to strengthen and practice Hebrew through songs and play. Fridays | 3:00 - 3:45 PM SEP 6, 13, 20, 27 OCT 25 NOV 1, 8, 15, 22 DEC 6, 20 JAN 10, 17, 24, 31 FEB 14, 21, 28…
Share Shabbat with family, friends—old ones and new—and community. Join us for meaningful Shabbat worship, study and hospitality. Each Friday evening the Rodeph Sholom community joins together to welcome Shabbat…
This Event is at Capacity. Please email crs@crsnyc.org to join wait list This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. Join a rejuvenating yoga practice in celebration of the Hebrew month of Elul*. This class is dedicated to reflection on the past year, grounding ourselves in the present, and preparing for…
REGISTER This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. On Rosh Hashanah, the sound of the shofar calls our community together, ringing in a New Year for all. For anyone wanting to be one of the few who know how to blow the shofar (and give their lungs the ultimate workout…
REGISTER FOR ZOOM “Turn it and turn it, for everything is in it.” (Pirkei Avot 5:26) In its many years of existence, our Torah study group has found this teaching to be true. Each week brings a conversation about history, culture, theology, and more. New participants are always welcome! THIS SESSION IS ZOOM ONLY Connect with…
Our Chapel Service is a highly participatory (in-person and online) and energetic service, offering Jewish prayer and study in a welcoming environment. Our rabbis lead a lively discussion of the weekly Torah portion, and members of the congregation often chant Torah and Haftarah portions. Everyone is welcome—no membership is necessary. Watch on our website Watch…
A warm and engaging study session led by our clergy, we dig deep into the week’s Torah portion with participation by our congregants. Through our study of the sacred text, together we explore how the Torah’s wisdom influences our daily lives. The Torah Study session begins after a brief break following the conclusion of our…
REGISTER A sing along session offering a fun and engaging experience singing in Hebrew. Saturdays | 7:00 - 9:00 PM SEP 14 NOV 9 DEC 7 JAN 11 FEB 8 MAR 29 MAY 3 JUNE 7 $25 per person (per session). About The Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom The Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph…
Every Sunday, rain or shine, Run for Their Lives — founded by The Hostages and Missing Families Forum NY — holds a run/walk in Central Park. Participants hold posters of the kidnapped hostages and then run 3 miles or walk 1.5 miles on the bridle path near the reservoir, often joined by family members or…
REGISTER In life’s challenges, the practice of hatha yoga (aligning body and breath) can calm the mind and open a door to a deeper sense of soul-consciousness. Similar to Jewish tradition, yoga welcomes the notion that we embody the soul. Experience basic hatha yoga techniques like tapping into one’s breath, enhanced body awareness, and plugging…
REGISTER About our Games We offer open play on Mondays from 12:00 to 3:00 PM. Beginners and experienced players are welcome – however, this is not a class; everyone should be able to play on their own. (and we’ll gladly help if you have questions!) Games are free for members and $10 for non-members. How…
REGISTER FOR ZOOM In partnership with Plaza Jewish Community Chapel, come and learn about the sacred end-of-life practice, Chevra Kaddisha, and find ways you can get involved.
Start your morning with coffee with your CRS clergy and staff outside our 83rd Street building.
REGISTER During this 2-session workshop, we will discuss how to identify a microaggression, as well as learn about common microaggressions that occur within the Jewish community and strategies to disrupt them when they are caused by others and (inevitably) by ourselves.
REGISTER This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. Cellino v. Barnes is a darkly comedic play following the tumultuous partnership between lawyers Ross Cellino and Steve Barnes, documenting their rise and fall as the top injury attorneys in the country. Through the 90's, 2000's, and 2010's, we witness our pals…
REGISTER FOR ZOOM LINK Amidst challenging times, finding support and strength in community is invaluable. If you have been affected by the crisis in Israel, we invite you to join a community of healing.
