Email Scott Hertz (shertz@crsnyc.org) to Register This program is open only to members of Congregation Rodeph Sholom. Congregation Rodeph Sholom firmly believes that everyone should have access to Jewish wisdom and actively engage in learning with others. Inspired by this belief and our mutual love for Torah, Congregation Rodeph Sholom and Pardes Institute of Jewish…
EMAIL EVENTS@CRSNYC.ORG TO REGISTER In our continuation class, we will focus on both solidification of reading skills as well as using these reading skills to learn elements of Hebrew language through central pieces of the Shabbat morning prayer service. Our work will both help with comprehension as well as participation in Shabbat services. This class…
REGISTER Love Mah Jongg? Try Canasta! 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. Games are free for members and $10 for non-members. How Registration Works Pre-registration…
REGISTER TUE, MAR 28 | 87th Street and Online 5:00 pm - Film Screening - if you would like to attend please email: stephanielasher46@gmail.com 7:00 pm - Dialogue Last Flight Home, the award-winning documentary film by Ondi Timoner, Rabbi Rachel Timoner's sister, tells the story of their father Eli Timoner, his extraordinary life filled with…
REGISTER Join other bereaved Jews for a virtual program facilitated by Rabbis Miriam Herscher, BCC, LMSW, and Adam Huttel, LMSW, where you'll: Explore ways to process grief and memory Find meaning and comfort in the themes of redemption and renewal Celebrate our holiday of freedom during a dark time in our lives and in the…
REGISTER Learn how to read 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! The online course will be taught by Melissa De Lowe, founder of Urban Lion…
REGISTER Join AJC New York for a special luncheon to celebrate Women’s History Month and the important work of our female diplomatic partners. This program will feature a panel discussion with female diplomats about their experiences and careers as women in the foreign service and the diplomatic corps. A kosher luncheon will be served. …
REGISTER For 2nd-8th graders The Children’s Choir sings during the year at CRS services and special concerts throughout New York City. Rehearsals are from 6 – 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary (lobby level) Pizza and dessert from 6:30 – 6:45 PM in our mail lobby Returning and new members are welcome. For more information, please contact…
REGISTER As we look at Parashat Mikeitz through the lens of queer eyes, Cantor Iacono shows us how we may develop a personal lens for reading ourselves in these texts. To ensure his own rise to power, Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dreams, predicting years of prosperity followed by years of famine. In this two-session course, we…
REGISTER I’d Like to Say I’m Sorry, But There’s No One to Say Sorry To: Stories by Mikolaj Grynberg An exquisitely original collection of darkly funny stories that explore the panorama of Jewish experience in contemporary Poland, from a world-class contemporary writer. Mikołaj Grynberg is a psychologist and photographer who has spent years collecting and…
Backpack Buddies is part of our efforts at Congregation Rodeph Sholom to actively respond to the needs of the community. Learn more about Backpack Buddies Join us in the CRS lobby Friday mornings from 9:00-10:00 AM to pack backpacks. No commitment necessary. Come for one week as your schedule allows. Click here to make a contribution to…
REGISTER This event is for CRS Members Only Executive Director, Uri Keidar, joins us in person from Israel Hofsheet, a non-partisan organization that works to advocate for policy change on issues of religion and state in Israel. Uri will share updates on Israel Hofsheet’s public initiatives and campaigns for religious freedom and the strengthening of…
On this Shabbat, which falls on International Transgender Day of Visibility March 31, we are privileged to welcome Dr. Joy Ladin, who has long worked at the tangled intersection of literature, Judaism, and transgender identity. As she prepares to share some of her poetry and part her story with our community, she offers the following,…
REGISTER > A night of fun and nostalgia beginning with Havdalah led by Cantor De Lowe & Louie Glaser Games include: Chess • Trivial Pursuit • Rummikub Mah Jongg • Canasta • Charades • Jenga And a Classic Game Room for: Chutes and Ladders • Sorry! • Candy Land • and more! There'll be plenty of…
ZOOM: Register for the Zoom link “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!
REGISTER Come shake your sillies out and get ready for Passover at this Passover themed Singin' swingin' Shabbat! Grandparents and friends are especially invited to this event where we'll be creating our own seder plates! Bagels and playtime to follow. Pre-registration required.
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…
Come join the Rodeph Sholom family for a warm, inviting, musical and interactive worship experience! This service is designed to be accessible and sensitive to a variety of needs. The service will be ASL interpreted. Presented by Shireinu (Our Songs): Congregation Rodeph Sholom’s Inclusive* Spiritual Community. *Our Shireinu community brings together families who have a…
REGISTER Join co-hosts Dena Robinson and Darin Lim Yankowitz for an hour of music, learning, conversation and action in service of the Jewish call for justice.
