Week of Events
Sukkot
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....
Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah
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...
Hebrew Basics 101 – Intro to Reading Hebrew (Fall 2024)
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!...
Canasta Class
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 Bunny Shankman. Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this is a...
Canasta at CRS
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!)....
Larger Than Life – Series 2 | 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.
Sholom 20s & 30s: Cider in the Sukkah
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 community. Join fellow 20s and 30s for nosh, great conversation, and a chance to shake...
Volunteer at SAJ/CRS Pro Se Immigration Clinic
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...
High Holy Day Clergy Sermon Conversations in the Sukkah
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 delve deeper into the themes and messages of the season. This is an opportunity to...
High Holy Day Clergy Sermon Conversations in the Sukkah
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 delve deeper into the themes and messages of the season. This is an opportunity to...
“Fall” for Volunteering (WSCAH)
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 write heartfelt cards for WSCAH's customers. Kids ages six and up are welcome with a...
Rodeph Sholom Celebrates Simchat Torah
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 year since, we feel amplified responsibility to raise our voices in prayer and song and...
Discovering Judaism: An Introduction to Judaism
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...
Simchat Torah Festival Service and Yizkor
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 – concludes the service. Watch on our website Watch on Facebook
Daytime Mah Jongg
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...
Erev Shabbat Service – CRS Feeds Shabbat
Join us for a Shabbat service that will spotlight our efforts to address food insecurity in our community. Together, we will reflect on the importance of giving, supporting those in need, and taking action to create positive change. We are honored to welcome special guest...
Singin’ Swingin’ Shabbat
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...
CRS Youth Group Super Spooky Selebration
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 is a drop off event; lunch will be served.
CRS Gotham BBYO Havdalah-ween
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 in the night, all while enjoying a delicious dinner together. Costumes encouraged!