REGISTER For those interested in learning more about the foundations of Judaism and Jewish life or considering conversion to Judaism. For those seeking an orientation to Judaism and Jewish life, this course is a good beginning. Over the course of two semesters, we will explore holidays, lifecycles, theology, sacred texts, history, and personal practices. The…
September 12, 19, and 26 2:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m. PT As the anniversary of the terrible events of October 7th approaches, join us for a 3-part lecture series in which we reflect on these events in their historical context, as well as looking forward to options for the day after. Rabbi Lea Muhlstein, immediate…
REGISTER Politicians constantly mention the border in their speeches and interviews and most paint a picture of impending danger. But, what is really happening at the border? Sarah Towles spent time on both sides of the border and celebrates the ordinary people who became involved as volunteers to ease the plight of migrants stuck there.…
REGISTER For children ages 22 - 30 months and their grown-ups. Learning Together Dalet - Section 2: 22 to 30 Months Thursdays 9:00 - 10:15 AM SEP 19 - JAN 30 (skipping Oct 3, 17, & 24, Nov 28, Dec 26, & Jan 2) Creative and experiential programming introduce your child to Jewish traditions, Shabbat, and holidays…
REGISTER Two Bam! Four Dot! Six Crack! We are all loving Mah Jongg at Rodeph Sholom! About Our Games • Open play hosted by CRS congregants is offered bi-weekly. Beginners and experienced players are welcome – however, this is not a class; everyone should be able to play on their own (and we’ll gladly help…
September 19 and 26 12:30 p.m. ET/ 9:30 a.m. PT This two-part series will explore the history and background of Zionism as an idea and reflect on how we as North American Reform Jews can think about Zionism in different ways as we explore life in a post-October 7th world. Part I – How We…
REGISTER A series of meetings for kids ages of 3.5-16, designed to help advance their social skills. SEP 5, 12, 19, 26 OCT 10, 31 NOV 7, 14 Early childhood: 3:30-4:15 PM Middle childhood: 4:30-5:15 PM $400 for the series. About The Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom The Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom…
REGISTER An afternoon support group for families (parents and children) battling childhood cancer, with activities for kids and support programs for parents. Thursdays | 4:00 - 6:00 PM SEP 5, 12, 19, 26 OCT 10, 13 NOV 7, 14, 21 DEC 5, 12, 19 JAN 9, 16, 23, 30 FEB 6, 13, 20, 27 MAR…
REGISTER Story time in Hebrew for children ages 0-4, each accompanied by an adult. Enjoy stories, games, and creative activities to practice and strengthen Hebrew. Thursdays | 4:15 - 5:00 PM SEP 5, 12, 19, 26 OCT 10, 31 NOV 7, 14, 21 DEC 5, 12,19 JAN 9, 16, 23, 30 FEB 6, 13, 20,…
REGISTER A support group for Israelis affected by the current situation in Israel and in NY, led by a licensed clinical psychologist. Thursdays | 6:00 - 7:00 PM SEP 5 SEP 12 SEP 26 OCT 10 OCT 31 NOV 7 NOV 14 About The Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom The Israeli Hug…
REGISTER Two Bam! Four Dot! Six Crack! We are all loving Mah Jongg at Rodeph Sholom! About Our Games • Open play hosted by CRS congregants is offered monthly. Beginners and experienced players are welcome – however, this is not a class; everyone should be able to play on their own (and we’ll gladly help…
REGISTER Lectures with various child specialists on topics beneficial for parents in New York. Meetings will take place on the 3rd Thursday of the month. 7:00 - 9:00 PM 1) 09.19 – Dr. Vered Bar- NY-Israel cultural gap guidance for parents 2) 09.26– Moran Goldferb- High school and college counseling 3) 11.21 – Yael Omer- ADHD…
REGISTER This class is offered with an online option. Please register here to join via Zoom. Rabbi Jacqueline K. Ellenson has been leading an insightful and contemplative journey through the Book of Psalms for over seven years. This treasure of biblical literature contains expressions of all human experience, searching for God’s presence, struggling with God’s…