About our Lessons November 7, 14, 15, and 21 December 5, 12, and 19 January 9, 23, and 30 April 3, 17, 24 May 22 June 5, 12 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM $100 for members and non-members CRS will be hosting Canasta lessons coordinated and led by Bunny Shankman. Classes will be held on…
Backpack Buddies is part of our efforts at Congregation Rodeph Sholom to actively respond to the needs of the community. Learn more about Backpack Buddies Join us in the CRS lobby Friday mornings from 9:00-10:00 AM to pack backpacks. No commitment necessary. Come for one week as your schedule allows. Click here to make a contribution to…
REGISTER Join Gotham BBYO for a seder full of chocolate and candy! For Grades 8-12 BBYO teen programs are teen driven and teen led to foster fun and connection among teens. Affiliated with the international movement, BBYO also hosts a number of regional events that take place regularly throughout the year including leadership development workshops,…
Backpack Buddies is part of our efforts at Congregation Rodeph Sholom to actively respond to the needs of the community. Learn more about Backpack Buddies Join us in the CRS lobby Friday mornings from 9:00-10:00 AM to pack backpacks. No commitment necessary. Come for one week as your schedule allows. Click here to make a contribution to…
REGISTER ONLINE ONLY With Rabbi Spratt and Cantor De Lowe Join us in celebrating Passover with CRS’s virtual seder! We’ll provide the Haggadah on your screens as we sing, discuss, and taste our way through the seder experience together. Intended for families and adults, this virtual format will encourage both table talk and chat box…
Watch on our website Watch on Facebook With Rabbi Spratt and Cantor Iacono On the first day of Passover, we come together for a festival morning service Everyone is welcome—no membership is necessary. Proof of vaccination with appropriate boosters is required and masks are optional—but strongly encouraged. See more information here.
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…
ZOOM: Register for the Zoom link “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!
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 Step into a musical time capsule for an afternoon of music inspired by the magic of Leonard Bernstein leading the Israel Philharmonic at a performance for Israeli soldiers and settlers in the Negev Desert town of Be’er-Sheva on November 20, 1948! Our program features a delightful blend of classical masterpieces and Israeli works, including…
EMAIL EVENTS@CRSNYC.ORG TO REGISTER In our continuation class, we will focus on both solidification of reading skills as well as using these reading skills to learn elements of Hebrew language through central pieces of the Shabbat morning prayer service. Our work will both help with comprehension as well as participation in Shabbat services. This class…
REGISTER Learn how to read 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! The online course will be taught by Melissa De Lowe, founder of Urban Lion…
Watch on our website Watch on Facebook With Rabbi Goldberg and Cantor De Lowe This festival worship features holiday liturgy and concludes with a Yizkor service centering congregant voices. We are grateful to Lin Saberski and Alan Lubell for sharing reflections with our community this year. Everyone is welcome—no membership is necessary. Proof of vaccination…
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 This program is for those in their 20s and 30s—no membership required. Join us for April Tribe Shabbat on Friday, April 14! We'll gather for a short service and a chance to end your week with fellow young professional Jews in NYC.
ZOOM: Register for the Zoom link “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!
REGISTER Singin’ Swingin’ Shabbat Saturdays, 9am For children 0-4 years, siblings welcome Celebrate Shabbat with your Sprouts family! Come shake your sillies out at this 30-minute Shabbat sing-along, make happy noise and meet other parents and clergy followed by a nosh and playtime in our mini gym! Pre-registration required.
