• Mah Jongg Class

    Mah Jongg Class
    Congregation Rodeph Sholom 7 West 83rd Street, New York, New York

    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...

  • Midday Minyan

    Midday Minyan
    ONLINE

    REGISTER FOR ZOOM Join us in virtual community for a lay-led service offering comfort and connection for all. This service will offer a daily time to grieve a loss, honor a Yahrzeit, and recite the Mourners Kaddish in community.

  • Children’s Choir

    Children’s Choir
    Congregation Rodeph Sholom 7 West 83rd Street, New York, New York

    REGISTER This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. Music. Fun. Community. The CRS Children’s Choir has been a fixture in our congregation for generations. Children’s Choir offers our students from 2nd-6th grade a weekly opportunity to connect with one another...

  • Sholom Singers

    Sholom Singers
    Congregation Rodeph Sholom 7 West 83rd Street, New York, New York

    REGISTER This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. Celebrate your Jewish musical heritage by singing with fellow congregants for special musical services and concerts throughout the year! This year, Sholom Singers will rehearse most Wednesday evenings from 6:45...

  • Hebrew 101 – Intro to Reading Hebrew (Winter 2025)

    REGISTER WEDNESDAYS, 7:00-8:00 PM / ONLINE VIA ZOOM JAN 8, 15, 22, 29 / FEB 5, 12, 26 / MAR 5 Learn how to read Hebrew in this 8-week introductory course. We will start at the very beginning, learning the letters and vowels and the...

  • Spotlight Israel Series for Teens and Parents

    REGISTER This is a members-only series for teens in grades 8 to 12, and their parents.  Learn more about membership at CRS here. There's so much news about Israel! What do I read? Who do I listen to? What is even true? The CRS clergy...

  • Healing Through Art After October 7: Susan Lerner’s The Torn Project

    REGISTER Join collage artist Susan Lerner for a meaningful evening exploring her powerful exhibition, *The Torn Project,* which reflects on healing and resilience in the aftermath of October 7th. Facilitated by Rabbi Arielle Stein, the program includes an artist talk where Lerner will share her...

  • Daytime Mah Jongg

    Mah Jongg
    Congregation Rodeph Sholom 7 West 83rd Street, New York, New York

    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...

  • Evening Mah Jongg

    Evening Mah Jongg
    Congregation Rodeph Sholom 7 West 83rd Street, New York, New York

    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...

  • CRS Book Club: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store: A Novel by James McBride

    REGISTER FOR ZOOM The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store: A Novel by James McBride In 1972, when workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, were digging the foundations for a new housing development, the last thing they expected to uncover was a human skeleton. Who the skeleton was...

  • Personal and Spiritual Pathways Through the Psalms

    Personal and Spiritual Pathways Through the Psalms
    Congregation Rodeph Sholom 7 West 83rd Street, New York, New York

    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...

  • Erev Shabbat Service

    Erev Shabbat Service
    Congregation Rodeph Sholom 7 West 83rd Street, New York, New York

    Join us for Erev Shabbat at Congregation Rodeph Sholom! Our Friday night services include music, prayer, and meaningful reflection. Whether you are seeking community, spirituality, or a moment of peace, there’s a place for you here. After services, enjoy a nosh and schmooze with fellow...

  • Sholom Yoga

    REGISTER FOR SHOLOM YOGA In both Jewish tradition and the practice of yoga, there’s a shared emphasis on regarding the body as a sacred vessel that holds the essence of our spirituality. Yoga balances and enhances our flexibility and strength and also facilitates introspection and...

  • Singin’ Swingin’ Shabbat

    Singin’ Swingin’ Shabbat
    Congregation Rodeph Sholom 7 West 83rd Street, New York, New York

    REGISTER Experience the joy of Shabbat with Sholom Sprouts every week! Join us on our new terrace and rooftop playground! Begin your Saturday morning with a 25-minute sing-along filled with dancing, jumping and storytelling. Bring your appetite for bagels, kid-friendly nosh, and, of course, challah! You...

  • Shabbat Torah Study with the Clergy

    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...

  • The Future of Judaism in America: Navigating the New Realities of Jewish Identity

    REGISTER How is the shift from inherited to chosen religious identity reshaping American Judaism? Join us for a Shabbat Lunch and Learn as we delve into how this transformation influences denominational dynamics, interfaith relationships, public engagement, and the adaptability of Jewish communities. Leading the discussions...

  • CRS Youth Group Buckle Up! It’s Time Travel

    REGISTER Join us for our Bowling Ball! We highly encourage you to wear formal clothes to make this bowling experience a ball. As part of this event, we will also be collecting donations for Operation Prom National Network. We are accepting donations of all kinds...

  • Sholom Sprouts Mitzvah Havdalah

    REGISTER Step in from the cold and enjoy Havdalah, pizza, and playtime in our indoor playspace! Families can participate in a mini mitzvah fair with hands-on projects to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy. Let’s come together to engage little hands in giving back!