Join us for a special Oneg after Erev Shabbat services as we launch this year's Minyan Small Groups. Hear from group leaders about what makes their group special and why you should join! Minyan Small Groups is a benefit of membership; while all are welcome at the Oneg, participation in a group is limited to…
REGISTER For over 10 years, CRS members have been packing and delivering backpacks of food to meet the great demand of food insecurity. While many school-aged children are eligible for free breakfast and lunch during the week, these benefits don’t extend into the weekend or school breaks and many children simply do not have the…
SOLD OUT Please email Lisa Schiff at lschiff@crsnyc.org to be placed on a waitlist for this section. For children ages 16 - 24 months and their grown-ups. Learning Together Gimmel - Section 1: 16 to 24 Months Tuesdays and Fridays (Dual class option) 9:00 - 10:00 AM SEP 20 - JAN 21 (skipping Oct 4 & 11, Nov 29,…
REGISTER A series of 6 meetings for women new to New York, offering support and guidance as they navigate personal and professional adjustments to the city. SEP 6, 13, 20, 27 OCT 25 NOV 1 $300 for entire series About The Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom The Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom was…
REGISTER For children ages 16 - 24 months and their grown-ups. Learning Together Gimmel - Section 2: 16 to 24 Months Fridays 9:30 - 10:30 AM SEP 20 - JAN 24 (skipping Oct 4 & 11, Nov 29, Dec 27, & Jan 3) Creative and experiential programming introduce your child to Jewish traditions, Shabbat, and holidays in…
REGISTER A group for moms with infants (0-1 year old) to build community and address infant development challenges, led by a social worker and various child development specialists. SEP 6, 13, 20, 27 NOV 1 NOV 8 9:30-11:30 AM $40 per session. Stand alone registration. About The Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom The Israeli…
REGISTER For children ages 6 - 12 months and their grown-ups. Learning Together Aleph: Section 1 Fridays 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM SEP 13 - NOV 15 (Skipping OCT 4 & 11) Creative and experiential programming introduce your child to Jewish traditions, Shabbat, and holidays in ways that can be translated for your home with visits…
SOLD OUT Please email Lisa Schiff at lschiff@crsnyc.org to be placed on a waitlist for this section. For children ages 12 - 22 months and their grown-ups. Learning Together Bet - Section 1: 12 to 22 Months Fridays 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM SEP 20 - JAN 24 (skipping Oct 4 & 11, Nov 29, Dec 27, & Jan…
REGISTER Music lessons in Hebrew for children ages 2 to 5, each accompanied by an adult, to strengthen and practice Hebrew through songs and play. Fridays | 3:00 - 3:45 PM SEP 6, 13, 20, 27 OCT 25 NOV 1, 8, 15, 22 DEC 6, 20 JAN 10, 17, 24, 31 FEB 14, 21, 28…
Share Shabbat with family, friends—old ones and new—and community. Join us for meaningful Shabbat worship, study and hospitality. Each Friday evening the Rodeph Sholom community joins together to welcome Shabbat in a joyful service of prayer, music, and moments of quiet contemplation. Our Erev Shabbat service is a perfect way to end the week and…
REGISTER Welcome back to Singin’ Swingin’ Shabbat, Sholom Sprouts’ weekly celebration for children ages 0-4, their siblings, and their grown-ups. As always, we’ll welcome Shabbat with songs, stories, and activities, plus playtime on the rooftop terrace and 6th floor indoor play space. This week, to kick off the new year, we’ll have an enhanced bagel…
REGISTER New transitions are easier with community! Join other new and expectant parents for brunch and light conversation at Congregation Rodeph Sholom. Children are welcome, with playtime and crafts available. Led by Rabbi Arielle Stein and Lisa Schiff. Sept 21 – Holidays and Rituals with a Growing Family: How to Incorporate Jewish Tradition into Your Family’s Rhythms Jan 25…
REGISTER FOR ZOOM “Turn it and turn it, for everything is in it.” (Pirkei Avot 5:26) In its many years of existence, our Torah study group has found this teaching to be true. Each week brings a conversation about history, culture, theology, and more. New participants are always welcome! COME IN PERSON OR JOIN US VIA…
