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.
LEARN MORE + REGISTER Experience the Magic of Eisner and Crane Lake Camps for yourself! Join us at Camp to see the magic in action! Tour one or both camps. July: 2nd, 5th, 9th, 12th, 16th, 19th, 22nd, and 30th August: 2nd, 6th, 9th, and...
REGISTER Join us for Canasta every Monday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. We provide snacks, all game materials, and support for any questions you may have. All experience levels are welcome, but participants should have a solid understanding of the game and be able to play independently....
REGISTER Two Bam! Four Dot! Six Crack! We are all loving Mah Jongg at Rodeph Sholom! About Our Games Join us for weekly daytime Mah Jongg open play, hosted by CRS congregants. Enjoy a welcoming environment complete with drinks and snacks and all necessary game materials. Players of...
REGISTER A series of meetings for kids ages of 3 ½ to 16, designed to help advance their social skills. סדנת מיומנויות חברתיות לילדים קבוצה לילדים ישראלים דוברי עברית בגילאי 4 עד 16 אשר זקוקים לתגבור במגוון מיומנויות רגשיות וחברתיות וכן בגישור על פערים תרבותיים....
REGISTER This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. Our celebrations of America’s 250th continue with a visit to the Henry Street Settlement, founded as the Nurses’ Settlement in 1893 by progressive reformer and nurse Lillian Wald. “The House on...
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...
After services, we’ll take Shabbat outside to the rooftop terrace for a community Oneg. Join us for a relaxed summer evening together overlooking the Upper West Side.
REGISTER “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...
Join our clergy team for ReSoul—a weekly Shabbat morning gathering designed to rejuvenate and reconnect. Building on three decades of the Congregation Rodeph Sholom Chapel Service experience, ReSoul combines music, contemplation, and Jewish wisdom to inspire reflection and create community. Our tradition teaches vayinafash—to “re-soul”...
Join our clergy and fellow congregants for a dynamic exploration of the week’s Torah portion. This study session delves into the layers of meaning within the sacred text, uncovering insights that resonate in our modern lives. The session begins shortly after the ReSoul service, offering...
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Elevate your practice—literally and spiritually—at Summer Rooftop Yoga. Rooted in the shared values of Jewish tradition and yoga, this class embraces the body as a sacred vessel for spiritual growth and reflection. Led by Sharon Epstein, co-founder of Lev Shalem...
Elul (AUG 12 - SEPT 11) is the Hebrew month preceding Rosh Hashanah during which we engage in self-reflection before the High Holy Days. Hear the shofar sound during Erev Shabbat services in this month of preparation. Learn more at reformjudaism.org.
REGISTER Join us for an afternoon of conversation and civic engagement as we gather to write postcards for Get Out the Vote, encouraging young Jewish voters to make their voices heard. Together, we’ll support democratic participation, connect with one another, and help inspire the next
REGISTER This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. Join CRS Outings for a performance of BIRTHRIGHT at MCC Theater. What begins as a reunion among six young friends after a Birthright trip to Israel in 2006 becomes, over the span of...
REGISTER This program is for those in their 20s and 30s—no membership required. Join Sholom 20s & 30s for a summer evening on our rooftop terrace for a social happy hour to toast the new jewish year! We'll schmooze over appetizers and drinks, plus you'll...
REGISTER Join CRS members as they address weekend food insecurity for school-aged children by packing and delivering backpacks with free meals. For over 10 years, CRS members have been packing and delivering backpacks of food to meet the great demand of food insecurity. While many...
DOWNLOAD CALENDAR REMINDER This year, you will access the High Holy Day livestream right on the MyCRS homepage rather than through the separate portal used in previous years. The viewing experience will remain the same. WED, SEP 2 • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM We...
COMPLETE INTEREST FORM 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 class is designed to be a survey...
REGISTER Hevruta Club 2026-27 חברותא: מפגשים למבוגרים בגילאי 60 פלוס קבוצה למבוגרים שרוצים קהילה מקום מפגש לישראלים החיים בעיר, הזדמנות להיכרות וכמובן לשיחה, שיתוף, התייעצות, חוויות וזמן איכות ביחד כל יום חמישי | 18:00-20:00 | מרכז חיבוק ישראלי, רודף שלום, אפר ווסט דמי השתתפות וחברות בחברותא CLUB הם $10 בחודש ומשלמים אותם בכרטיס שנתי לשנת הפעילות 2026-27 בתשלום אחד של $100. *במידת הצורך ניתן לפנות לצורך קבלת מלגה.