  • BBYO Teen Outing Kick-Off Slumber Party

    REGISTER Put on your best pajamas and join us for an old-school sleepover complete with spa experiences, ghost stories, video games, junk food, and so much more! Dinner will be provided.

  • Hebrew 201 – Intro to Reading Hebrew (Winter 2025)

    REGISTER MONDAYS, 8:30 - 9:30 AM / ONLINE VIA ZOOM JAN 6, 13, 27 / FEB 3, 10, 24 / MAR 3, 10 In our continuation class, we will focus on both solidification of reading skills as well as using these reading skills to learn...

  • Canasta at CRS

    Canasta at CRS
    Congregation Rodeph Sholom 7 West 83rd Street, New York, New York

    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!)....

  • CRS Teens Clue

    REGISTER Put on your detective hat and join us for an immersive murder mystery dinner. Get in character and solve the case before time runs out. Enjoy a nosh while you're here! 

  • Hebrew 101 – Intro to Reading Hebrew (Winter 2025)

    REGISTER WEDNESDAYS, 7:00-8:00 PM / ONLINE VIA ZOOM JAN 8, 15, 22, 29 / FEB 5, 12, 26 / MAR 5 Learn how to read Hebrew in this 8-week introductory course. We will start at the very beginning, learning the letters and vowels and the...

  • Screams Before Silence: October 7 Film Screening and Talkback

    REGISTER Join us for a screening of Screams Before Silence, a 60-minute documentary led by Sheryl Sandberg, former COO of Meta and founder of LeanIn.org. The film reveals never-before-heard accounts from released hostages, survivors, and first responders about the October 7 attacks on Israeli towns...

  • Sholom 20s&30s Food for Thought: Israel Edition

    REGISTER This program is for those in their 20s and 30s—no membership required. Curious about Israel and its place in Jewish history, culture, and your own identity? Let’s talk about it! Sholom 20s&30s Food for Thought: Israel Edition is your chance to dive into big...

  • Volunteer with Backpack Buddies

    Volunteer with Backpack Buddies
    Congregation Rodeph Sholom 7 West 83rd Street, New York, New York

    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...

  • Martin Luther King Jr Commemoration Service

    Join us for a Shabbat service infused with teachings from the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and music representing his remarkable life. We will lift up the profound influences MLK had on the world around him and focus on this lasting legacy of equality...

  • Sholom 20s&30s Shabbat on Tap | January 2025

    REGISTER This program is for those in their 20s and 30s—no membership required. Shabbat is what's on tap! Join us on Friday, January 17, for a Shabbat experience at the bar. We'll gather for drinks and noshes, a short service, and a chance to end...

  • Shabbat Torah Study with the Clergy

    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...

  • Deepen Your Learning with Pardes and Rabbi Spratt – Online

    REGISTER Join Rabbi Spratt and an inspiring lineup of educators at the online Pardes Winter Learning Seminar on January 19-21, 2025. This virtual program brings together learners from around the globe to explore Jewish texts and traditions in an open, pluralistic environment. The seminar’s theme, Leadership...

  • Mitzvah Morning on Martin Luther King, Jr Day

    REGISTER Every year on MLK Day, we gather to put our hands to work! Join us to honor MLK's legacy of service and to be part of repairing the world. This year, we’ll be making blankets with Project Linus! With chapters in all 50 states,...

  • Death & Spirituality – Embracing Life by Facing Death

    IN-PERSON REGISTRATION ONLINE REGISTRATION This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here Each session will be offered at two times: 12:00–1:00 PM (Via Zoom) 7:15–8:15 PM (In Person) Session 1: Preparing for Death Tuesday, January 21 Led by Cantor...

  • ASL Choir

    ASL Choir
    Congregation Rodeph Sholom 7 West 83rd Street, New York, New York

    REGISTER This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. The ASL (American Sign Language) Choir joins hands and voices together in song. You do not need to know ASL to join. We offer a “song-in-sign” at select Shabbat services and events...

  • Hebrew 101 – Intro to Reading Hebrew (Winter 2025)

    REGISTER WEDNESDAYS, 7:00-8:00 PM / ONLINE VIA ZOOM JAN 8, 15, 22, 29 / FEB 5, 12, 26 / MAR 5 Learn how to read Hebrew in this 8-week introductory course. We will start at the very beginning, learning the letters and vowels and the...

  • Discovering Judaism: An Introduction to Judaism

    Discovering Judaism: An Introduction to Judaism
    Congregation Rodeph Sholom 7 West 83rd Street, New York, New York

    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...

  • Navigating the College Choice

    REGISTER This program will help equip families with tools to confidently evaluate college environments amidst rising anti-Semitism on campuses. A panel of Jewish professionals, parents, and students will provide invaluable insights into creating a safe and meaningful college experience.