Our Chapel Service is a highly participatory (in-person and online) and energetic service, offering Jewish prayer and study in a welcoming environment. Our rabbis lead a lively discussion of the weekly Torah portion, and members of the congregation often chant Torah and Haftarah portions. Everyone is welcome—no membership is necessary. Watch on our website Watch…
A warm and engaging study session led by our clergy, we dig deep into the week’s Torah portion with participation by our congregants. Through our study of the sacred text, together we explore how the Torah’s wisdom influences our daily lives. The Torah Study session begins after a brief break following the conclusion of our…
REGISTER This event takes place at Turtle Pond in Central Park As we prepare to relinquish the burdens of 5784, let’s fulfill the mitzvah of Bal Tashchit, the prohibition against needless waste and destruction. When we perform Tashlich, we cast our sins and our pain into the water. Reverse Tashlich invites us to remove "sins"…
BUY TICKETS Tickets are free for CRS members. Please refer to your weekly CRS News emails for the code or email crs@crsnyc.org. Hosted in conjunction with Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, this documentary film screening will be followed by a Q&A with members of the film's creative team. A minute-by-minute retelling of the Supernova Music Festival…
Every Sunday, rain or shine, Run for Their Lives — founded by The Hostages and Missing Families Forum NY — holds a run/walk in Central Park. Participants hold posters of the kidnapped hostages and then run 3 miles or walk 1.5 miles on the bridle path near the reservoir, often joined by family members or…
REGISTER FOR ZOOM Job Director (and former CRS employee), Michael Herwitz, joins Rodeph Sholom for a night of discussion and reflection about his debut Broadway play. We’ll hear from Michael about his journey and wrestle together with key questions that the play leaves unresolved. Michael is eager to hear from you and asks us: “What…
REGISTER About our Games We offer open play on Mondays from 12:00 to 3:00 PM. Beginners and experienced players are welcome – however, this is not a class; everyone should be able to play on their own. (and we’ll gladly help if you have questions!) Games are free for members and $10 for non-members. How…
REGISTER FOR ZOOM Join this lively 1-hour Zoom class led by Dr. Annabelle Moore Seife, Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Couples Therapy Program at Therapists of New York, and Rabbi Ben Spratt, Senior Rabbi of Congregation Rodeph Sholom, as they share their guidance, host a discussion, and answer questions for couples entering the next…
SOLD OUT Please email Lisa Schiff at lschiff@crsnyc.org to be placed on a waitlist for this section. For children ages 16 - 24 months and their grown-ups. Learning Together Gimmel - Section 1: 16 to 24 Months Tuesdays and Fridays (Dual class option) 9:00 - 10:00 AM SEP 20 - JAN 21 (skipping Oct 4 & 11, Nov 29,…
REGISTER This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. In this 90-minute trolley tour we’ll learn about the many Jewish families and individuals who chose Woodlawn as their final resting place, among them Arde Bulova, owner of the Bulova Watch Corporation, John D. Hertz, Founder of Hertz Auto Rentals, newspaper publisher…
REGISTER This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. In partnership with the CRS Caring Council, this program hosted by The Jewish Board is for CRS members who are grieving the loss of a loved one this High Holy Day Season. Facilitated by our CRS Social Worker, Dalia Horowitz, you will:…
REGISTER During this 2-session workshop, we will discuss how to identify a microaggression, as well as learn about common microaggressions that occur within the Jewish community and strategies to disrupt them when they are caused by others and (inevitably) by ourselves.
REGISTER FOR ZOOM LINK Amidst challenging times, finding support and strength in community is invaluable. If you have been affected by the crisis in Israel, we invite you to join a community of healing.