The name (Re)Soul is a take on the translation of the word “vayinafash" in the liturgical poem, V’shamru, “And we shall be re-souled.” This new monthly service will build on the already amazing traditions of the Chapel service - weaving together music and learning, and helping us to center ourselves and re-soul on Shabbat together! Watch on…
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…
LEARN MORE This Yom HaShoah, honor the millions of Holocaust victims with an annual overnight reading of names, beginning Monday night at Ansche Chesed and concluding Tuesday nightat the Marlene Meyerson JCC. Congregation Rodeph Sholom will be reading during the 5:30–6:00 AM on Tuesday at Ansche Chesed. Readers must be present in person, but this program will also be available via the…
EMAIL EVENTS@CRSNYC.ORG TO REGISTER In our continuation class, we will focus on both solidification of reading skills as well as using these reading skills to learn elements of Hebrew language through central pieces of the Shabbat morning prayer service. Our work will both help with comprehension as well as participation in Shabbat services. This class…
About our Lessons November 7, 14, 15, and 21 December 5, 12, and 19 January 9, 23, and 30 April 3, 17, 24 May 22 June 5, 12 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM $100 for members and non-members CRS will be hosting Canasta lessons coordinated and led by Bunny Shankman. Classes will be held on…
REGISTER Love Mah Jongg? Try Canasta! 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. Games are free for members and $10 for non-members. How Registration Works Pre-registration…
EMAIL JULIET FIXEL TO REGISTER For Grades 8-12 BBYO teen programs are teen driven and teen led to foster fun and connection among teens. Affiliated with the international movement, BBYO also hosts a number of regional events that take place regularly throughout the year including leadership development workshops, dances, community service days, sports events, and…
REGISTER As we mark 180 years since Congregation Rodeph Sholom’s founding, we draw on a dynamic history of change and transformation. In this three-session course, Rabbi Spratt will dive into some of the key ideas in his book Awakenings.Bringing nuance and complexity to the trends of American Judaism today, together we will begin to imagine the exciting…
REGISTER Learn how to read 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! The online course will be taught by Melissa De Lowe, founder of Urban Lion…
REGISTER For 2nd-8th graders The Children’s Choir sings during the year at CRS services and special concerts throughout New York City. Rehearsals are from 6 – 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary (lobby level) Pizza and dessert from 6:30 – 6:45 PM in our mail lobby Returning and new members are welcome. For more information, please contact…
Please donate spring and summer clothing for asylum seekers by May 4th at the collection box in the Congregation Rodeph Sholom lobby. Requested Items: Casual adult clothing Kids clothing 2T+ Comfortable shoes (sandals & sport shoes) Toys including stuffed animals Simple games Small board books Strollers Kids bikes and scooters Fresh Direct/Reusable bags Personal hygiene…
REGISTER For ages 3 to 5 w/ a Grown-up Join Rabbi Ben Spratt, Lisa Schiff, and Marcia Stein to celebrate Israel's 75th birthday. Let's whip up some Israeli treats including Israeli flag cookies, rugelach, fresh squeezed orange juice, and more!
Backpack Buddies is part of our efforts at Congregation Rodeph Sholom to actively respond to the needs of the community. Learn more about Backpack Buddies Join us in the CRS lobby Friday mornings from 9:00-10:00 AM to pack backpacks. No commitment necessary. Come for one week as your schedule allows. Click here to make a contribution to…
REGISTER Two Bam! Four Dot! Six Crack! We are all loving Mah Jongg at Rodeph Sholom! About Our Games We offer open play hosted by CRS congregants 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 if…
REGISTER For 5th & 6th Grades Join us for the ultimate Hamilton and musical theatre themed sleepover, and our our first sleepover in 3 years! We will sing, dance, play games and dive into the worlds of Broadway and Entertainment! Dinner, Snacks, and Breakfast will be provided. For more information about Rodeph Sholom Youth Group…
REGISTER Join Rabbi Jacqueline Koch Ellenson for a monthly personal and spiritual encounter with The Book of Psalms, or Tehillim, an ancient book with eternal and contemporary meaning. This text is a multi-vocal collection of poems that holds relevance for every mood and every mode of human existence. All searchers and learners are welcome, independent…
Join us for a special Israel-themed pre-neg, in honor of all our new members before Erev Shabbat service. Everyone is welcome to attend.
As with so many other moments in the Jewish community, we pair the darkness with the light, giving clarity to both our blessings and our responsibility. Join us for a special Erev Shabbat service to celebrate 75 years of the state of Israel and commemorate and honor the memory of those who perished in the Holocaust.…
REGISTER Grab your popcorn! Spend Shabbat afternoons with Rabbi Juli Karol, CRS Congregant Rabbi Donna Cephas, and your fellow CRS congregants watching and discussing Jewish films from around the world. Following each screening, we’ll explore the Jewish history of the country in which the film takes place and then discuss our reactions to the film…
ZOOM: Register for the Zoom link “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!
REGISTER Singin’ Swingin’ Shabbat Saturdays, 9am For children 0-4 years, siblings welcome Celebrate Shabbat with your Sprouts family! Come shake your sillies out at this 30-minute Shabbat sing-along, make happy noise and meet other parents and clergy followed by a nosh and playtime in our mini gym! Pre-registration required.