REGISTER September 3 | Boy from the North Country by Sam Sussman In this deeply moving debut novel, Evan returns home to care for his dying mother and uncover long-buried family secrets. As she shares the story of her turbulent past, including the mystery surrounding Evan's...
An overture to the High Holy Days, Selichot is a service that usually takes place on the Saturday night preceding Rosh Hashanah, and opens the season of penitential prayers.
REGISTER 8:00 PM – Dessert & Connection 8:30 PM – Havdalah and Candlelight Service (In-person and Livestream) Join our full clergy team for an immersive evening as we enter the High Holy Day season. Following a dessert reception, we will gather by candlelight for a...
REGISTER As we prepare to release the burdens of 5787, let’s fulfill the mitzvah of Bal Tashchit, the prohibition against needless waste and destruction. During Tashlich, we cast our sins and pain into the water. Reverse Tashlich invites us to remove the “sins” created by
REGISTER For an exclusive CRS member discount, refer to your latest CRS News or send an email to crs@crsnyc.org. Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New Year That Isn't Really a New Year September 8, 8:00-9:30 pm HBD, world!! In this first session, we will deconstruct everything you...
DOWNLOAD CALENDAR REMINDER This year, you will access the High Holy Day livestream right on the MyCRS homepage rather than through the separate portal used in previous years. The viewing experience will remain the same. WED, SEP 9 • 6:00 – 8:00 PM We will...
REGISTER Safety is our highest priority at Rodeph Sholom. To support this commitment, we invite you to attend an optional training session led by our Security Director, Joe Fahy. This session will reinforce our safety protocols and provide an overview of our practices.
Rosh HaShanah (literally, “Head of the Year”) is the Jewish New Year, a time of prayer, self-reflection, and t'shuvah. We review our actions during the past year, and we look for ways to improve ourselves, our communities, and our world in the year to come....
LEARN MORE This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. Join us as we usher in the New Year with prayer, reflection, and community. This year, our Erev Rosh Hashanah service holds special significance as we welcome the New...
REGISTER Watch the livestream as we usher in the New Year with prayer, reflection, and community. This year, our Erev Rosh Hashanah service holds special significance as we welcome the New Year together while also marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11. This service is free
REGISTER Earlybird Pricing Available Before September 4. This community service is open to anyone in their 20s and 30s looking for a welcoming and uplifting way to start the year, regardless of background or level of observance. Celebrate Rosh Hashanah 5787 with Sholom 20s&30s. Led...
REGISTER Family sing-along services for Rosh Hashanah that are short and sweet - just like our participants ages 0 to 5. Join us for singing, dancing, stories, shofar-blowing, community connections, and more. What is Rosh Hashanah? Glad you asked! Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish new year.
LEARN MORE This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. The High Holy Days are sweet at Rodeph Sholom. We look forward to welcoming 5787 with you
LEARN MORE This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. Join us on Rosh Hashanah morning for Torah study and meaningful conversation. Facilitated by our clergy, this gathering will offer a welcoming space to explore sacred texts and deepen...
REGISTER This event is for Gotham BBYO or CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. Celebrate the start of the new year in a space created for teens, led by teens. This Rosh Hashanah service offers thoughtful prayer, and community, all grounded
REGISTER This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. This program is for children in grades 2 to 6. Programming will run in conjunction with Congregational Services and will consist of fun, educational activities, games, singing, and storytelling. There will
LEARN MORE This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. The High Holy Days are sweet at Rodeph Sholom. We look forward to welcoming 5787 with you
LEARN MORE This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. The High Holy Days are sweet at Rodeph Sholom. We look forward to welcoming 5787 with you
LEARN MORE This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. The High Holy Days are sweet at Rodeph Sholom. We look forward to welcoming 5787 with you
REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON REGISTER FOR LIVESTREAM Join us at Congregation Rodeph Sholom as we usher in the new year with prayer, reflection, and community. Our Day 2 service offers a meaningful opportunity to continue the spiritual journey of Rosh Hashanah. This service is free and...
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