REGISTER For those interested in learning more about the foundations of Judaism and Jewish life or considering conversion to Judaism. For those seeking an orientation to Judaism and Jewish life, this course is a good beginning. Over the course of two semesters, we will explore holidays, lifecycles, theology, sacred texts, history, and personal practices. The…
REGISTER Across the political and religious spectrum, American Jews have felt deeply unsettled by events in Israel and America. Like all Americans, we are affected by the all-time high levels of polarization pervading this contentious presidential election. Simultaneously, since the Hamas attack on October 7 and throughout the ensuing months of war, we have been…
September 12, 19, and 26 2:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m. PT As the anniversary of the terrible events of October 7th approaches, join us for a 3-part lecture series in which we reflect on these events in their historical context, as well as looking forward to options for the day after. Rabbi Lea Muhlstein, immediate…
REGISTER For children ages 22 - 30 months and their grown-ups. Learning Together Dalet - Section 2: 22 to 30 Months Thursdays 9:00 - 10:15 AM SEP 19 - JAN 30 (skipping Oct 3, 17, & 24, Nov 28, Dec 26, & Jan 2) Creative and experiential programming introduce your child to Jewish traditions, Shabbat, and holidays…
REGISTER Two Bam! Four Dot! Six Crack! We are all loving Mah Jongg at Rodeph Sholom! About Our Games • Open play hosted by CRS congregants is offered bi-weekly. Beginners and experienced players are welcome – however, this is not a class; everyone should be able to play on their own (and we’ll gladly help…
September 19 and 26 12:30 p.m. ET/ 9:30 a.m. PT This two-part series will explore the history and background of Zionism as an idea and reflect on how we as North American Reform Jews can think about Zionism in different ways as we explore life in a post-October 7th world. Part I – How We…
REGISTER A series of meetings for kids ages of 3.5-16, designed to help advance their social skills. SEP 5, 12, 19, 26 OCT 10, 31 NOV 7, 14 Early childhood: 3:30-4:15 PM Middle childhood: 4:30-5:15 PM $400 for the series. About The Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom The Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom…
REGISTER An afternoon support group for families (parents and children) battling childhood cancer, with activities for kids and support programs for parents. Thursdays | 4:00 - 6:00 PM SEP 5, 12, 19, 26 OCT 10, 13 NOV 7, 14, 21 DEC 5, 12, 19 JAN 9, 16, 23, 30 FEB 6, 13, 20, 27 MAR…
REGISTER Story time in Hebrew for children ages 0-4, each accompanied by an adult. Enjoy stories, games, and creative activities to practice and strengthen Hebrew. Thursdays | 4:15 - 5:00 PM SEP 5, 12, 19, 26 OCT 10, 31 NOV 7, 14, 21 DEC 5, 12,19 JAN 9, 16, 23, 30 FEB 6, 13, 20,…
REGISTER A support group for Israelis affected by the current situation in Israel and in NY, led by a licensed clinical psychologist. Thursdays | 6:00 - 7:00 PM SEP 5 SEP 12 SEP 26 OCT 10 OCT 31 NOV 7 NOV 14 About The Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom The Israeli Hug…
REGISTER Lectures with various child specialists on topics beneficial for parents in New York. Meetings will take place on the 3rd Thursday of the month. 7:00 - 9:00 PM 1) 09.19 – Dr. Vered Bar- NY-Israel cultural gap guidance for parents 2) 09.26– Moran Goldferb- High school and college counseling 3) 11.21 – Yael Omer- ADHD…
REGISTER For over 10 years, CRS members have been packing and delivering backpacks of food to meet the great demand of food insecurity. While many school-aged children are eligible for free breakfast and lunch during the week, these benefits don’t extend into the weekend or school breaks and many children simply do not have the…
SOLD OUT Please email Lisa Schiff at lschiff@crsnyc.org to be placed on a waitlist for this section. For children ages 16 - 24 months and their grown-ups. Learning Together Gimmel - Section 1: 16 to 24 Months Tuesdays and Fridays (Dual class option) 9:00 - 10:00 AM SEP 20 - JAN 21 (skipping Oct 4 & 11, Nov 29,…
REGISTER A series of 6 meetings for women new to New York, offering support and guidance as they navigate personal and professional adjustments to the city. SEP 6, 13, 20, 27 OCT 25 NOV 1 $300 for entire series About The Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom The Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom was…