Week of Events
Adult Civil Rights Journey 2025
REGISTER This experience is only open to CRS members. Adults must be 21+. Join Rabbi Deborah Goldberg on a Civil Rights Journey to Atlanta, Montgomery, and Birmingham. During these three days, we will meet with Reverends who worked with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr....
Sunday, February 23, 2025
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February 23, 2025 -Sacred Seasons: A Journey Through Jewish Holidays
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February 23, 2025 -Midday Minyan
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February 23, 2025 -500 Days Rally For The October 7 Hostages
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 24, 2025
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February 24, 2025 -CRS Youth Group Purim Prep
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February 24, 2025 -Midday Minyan
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February 24, 2025 -Canasta at CRS
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February 24, 2025 -Larger Than Life – Series 2 | Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom
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February 24, 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.
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.
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 25, 2025
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February 25, 2025 -CRS Youth Group Purim Prep
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February 25, 2025 -Midday Minyan
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February 25, 2025 -Death & Spirituality – Embracing Life by Facing Death
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February 25, 2025 -Gotham BBYO Chopped
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February 25, 2025 -Israeli Mitzvah Year | Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom
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February 25, 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...
Gotham BBYO Chopped
REGISTER Get ready to unleash your inner chef in the ultimate cooking showdown! Using a basket of mystery ingredients, you’ll create a delicious dish to impress the judges and compete for the grand prize. The best part? Dinner is served... and it’s made by YOU. ...
Israeli Mitzvah Year | Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom
REGISTER This immersive program is designed for mitzvah sons and daughters, along with their parents, to strengthen and consolidate their Jewish-Israeli-American-New York hybrid identity. Through engaging activities and experiences, the program invites mitzvah children to connect with their Jewish heritage, Israeli culture, community and family...
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 26, 2025
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February 26, 2025 -Midday Minyan
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February 26, 2025 -Children’s Choir
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February 26, 2025 -Sholom Singers
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...
Thursday, February 27, 2025
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February 27, 2025 -Daytime Mah Jongg
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February 27, 2025 -Midday Minyan
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February 27, 2025 -Making Jewish Life Accessible: A Virtual Convening
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February 27, 2025 -Social Skills Group For Children Led By A Licensed Art Therapist – Series 3 | Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom
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.
Making Jewish Life Accessible: A Virtual Convening
REGISTER The Jewish Braille Institute is hosting a free, accessible, and virtual gathering of professionals to explore how we can collaborate, support, and inspire each other as we advance our goal of making Jewish life more accessible to those with disabilities. The event will include...
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....
Friday, February 28, 2025
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February 28, 2025 -Volunteer with Backpack Buddies
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February 28, 2025 -Midday Minyan
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February 28, 2025 -Caregiving for Alzheimer’s: A Reflection by CRS Congregant Jane Dystel during Erev Shabbat Services
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...
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.
Caregiving for Alzheimer’s: A Reflection by CRS Congregant Jane Dystel during Erev Shabbat Services
Former CRS trustee Jane Dystel will reflect on her journey as a caregiver to her beloved husband Steve through the experience of Alzheimer’s. She will share ways in which connection and community can help us navigate life’s challenges and tell us about the incredible work...
Saturday, March 1, 2025
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March 1, 2025 -Singin’ Swingin’ Shabbat
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March 1, 2025 -ReSoul Shabbat Morning Service
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March 1, 2025 -Loaves of Torah: Exploring Torah through Challah – Shabbat Brunch and Learn with Rabbi Vanessa Harper
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March 1, 2025 -Challah Shaping: Edible Torah
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...
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”...
Loaves of Torah: Exploring Torah through Challah – Shabbat Brunch and Learn with Rabbi Vanessa Harper
REGISTER Join us for a unique and engaging exploration of Torah with Rabbi Vanessa M. Harper, author of Loaves of Torah: Exploring the Jewish Year Through Challah. Discover how challah serves as a powerful metaphor and lens for connecting with Jewish texts, traditions, and teachings....
Challah Shaping: Edible Torah
REGISTER Use your hands to learn Torah that you can taste! In this intergenerational, hands-on learning session with Rabbi Vanessa Harper, author of Loaves of Torah: Exploring the Jewish Year Through Challah, we will learn different techniques for shaping challah using playdoh and then apply...