Week of Events
Tu BiSh’vat
Tu BiSh'vat or the "New Year of the Trees" is Jewish Arbor Day. Learn more at reformjudaism.org.
Sunday, February 9, 2025
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February 9, 2025 -Sacred Seasons: A Journey Through Jewish Holidays
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February 9, 2025 -Midday Minyan
Sacred Seasons: A Journey Through Jewish Holidays
REGISTER This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. Sacred Seasons: A Journey Through Jewish Holidays SUN, FEB 9 & 23, MAR 9 & 23 - ZOOM Deepen your connection to Jewish traditions and explore timeless wisdom in The...
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.
Monday, February 10, 2025
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February 10, 2025 -CRS Youth Group Purim Prep
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February 10, 2025 -Hebrew 201 – Intro to Reading Hebrew (Winter 2025)
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February 10, 2025 -Midday Minyan
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February 10, 2025 -Canasta at CRS
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February 10, 2025 -Larger Than Life – Series 2 | Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom
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February 10, 2025 -Mah Jongg Class
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February 10, 2025 -Krav Maga Class
CRS Youth Group Purim Prep
REGISTER Let your imagination run wild as you create a carnival booth for this year's PurimPalooza: A Night at the Museum - Where Purim Comes to Life! This is a drop-off event for 5th and 6th graders, and dinner will be served.
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...
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.
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...
Krav Maga Class
REGISTER For adults ages 18 and up 5 sessions: FEB 3, 10, 24 / Mar 3, 10 Discover the empowering practice of Krav Maga at Congregation Rodeph Sholom! Developed by the Israel Defense Forces, Krav Maga is a unique martial art rooted in Israel's history...
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
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February 11, 2025 -CRS Youth Group Purim Prep
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February 11, 2025 -Midday Minyan
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February 11, 2025 -Death & Spirituality – Embracing Life by Facing Death
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February 11, 2025 -CRS Outings: Belle da Costa Greene: A Librarian’s Legacy at the Morgan Library & Museum
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February 11, 2025 -Mah Jongg Class
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February 11, 2025 -Death & Spirituality – Embracing Life by Facing Death
CRS Youth Group Purim Prep
REGISTER Let your imagination run wild as you create a carnival booth for this year's PurimPalooza: A Night at the Museum - Where Purim Comes to Life! This is a drop-off event for 5th and 6th graders, and dinner will be served.
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.
Death & Spirituality – Embracing Life by Facing Death
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION ONLINE REGISTRATION This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here Each session will be offered at two times: 12:00–1:00 PM (Via Zoom) 7:15–8:15 PM (In Person) Session 1: Preparing for Death Tuesday, January 21 Led by Cantor...
CRS Outings: Belle da Costa Greene: A Librarian’s Legacy at the Morgan Library & Museum
REGISTER This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. To mark the 2024 centenary of its life as a public institution, the Morgan Library & Museum presents a major exhibition devoted to the life and career of its inaugural...
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...
Death & Spirituality – Embracing Life by Facing Death
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION ONLINE REGISTRATION This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here Each session will be offered at two times: 12:00–1:00 PM (Via Zoom) 7:15–8:15 PM (In Person) Session 1: Preparing for Death Tuesday, January 21 Led by Cantor...
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
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February 12, 2025 -CRS Youth Group Purim Prep
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February 12, 2025 -Midday Minyan
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February 12, 2025 -Children’s Choir
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February 12, 2025 -Mah Jongg Class
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February 12, 2025 -Sholom Singers
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February 12, 2025 -Discovering Judaism: An Introduction to Judaism
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February 12, 2025 -Mystical Tu BiSh’vat Seder
CRS Youth Group Purim Prep
REGISTER Let your imagination run wild as you create a carnival booth for this year's PurimPalooza: A Night at the Museum - Where Purim Comes to Life! This is a drop-off event for 5th and 6th graders, and dinner will be served.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Mystical Tu BiSh’vat Seder
REGISTER Join us for a unique celebration of Tu BiSh’vat. Together, we’ll explore the mystical significance of the holiday through the symbolic enjoyment of snacks and drinks that honor the fruits and trees of the earth. Engage in thought-provoking discussions around mystical texts that deepen...
Thursday, February 13, 2025
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February 13, 2025 -Daytime Mah Jongg
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February 13, 2025 -Midday Minyan
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February 13, 2025 -Social Skills Group For Children Led By A Licensed Art Therapist – Series 3 | Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom
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February 13, 2025 -Evening Mah Jongg
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February 13, 2025 -Mah Jongg Class
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...
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.
Social Skills Group For Children Led By A Licensed Art Therapist – Series 3 | Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom
REGISTER A series of meetings for kids ages of 3 ½ to 16, designed to help advance their social skills. סדנת מיומנויות חברתיות לילדים קבוצה לילדים ישראלים דוברי עברית בגילאי 4 עד 16 אשר זקוקים לתגבור במגוון מיומנויות רגשיות וחברתיות וכן בגישור על פערים תרבותיים....
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...
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...
Friday, February 14, 2025
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February 14, 2025 -Volunteer with Backpack Buddies
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February 14, 2025 -Women in Relocation Series 3 | Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom
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February 14, 2025 -Mom’s Morning – Special CPR session | Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom
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February 14, 2025 -Midday Minyan
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February 14, 2025 -Personal and Spiritual Pathways Through the Psalms
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February 14, 2025 -Erev Shabbat Service
Volunteer with Backpack Buddies
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 free breakfast and lunch during the week, these benefits don’t extend into the weekend or...
Women in Relocation Series 3 | Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom
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 “עכשיו תורי” סדנה לנשים חוצות אוקיינוסים העתקת את החיים לחו״ל; נפרדת, סידרת, דאגת לכולם.. ואז... מה אז? ומה עכשיו?...
Mom’s Morning – Special CPR session | Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom
REGISTER A group for moms with infants (0 to 1 year old) to build community and address infant development challenges, led by a social worker and various child development specialists. A special session covers CPR and relief of choking for children and infants. .בוקר אימהות...
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...
Saturday, February 15, 2025
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February 15, 2025 -ReSoul Shabbat Morning Service
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February 15, 2025 -Torah Study with the Clergy
ReSoul Shabbat Morning Service
Join our clergy team for ReSoul—a weekly Shabbat morning gathering designed to rejuvenate and reconnect. Building on three decades of the Congregation Rodeph Sholom Chapel Service experience, ReSoul combines music, contemplation, and Jewish wisdom to inspire reflection and create community. Our tradition teaches vayinafash—to “re-soul”...
Torah Study with the Clergy
Join our clergy and fellow congregants for a dynamic exploration of the week’s Torah portion. This study session delves into the layers of meaning within the sacred text, uncovering insights that resonate in our modern lives. The session begins shortly after the ReSoul service, offering...