Tour Union Field Cemetery with Rabbi Spratt: Honoring Life and Legacy
Union Field Cemetery 77-82 Cypress Avenue, Queens County
Week of Events
CRS Winter Coat Drive
In collaboration with TLC NYC, CRS is collecting gently worn winter coats in sizes small, medium, and large (no XL, please). Coats should be in good condition. Drop off donations in the bin outside the Main Sanctuary until November 21.
Fall Heller-Wexler Family Camp
REGISTER Calling all Jewish families from the Northeast and beyond! Registration is open for our Fall Heller-Wexler Family Camp on Friday, October 17th - Sunday, October 19th. Heller-Wexler Family Camps offer a fun-filled weekend for families, with activities for parents, campers, and everyone together. Enjoy...
Tour Union Field Cemetery with Rabbi Spratt: Honoring Life and Legacy
REGISTER This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. Join Rabbi Spratt for a trip to Congregation Rodeph Sholom's Union Field Cemetery. We will have the opportunity to learn about the history of the cemetery, how we remember and honor...
Spirituality Beyond the Holidays
REGISTER Part of Sacred Seasons: A Spiritual Journey Through the Jewish Calendar For CRS Members Only What happens when the holidays end? In the quiet stretch between Sukkot and Chanukah—weeks with no formal celebrations—we may feel unmoored. This session explores how Jewish tradition helps us...
Midday Minyan: A Daily Gathering for Prayer, Mourning, and Community
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.
An Evening for Parents: Reclaiming Jewish Identity in Challenging Times with Author Sarah Hurwitz
REGISTER American Jewish Committee (AJC) and The Spence School are hosting a crucial conversation on Sunday evening, October 19, about strengthening Jewish identity and responding to antisemitism in today’s educational landscape. At this program, Dr. Laura Shaw Frank, AJC's Vice President, Center for Education Advocacy,...
Hebrew Essentials: Learn to Read!
REGISTER Mondays | 8:00 – 9:00 AM (ET) | Zoom OCT 20, 27 • NOV 3, 10, 17, 24 • DEC 1, 8 In just eight weeks, this course will build the foundation for Hebrew reading from the ground up—learning letters, vowels, pronunciation, and reading...
Canasta Lessons
REGISTER Canasta class is operated by our Canasta coordinator, Bunny Shankman. For more information about dates, times, and pricing, please fill out this form or email bunnyshankman@gmail.com.
Canasta
REGISTER Join us for Canasta every Monday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We provide snacks, all game materials, and support for any questions you may have. All experience levels are welcome, but participants should have a solid understanding of the game and be able to play independently....
Midday Minyan: A Daily Gathering for Prayer, Mourning, and Community
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.
Fall New Moms Group
REGISTER For parents with a child aged 0 to 6 months 6-part series meeting on October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, and December 2 Our weekly New Moms Group offers a warm, welcoming space to explore the joys and challenges of new motherhood. Together,...
Midday Minyan: A Daily Gathering for Prayer, Mourning, and Community
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.
Sprouts Adventure Playtime 2025-26
REGISTER A weekly drop-in offering for ages 2 – 4 and a grown-up. Weekly registration with class packs available. Keep your child moving with playtime on our large indoor play space with Jewish-themed hands-on activities and pizza! Parachute, cooking, stories, songs, art, and games will...
CRS Gotham BBYO Chopped
REGISTER Think you can handle the heat… and the creativity? Join CRS Gotham BBYO for a wild teen cooking showdown where quick thinking meets crazy flavors! Compete in mystery ingredient challenges like Chopped, then face the fiery/sour finale with a Hot Ones-style spice twist. Cantor...
The History of Israeli Cinema
REGISTER Discover the rich history and legacy of Israeli film through this online class with a top expert. How is film molded by national memory — and how does film create it? This course traces the development of cinema in Israel/Palestine from the 1930s to...
Ritual Committee Meeting
REGISTER The Rodeph Sholom Ritual Committee offers a space for all congregants to connect with clergy and discuss matters related to worship and the spiritual life of the congregation. The committee's goal is to make Jewish ritual meaningful, inclusive, and engaging for all members of...
Midday Minyan: A Daily Gathering for Prayer, Mourning, and Community
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.