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…
EMAIL EVENTS@CRSNYC.ORG TO REGISTER In our continuation class, we will focus on both solidification of reading skills as well as using these reading skills to learn elements of Hebrew language through central pieces of the Shabbat morning prayer service. Our work will both help with comprehension as well as participation in Shabbat services. This class…
About our Lessons November 7, 14, 15, and 21 December 5, 12, and 19 January 9, 23, and 30 April 3, 17, 24 May 22 June 5, 12 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM $100 for members and non-members CRS will be hosting Canasta lessons coordinated and led by Bunny Shankman. Classes will be held on…
REGISTER Join an online panel discussion with Rabbi Joshua Stanton, Rabbi Benjamin Spratt, Simran Singh, The Reverend Dr. Jacqueline Lewis and Rabbi Joui Hessel about religion in America and explore what has changed, what has remained the same and what might become possible in the future. This program is part of the Bronfman Center for…
REGISTER Love Mah Jongg? Try Canasta! 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. Games are free for members and $10 for non-members. How Registration Works Pre-registration…
An evening of songs and remembrance for Yom Hazikaron, in memory of Israel's fallen soldiers and civilian victims of terrorism. This event will be conducted in Hebrew. Following a brief ceremony in English, the musical performance will be conducted in Hebrew. A printout with English translation of song lyrics will be provided. In Person at…
REGISTER Free for Members with discount code provided in your emails (please email crs@crsnyc.org if you have not received your code) $18 for Non-Members 6:15 PM: Nosh & Schmooze 7:00 PM: Program Join CRS and the Israel Film Center of the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan for a conversation with acclaimed Israeli actor Hani Furstenberg (Campfire, Asylum…
Email Juliet Fixel to Register For Grades 8-12 Join us as we throw a party for the residences of The New Jewish Home. For more information check out our CRS Teens page here Please email youthandteens@crsnyc.org with any questions
REGISTER Learn how to read 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! The online course will be taught by Melissa De Lowe, founder of Urban Lion…
REGISTER For 2nd-8th graders The Children’s Choir sings during the year at CRS services and special concerts throughout New York City. Rehearsals are from 6 – 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary (lobby level) Pizza and dessert from 6:30 – 6:45 PM in our mail lobby Returning and new members are welcome. For more information, please contact…
REGISTER Grand Central docent and CRS congregant, Sue Berkon, will take us on a walking tour of Grand Central Terminal. We’ll expand our knowledge of its architecture, technology, and history, and especially that world-famous celestial ceiling! This 75-minute walking tour will take us throughout this beaux-arts treasure inside and outside, and cover a history from…
REGISTER Cost of Admission $15* *if cost is prohibitive, please contact Aviva Zadoff (azadoff@ncjwny.org). An evening of learning and action NCJW NY upholds the Jewish values of justice and equity for all people. And in our home of New York City, where the cost of living can only be comfortably afforded by the few,…
GET TICKETS Why are there so many stray cats in Tel Aviv? Do citizens of the Jewish state go to the polls every Tuesday, or what? And how did Israelis get to be so darn Israeli? Join us for a night of comedy celebrating Israel's 75th birthday as American-Israeli comedians Joel Chasnoff and Benji Lovitt…
REGISTER Are you thinking about taking a gap year before starting college? Now more than ever, high school students are thinking intentionally about gap year programs. All high school students and parents are invited to join us to hear from the following programs: Tivnu Aardvark Kivunim Nativ Hevruta This program is part of the Congregational…
Backpack Buddies is part of our efforts at Congregation Rodeph Sholom to actively respond to the needs of the community. Learn more about Backpack Buddies Join us in the CRS lobby Friday mornings from 9:00-10:00 AM to pack backpacks. No commitment necessary. Come for one week as your schedule allows. Click here to make a contribution to…
REGISTER This event is for 3RD & 4TH GRADERS Join us for pizza, ice cream and Pixar movies on three different screens! For more information about Rodeph Sholom Youth Group (RSY) check out our RSY page here Please email youthandteens@crsnyc.org with any questions
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…
COME IN PERSON OR JOIN ONLINE IN PERSON: REGISTER ONLINE: Watch on our website Watch on Facebook How do you hold onto faith in the modern world? Do the time-honored traditions of rabbinic Judaism meet our spiritual needs? Join Rabbi Michael Strassfeld—in conversation with Rabbi Mira Weller—as he digs into the Jewish tradition to help…
ZOOM: Register for the Zoom link “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!
REGISTER Singin’ Swingin’ Shabbat Saturdays, 9am For children 0-4 years, siblings welcome Celebrate Shabbat with your Sprouts family! Come shake your sillies out at this 30-minute Shabbat sing-along, make happy noise and meet other parents and clergy followed by a nosh and playtime in our mini gym! Pre-registration required.
