REGISTER Chanukah isn't until the end of December, but we're starting our celebrations early! Join Sholom 20s & 30s for Chanukah on Tap. We'll eat & drink, do Havdalah to end the week, and get into the Chanukah spirit. See you there! Open to members...
REGISTER FOR ZOOM How do our past experiences shape our ability to engage in meaningful conversations and make thoughtful decisions about the future? In this thought-provoking session, Sefi Kraut will guide us through an exploration of this question by examining a range of Biblical, historical,...
REGISTER FOR ZOOM 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 mechanics of reading. At the end of the class, students will be fully able to read in Hebrew!...
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...
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...
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...
REGISTER Please join Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and Congregation Rodeph Sholom for a special program featuring Ruth Calderon, Ph.D. on Jewish Identity with Israel at War. This event is held in honor of Rabbi David Ellenson, Ph.D., z"l, past President and Chancellor Emeritus...
REGISTER FOR ZOOM Join us as we dig into how to identify sizeism, weight stigma, and fatphobia, how to disrupt it effectively, the negative impact it has on us and the people around us, and how to begin to unlearn and question the many ways...
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...
REGISTER This mini course for parents of middle and high school students addresses challenging topics and difficult conversations that parents may come across in their schools regarding Jewish inclusion, and awareness of and response to antisemitism.
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Get ready for a soul-stirring Shabbat experience as we welcome acclaimed Jewish musician Alan Goodis to Rodeph Sholom. A native of Toronto and now a Chicago resident, Goodis has roots in the URJ camp movement and brings a unique blend of spiritual and musical creativity. Whether...
REGISTER For children ages 6 - 12 months and their grown-ups. Learning Together Aleph: Section 1 Fridays 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM NOV 22 - JAN 31 (Skipping NOV 29, DEC 27, & JAN 3) Creative and experiential programming introduce your child to Jewish traditions, Shabbat,...
REGISTER Congregation Rodeph Sholom • Rodeph Sholom School Sholom Sprouts • Sholom Adventures • Sholom Discoveries Join us for a joyful and radiant early celebration of Chanukah at our Festival of Lights! This Shabbat is all about spreading light, warmth, and happiness, even before the...
Congregation Rodeph Sholom • Rodeph Sholom School Sholom Sprouts • Sholom Adventures • Sholom Discoveries Join us for a joyful and radiant early celebration of Chanukah at our Festival of Lights! This Shabbat is all about spreading light, warmth, and happiness, even before the holiday officially...
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 Jews in their 20s and 30s from across the city. Get ready to experience Shabbat in...
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 Jews in their 20s and 30s from across the city. Get ready to experience...
REGISTER Join us for a special Chanukah-themed Singin’ Swingin’ Shabbat featuring our artist-in-residence and renowned songleader, Alan Goodis! As a national touring singer/songwriter, Alan brings his vibrant energy to young children and we are thrilled to welcome him to the Rodeph Sholom community. Get ready...
Get ready for a soul-stirring Shabbat experience as we welcome acclaimed Jewish musician Alan Goodis to Rodeph Sholom. A native of Toronto and now a Chicago resident, Goodis has roots in the URJ camp movement and brings a unique blend of spiritual and musical creativity. Whether...
Come join the Rodeph Sholom family for a warm, inviting, musical, and interactive experience! This Chanukah celebration is designed to be accessible and sensitive to a variety of needs. There will be healthy snacks available (gelt too!) and the service will be 🧏 ASL interpreted.
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...
REGISTER Join us for a Shabbat Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Avi Dabush, Executive Director of Rabbis for Human Rights, as he explores the intersection of Jewish values and social justice. Gain insights into how Jewish teachings can inspire meaningful action and contribute to a...
REGISTER End Shabbat in an intimate, joyful setting with friends, clergy, wine, and song. Havdalah Unplugged is the perfect way to say goodbye to Shabbat, recharge for the week ahead, or kick off a night out, all while surrounded by community. Our Artist-in-Residence, Alan Goodis,...
REGISTER Trivia Night returns with a new spin! Enjoy friendly competition, holiday cheer, and fantastic food (latkes and sufganiyot!) and drinks as you connect with others in our community. With exciting prizes for the top teams, this is your chance to bring your A-game and light up...
REGISTER FOR ZOOM 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 mechanics of reading. At the end of the class, students will be fully able to read in Hebrew!...
REGISTER Join the CRS Gotham BBYO crew for a night of Chanukah-themed minute-to-win-it games, including a pizza dinner and a glow-in-the-dark silent disco rave! Let's get lit!
REGISTER For children ages 6 - 12 months and their grown-ups. Learning Together Aleph: Section 1 Fridays 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM NOV 22 - JAN 31 (Skipping NOV 29, DEC 27, & JAN 3) Creative and experiential programming introduce your child to Jewish traditions, Shabbat,...
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...
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...
REGISTER Brighten an older adult's Chanukah with Light-One-Night. DOROT connects volunteers with older adults to share the holiday traditions and deliver a festive package. Each family will assemble their own Chanukah package filled with holiday goodies to give to an older adult. Don't worry, we'll send...
Chanukah brings us light when we need it most, at the darkest time of the year. An eight-day respite in which we can feel a sense of renewal as we revel in the wondrous light of our chanukiot. As each candle is progressively lit, we...
Join us for a special Chanukah Shabbat, as we come together to celebrate during the Festival of Lights! During the service, we will light the menorah as a community, filling the sanctuary with the warmth and glow of Chanukah. Share Shabbat with family, friends—old ones...
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...
During our Erev Shabbat service on January 3rd congregant Marilyn Mauler will reflect on the milestone of 100 years since her father became a Bar Mitzvah in Vienna. Marilyn will share the captivating story of Julius Mauler’s life in pre-WWII Vienna and his remarkable journey...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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