Week of Events
Midday Minyan
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.
Hebrew 201 – Intro to Reading Hebrew (Winter 2025)
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...
Mah Jongg 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...
Midday Minyan
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.
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.
Days for Girls
REGISTER Days for Girls is an international organization that supports menstrual equity around the globe by making and distributing re-usable, sustainable menstrual kits. They have distributed 2.8 million kits since 2008. The New York City chapter of Days for Girls works on packing kits to...
Mah Jongg 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...
Midday Minyan
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.
Mah Jongg 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...
Midday Minyan
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.
Children’s Choir
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 Choir offers our students from 2nd-6th grade a weekly opportunity to connect with one another...
Sholom Singers
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 concerts throughout the year! This year, Sholom Singers will rehearse most Wednesday evenings from 6:45...
Hebrew 101 – Intro to Reading Hebrew (Winter 2025)
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...
Spotlight Israel Series for Teens and Parents
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...
Healing Through Art After October 7: Susan Lerner’s The Torn Project
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...
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...
Mah Jongg 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...
Midday Minyan
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.
Evening 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 monthly. Beginners and experienced players are welcome – however, this is not a class; everyone should be able...
CRS Book Club: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store: A Novel by James McBride
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...
Sholom Sprouts Learning Together Aleph Section 2: 6 – 12 Months with a Grown-up (1x/week)
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,...
Midday Minyan
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.
Personal and Spiritual Pathways Through the Psalms
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...
Erev Shabbat Service
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...
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...
Sholom Yoga
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...
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 Buckle Up! It’s Time Travel
REGISTER Join us for our Bowling Ball! We highly encourage you to wear formal clothes to make this bowling experience a ball. As part of this event, we will also be collecting donations for Operation Prom National Network. We are accepting donations of all kinds...
The Future of Judaism in America: Navigating the New Realities of Jewish Identity
REGISTER How is the shift from inherited to chosen religious identity reshaping American Judaism? Join us for a Shabbat Lunch and Learn as we delve into how this transformation influences denominational dynamics, interfaith relationships, public engagement, and the adaptability of Jewish communities. Leading the discussions...
Sholom Sprouts Mitzvah Havdalah
REGISTER Step in from the cold and enjoy Havdalah, pizza, and playtime in our indoor playspace! Families can participate in a mini mitzvah fair with hands-on projects to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy. Let’s come together to engage little hands in giving back!
BBYO Teen Outing Kick-Off Slumber Party
REGISTER Put on your best pajamas and join us for an old-school sleepover complete with spa experiences, ghost stories, video games, junk food, and so much more! Dinner will be provided.