Lunch and Learn: The Current State of Anti-Semitism in America with the ADL
REGISTER Associate Regional Director of the ADL, David White, joins us for a lunch briefing on the current state of anti-Semitism in America.
Children’s Choir
REGISTER This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. Give your child the joy of music, friendship, and community. Open to students in Grade 2 and up, the CRS Children’s Choir sings at services throughout the year and performs...
Sholom Singers Adult Choir
REGISTER This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. Celebrate your love of Jewish music and community by singing with the Sholom Singers Adult Choir. Open to all adult congregants, this ensemble brings our services and special events to...
Discovering Judaism – Semester A (2025)
COMPLETE INTEREST FORM For those seeking an orientation to Judaism and Jewish life, this course is an excellent place to begin. Over the course of two semesters, we will explore holidays, lifecycles, theology, sacred texts, history, and personal practices. The class is designed as a...
CRS Outings: See Queen of Versailles on Broadway
REGISTER This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. Join CRS for a night on Broadway to see Queen of Versailles, the new musical inspired by the story of Jackie Siegel. From computer engineer to Mrs. Florida to billionairess, Jackie...
Social Skills Group for Children Led by a Licensed Art Therapist – Series One Fall 2025 | Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom
REGISTER A social skills group for children, led by a licensed art therapist, offering social and emotional support while helping kids develop conversational, friendship, and problem-solving skills. Meeting weekly from September 11, 2025, through January 22, 2025 on these specific dates: , 9/11, 9/18, 9/25,...
Daytime Mah Jongg
REGISTER Two Bam! Four Dot! Six Crack! We are all loving Mah Jongg at Rodeph Sholom! About Our Games Join us for open play hosted by CRS members on Thursdays at CRS! Beginners and experienced players are welcome – however, this is not a...
Midday Minyan: A Daily Gathering for Prayer, Mourning, and Community
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.
CRS Blood Drive
REGISTER Join us in making a difference! Help The New York Blood Center combat blood shortages. Your blood donation can save up to three lives in just one hour. Judaism is clear about pikuach nefesh, our obligation to act in order to preserve life; this...
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....
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...
Healing Together: A Support Group for Women Recovering from Cancer | Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom
REGISTER Healing Together: A Support Group for Women Recovering from Cancer You're invited to join a therapeutic support group for women in the process of recovering from cance, a safe, intimate, and supportive space to pause, reflect, share, receive, and heal together. The group will...
Parenting Classes for Parents of Children with ADHD | Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom
REGISTER Parenting Classes for Parents of Children with ADHD הדרכת הורים קבוצתית להורים לילדים המתמודדים עם הפרעות קשב, בהנחיית יעל עומר. ימי חמישי | 4 מפגשים | החל מ-23 באוקטובר | $200
Hillel College Prep: Make the Most Out of Your College Search
REGISTER Finding the college or university that’s right for your student can be a little (or a lot) overwhelming — especially with so many factors to consider. And while there’s not yet a magic wand or AI to generate the perfect college match, Hillel’s tools...
Now It’s My Turn – Series 1 | 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 מתי בפעם האחרונה שמת את עצמך במרכז וביררת מה את...
Mom’s Morning – Special CPR Session | Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom
REGISTER A group for moms with infants (0-1 years 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 -...
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: A Daily Gathering for Prayer, Mourning, and Community
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.
‘Get Out the Vote’ Shabbat
CRS is proud to join congregations across New York for a special Shabbat dedicated to civic engagement and the power of the vote. In partnership with UJA and Jewish Voters Unite, we come together to inspire participation, raise awareness, and strengthen our democracy.
Singin’ Swingin’ Shabbat
REGISTER Join us for Singin’ Swingin’ Shabbat—Sholom Sprouts’ weekly celebration for children ages 0–4, their siblings, and their grown-ups. Start 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”...
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...
Blessing of the Animals – Zoom
REGISTER This gathering is for animals who prefer to stay at home, if you would like to attend in person at 1 PM in Riverside Park, please click here. Animals that live with us become a part of our families! Join us on Zoom for...
Blessing of the Animals
REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON REGISTER FOR ZOOM This gathering is for animals who enjoy exploring outdoors, if you would like to attend virtually at 12 PM, please click here. Animals that live with us become part of our families! Join us as we bless our animals...