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. The holiday marks the beginning of a 10-day period, known…
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,…
REGISTER Please join us for an interactive Rosh Hashanah experience where teens are invited to look at the High Holiday text with one central question: Who is in Control? Throughout…
REGISTER Programming will run in conjunction with Congregational Services and will consist of fun, educational activities, games, singing, and storytelling. There will be an opportunity for hands-on projects, in addition…
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. The holiday marks the beginning of a 10-day period, known…
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. There will be snacks available and the service will be 🧏 ASL interpreted. The clergy and extended Rodeph Sholom family look forward to sharing prayer, Torah,…
Join us for Erev Shabbat services on Friday, October 4, as we observe Shabbat Shuvah, the Shabbat of Return, a time of deep reflection and repentance during the Ten Days of Awe. Our special guest, Representative Josh Gottheimer (NJ – 5), will speak from the Bima as we mark one year since the tragic October…
REGISTER Rodeph Sholom invites community members to join us as we usher in the New Year with prayer and reflection at our Rosh Hashanah Day 2 service. Looking for High Holy Day services open to the whole community? Learn more here. Explore All High Holy Day Events
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 spiritual development. Experience a yoga class that accentuates the nurturing…
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…
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…
Join Progressive/Reform communities from around the world on Sunday, October 6, for a multilingual ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of the tragic events of October 7th. 8 PM Israel / 10 AM Los Angeles / 1 PM New York / 6 PM UK / 7 PM Paris Register here.
We invite you to set aside time for quiet reflection and mourning in the Main Sanctuary. As we remember this year and all that has been lost, this time and space is meant for personal prayer and grief in our shared sacred space. Come and go as your schedule allows.
REGISTER FOR ZOOM Join Rodeph Sholom college-aged students for a Zoom with Rabbis Ben Spratt & Deborah Goldberg. How do we welcome a new year? What are our intentions for 5785? All CRS college-aged students are invited to join us for a moment to connect during the Days of Awe.
REGISTER Please join CRS Teens and CRS Gotham BBYO for an evening to commemorate October 7th. We will have a safe space for reflection with Rabbi Goldberg and a meaningful art experience. We will end the evening with song and remembrance.
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 FOR ZOOM The Only Daughter: A Novel by A. B. Yehoshua Rachele Luzzatto is the only daughter of a Jewish family in northern Italy. Curious and intelligent, she is caught…
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…
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…
Yom Kippur means "Day of Atonement" and refers to the annual Jewish observance of fasting, prayer, and repentance. Part of the High Holidays, which also includes Rosh HaShanah (the Jewish New Year), Yom Kippur is considered the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. Schedule and info for members Schedule and info for full community
REGISTER Celebrate Yom Kippur 5785 with Sholom 20s & 30s! Join us for Kol Nidrei by Candlelight, a musical, reflective service that will leave you feeling inspired and connected. Led…
Yom Kippur means "Day of Atonement" and refers to the annual Jewish observance of fasting, prayer, and repentance. Part of the High Holidays, which also includes Rosh HaShanah (the Jewish New Year), Yom Kippur is considered the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. Schedule and info for members Schedule and info for full community
REGISTER Family sing-along services for Yom Kippur that are short and sweet - just like our participants ages 0 to 5. Join us for singing, stories, shofar-blowing, community connections, and…
REGISTER Join us for the Rosh Hashanah Teen Service centered around Social Justice. We will dive into how we look at diversity, equity, and inclusion in our Jewish Community and…
REGISTER Rodeph Sholom invites community members to experience the beauty and solemnity of the afternoon prayers, hear the haunting melodies of the Yom Kippur liturgy, and participate in the collective…
Join us for the tale of Jonah as you’ve never experienced it before. This new musical cantata, written and composed by our Cantorial Intern Justin Callis, will be performed for…
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…
REGISTER Come join CRS Teens in the Sukkah as we make our own Sukkot out of candy. And probably eat a lot of it too. So join us and nosh…
We celebrate Sukkot to give thanks for the fall harvest. Meaning “booth,” a sukkah is a small outdoor hut built in our backyards, terraces, synagogues, and neighborhoods decorated with fruits and flowers. It is a place where we share our meals with family and friends. In fact, it is considered a mitzvah to enjoy this…
REGISTER Welcome Sukkot in our beautiful Sukkah with mitzvot, music, and connection. Shake a lulav, sing holiday songs, and sip on sangria and seltzer with fellow congregants and clergy. Stay…
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…
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…
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,…
Rejoice with lulav, etrog, and musical worship. Followed by Sukkot Mitzvah Morning – Packing Dignity Kits with Westside Smiles at 11:00 AM.