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…
EMAIL EVENTS@CRSNYC.ORG TO REGISTER In our continuation class, we will focus on both solidification of reading skills as well as using these reading skills to learn elements of Hebrew language through central pieces of the Shabbat morning prayer service. Our work will both help with comprehension as well as participation in Shabbat services. This class…
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…
REGISTER Love Mah Jongg? Try Canasta! 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. Games are free for members and $10 for non-members. How Registration Works Pre-registration…
REGISTER Join us at the JCC for a special gathering with Dr. Adv. Eliad Shraga, the Chairman of the Movement for Quality Government in Israel (MQG), Dr. Ayala Procaccia, a retired Justice of the Supreme Court and the President of MQG, and Oren Heiman, a prominent social entrepreneur. Adv. Dr. Shraga, Justice Procaccia and Mr.…
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…
REGISTER > Gotham BBYO invites teens and the adult women in their lives for a pre-Mother's day event! The event is free but we strongly encouraged a donation of $15 per person. All of the money collected will be donated.
REGISTER Learn how to read 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! The online course will be taught by Melissa De Lowe, founder of Urban Lion…
REGISTER The deadline for registration for the Connections conference is March 15. Connections is the biennial conference of the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) – the central hub that connects all Reform, Progressive, Liberal and Reconstructionist Jewish communities around the world while upholding the State of Israel as the center of the Jewish people…
Kedoshim: A Gay Man’s Least Favorite Torah Portion REGISTER FOR IN PERSON REGISTER FOR ZOOM Join our Cantor Iacono and the CRS Brotherhood for a morning Torah study. We take pride in the verses of Kedoshim that assert our values (respect for the poor and the disabled), but what about its most famous verse that…
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…
REGISTER For 2nd-8th graders The Children’s Choir sings during the year at CRS services and special concerts throughout New York City. Rehearsals are from 6 – 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary (lobby level) Pizza and dessert from 6:30 – 6:45 PM in our mail lobby Returning and new members are welcome. For more information, please contact…
REGISTER Join Rabbi Karol and Cantor Iacono to spend the day in Brooklyn beginning with a tour of the Thierry Mugler retrospective at the Brooklyn Museum, exploring the fascinating and edgy universe of the unparalleled French designer. We'll have some time to wander the museum and grab lunch before heading to National Historic Landmark, Green-Wood…
REGISTER: IN PERSON REGISTER: ONLINE Yom Ha-Tzedek is an annual occasion to rededicate ourselves to a more just world. Join a worldwide community as we open our Tzedek Boxes with joyful music from Cantor Shayna DeLowe, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, and Beth Reinstein, meaningful ritual, and reflections from special honoree Sheila Katz, CEO of the National…
REGISTER The Empathy Diaries: A Memoir by Sherry Turkle Winner of the 2021 National Jewish Book Award in Autobiography & Memoir! A New York Times Critics’ Top Book of 2021 • Named a Best Nonfiction Book of 2021 by Kirkus In this vivid and poignant narrative, Turkle ties together her coming-of-age and her pathbreaking research…
Backpack Buddies is part of our efforts at Congregation Rodeph Sholom to actively respond to the needs of the community. Learn more about Backpack Buddies Join us in the CRS lobby Friday mornings from 9:00-10:00 AM to pack backpacks. No commitment necessary. Come for one week as your schedule allows. Click here to make a contribution to…
FOR AGES 0-4 | Sholom Sprouts Shabbat Dinner & Sing-Along FREE FOR MEMBERS | Non-Members: $10 per adult / Free for children For children ages Pre-K to 6, register for Family Shabbat Together here REGISTER Celebrate Shabbat before bedtime with songs, stories, and crafts in celebration of Israel's 75th birthday! Join us for pizza, cupcakes,…
FOR GRADES PRE-K TO 6TH | Family Shabbat Dinner & Sing-Along FREE FOR MEMBERS | Non-Members: $18 per adult / Free for children For children ages 0 to 4 register for Sholom Sprouts Shabbat Dinner and Sing-along here REGISTER Welcome Shabbat at our Family service then help us throw a fun Birthday Party for Israel’s…
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…
ZOOM: Register for the Zoom link “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!
REGISTER Singin’ Swingin’ Shabbat Saturdays, 9am For children 0-4 years, siblings welcome Celebrate Shabbat with your Sprouts family! Come shake your sillies out at this 30-minute Shabbat sing-along, make happy noise and meet other parents and clergy followed by a nosh and playtime in our mini gym! Pre-registration required.
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…