REGISTER This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. "Make Way for Berthe Weill: Art Dealer of the Parisian Avant-Garde" surveys the groundbreaking career of the…
REGISTER This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. Join us for High Holy Day Sermon Discussions in the Sukkah with our clergy, where you can…
REGISTER Time is fundamental to the human experience, and in Judaism it is even more: time is sanctified. The Jewish calendar contains secrets that open fascinating windows into Jewish existence,…
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…
REGISTER This session is offered only on zoom. Please register here to join via Zoom. Rabbi Jacqueline K. Ellenson has been leading an insightful and contemplative journey through the Book…
This Shabbat, we are honored to welcome Visiting Scholar Rabbi Dalia Marx, PhD, to our community. Rabbi Marx, the Rabbi Aaron D. Panken Professor of Liturgy and Midrash at HUC-JIR’s…
REGISTER Singin’ Swingin’ programs are especially for member and non-member families with children ages 0 to 4, their siblings, and their grown-ups. Come celebrate Shabbat and Sukkot with a singalong…
REGISTER This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. Join us for High Holy Day Sermon Discussions in the Sukkah with our clergy, where you can…
REGISTER Join Us for an Evening of Service, Learning, and Community Action! We are excited to partner with the West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH) for a meaningful evening of…
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…
REGISTER This program is for those in their 20s and 30s—no membership required. Sukkot is a joyful holiday when we gather together to eat meals in the sukkah as a…
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.…
3-Class Sessions: OCT 21, 28, NOV 4 DEC 2, 9, 16 MAR 3, 10, 24 APR 7, 14, 21 Join us for Canasta lessons at CRS, coordinated and led by…
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…
REGISTER This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. Join us for High Holy Day Sermon Discussions in the Sukkah with our clergy, where you can…
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…
REGISTER This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. Join us for High Holy Day Sermon Discussions in the Sukkah with our clergy, where you can…
Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah mark the end of the High Holy Days when we may simply acknowledge our fervent prayers and our relationship with God. The message that Simchat Torah conveys is how important Torah is in our Jewish lives, as a source of Jewish identity and the gift we received from God.
REGISTER Last year in the midst of our Simchat Torah celebration, the Jewish world faced the horror and tragedy of October 7. Even as we mark this milestone of grief and the heartbreaking…
REGISTER You and your family are invited to join West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH) for family friendly volunteer opportunities. You will have the chance to pack healthy food and…
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…
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…
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,…
On Simchat Torah morning, we unroll the Torah scroll, read the final words of Deuteronomy, and start again with Genesis. Yizkor – honoring and remembering those we have lost –…
REGISTER FOR ZOOM Join us in virtual community for a lay-lead service offering comfort and connection for all. This service will offer a daily time to grieve a loss, honor…
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…
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,…
REGISTER FOR ZOOM Join us in virtual community for a lay-lead service offering comfort and connection for all. This service will offer a daily time to grieve a loss, honor…
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…
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…
REGISTER Muahhahahhaha.... It's time to get Spooky, Super Spooky that is. Wear your favorite costume and join us for an afternoon of ghoulish games, creepy crafts, and tasty treats! This…
REGISTER Join CRS Gotham BBYO if you dare for Havdalah- ween! It will be a frightfully ghoulish time as we say goodbye to Shabbat and hello to the things that go bump…
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…
REGISTER FOR ZOOM Join us in virtual community for a lay-lead service offering comfort and connection for all. This service will offer a daily time to grieve a loss, honor…
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 Join us at Optimism.il to see how despite the challenges in Israel, there’s still room for optimism. Be inspired by stories of resilience, positivity, and innovation from the amazing…
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.…
3-Class Sessions: OCT 21, 28, NOV 4 DEC 2, 9, 16 MAR 3, 10, 24 APR 7, 14, 21 Join us for Canasta lessons at CRS, coordinated and led by…
REGISTER FOR ZOOM Join us in virtual community for a lay-lead service offering comfort and connection for all. This service will offer a daily time to grieve a loss, honor…
REGISTER This is a 4-part series; Oct 29, Nov 5, 12, & 19 for parents with a child aged 0 to 4 months. Our weekly New Moms Group offers a…
REGISTER Join Rabbi Spratt and Cantor De Lowe for a special evening of connection as we kick off this next year of Minyan Small Groups and celebrate your leadership. Dinner…
REGISTER FOR ZOOM Join us in virtual community for a lay-lead service offering comfort and connection for all. This service will offer a daily time to grieve a loss, honor…
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…
REGISTER FOR ZOOM Join us in virtual community for a lay-lead service offering comfort and connection for all. This service will offer a daily time to grieve a loss, honor…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
REGISTER FOR ZOOM Join us in virtual community for a lay-lead service offering comfort and connection for all. This service will offer a daily time to grieve a loss, honor…
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:…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
REGISTER This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. Animals that live with us become a part of our families! Join us on Shabbat Noach, the…
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 with a Shabbat sing along…
REGISTER This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. Join us after Erev Shabbat services as we tap into age-old Jewish wisdom on grieving and ritual,…
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,…
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,…
REGISTER FOR ZOOM Join us in virtual community for a lay-lead service offering comfort and connection for all. This service will offer a daily time to grieve a loss, honor…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
