A Light for Generations: An Estate and Legacy Planning Seminar presented by the Ner Tamid Society
Congregation Rodeph Sholom 7 West 83rd Street, New York
Kosha Dillz Unfiltered: Pride, Remembrance, and Courage
The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Centers 1 E 65th St, New York
“Hotter than Usual” | Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom
Congregation Rodeph Sholom 7 West 83rd Street, New York
A Closer Look at Israel – Two Peoples, One Land: Before Israel
Congregation Rodeph Sholom 7 West 83rd Street, New YorkWeek of Events
Sunday, October 4, 2026
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October 4, 2026 -Midday Minyan: A Daily Gathering for Prayer, Mourning, and Community
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.
Monday, October 5, 2026
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October 5, 2026 -Canasta
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October 5, 2026 -Midday Minyan: A Daily Gathering for Prayer, Mourning, and Community
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Featured October 5, 2026 -Featured Fall Get Out The Vote Postcarding
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October 5, 2026 -A Light for Generations: An Estate and Legacy Planning Seminar presented by the Ner Tamid Society
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Featured October 5, 2026 -Featured Kosha Dillz Unfiltered: Pride, Remembrance, and Courage
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October 5, 2026 -“Hotter than Usual” | Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom
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Featured October 5, 2026 -Featured Volunteer with Days for Girls
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October 5, 2026 -Mah Jongg Class
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Featured October 5, 2026 -Featured A Closer Look at Israel – Two Peoples, One Land: Before Israel
Canasta
REGISTER Join us for Canasta on Mondays 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 Get Out The Vote Postcarding
REGISTER Join us for an afternoon of conversation and civic engagement as we gather to write postcards for Center for Common Ground, encouraging black voters in Georgia to make their voices heard. Together, we’ll support democratic participation, connect with one another, and help inspire others
A Light for Generations: An Estate and Legacy Planning Seminar presented by the Ner Tamid Society
REGISTER Join William Samers, Vice President of Planned Giving and Endowments at UJA-Federation of New York, for an informative online seminar exploring planned giving and Congregation Rodeph Sholom’s Ner Tamid Society. A gift through your estate plans is a meaningful way to help ensure the
Kosha Dillz Unfiltered: Pride, Remembrance, and Courage
REGISTER Join teens from across the city at Temple Emanu-El for an evening of film, conversation, reflection, and community in the days leading up to the anniversary of October 7. The evening will begin with a welcome from Kosha Dillz and a rough cut screening
“Hotter than Usual” | Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom
REGISTER “Hotter than Usual” קהילת "לוהטות מה(ר)גיל"- קהילה תומכת של נשים ישראליות בגיל המעבר, קהילה של נשים שמבינות בדיוק מה עובר עלייך
Volunteer with Days for Girls
REGISTER Days for Girls is an International organization which supports menstrual equity around the globe. They make and distribute 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 which
Mah Jongg Class
REGISTER Interested in learning Mah Jongg? Join our monthly classes led by experienced CRS congregants! Each session includes three consecutive days of instruction, followed by an open-play day to practice your skills. Already know how to play? We also offer weekly daytime games and monthly
A Closer Look at Israel – Two Peoples, One Land: Before Israel
REGISTER What does it mean to understand Israel—not only as a modern state, but as a place shaped by competing histories, identities, hopes, and conflicts? This six-part series explores the major moments and forces that have shaped Israeli society, from the land before the establishment
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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October 6, 2026 -Midday Minyan: A Daily Gathering for Prayer, Mourning, and Community
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October 6, 2026 -POSTPONED: The Implications of NY State’s Medical Aid In Dying Act in American and Jewish Law with Peter Strauss, Esq. and Rabbi Ben Spratt
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October 6, 2026 -Mah Jongg Class
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.
POSTPONED: The Implications of NY State’s Medical Aid In Dying Act in American and Jewish Law with Peter Strauss, Esq. and Rabbi Ben Spratt
This program has been postponed. For information on future events, please email crs@crsnyc.org. Join CRS member Peter Strauss and Rabbi Spratt for a conversation about the Medical Aid in Dying Act. Together, they will explore its impact on end-of-life decisions, with Rabbi Spratt addressing key
Mah Jongg Class
REGISTER Interested in learning Mah Jongg? Join our monthly classes led by experienced CRS congregants! Each session includes three consecutive days of instruction, followed by an open-play day to practice your skills. Already know how to play? We also offer weekly daytime games and monthly
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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October 7, 2026 -Midday Minyan: A Daily Gathering for Prayer, Mourning, and Community
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October 7, 2026 -Mah Jongg Class
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Featured October 7, 2026 -Featured Standing Together: October 7th Memorial Evening | Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom
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October 7, 2026 -Discovering Judaism
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.
Mah Jongg Class
REGISTER Interested in learning Mah Jongg? Join our monthly classes led by experienced CRS congregants! Each session includes three consecutive days of instruction, followed by an open-play day to practice your skills. Already know how to play? We also offer weekly daytime games and monthly
Standing Together: October 7th Memorial Evening | Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom
REGISTER Standing Together: October 7th Memorial Evening The Israeli Hug Center invites you to come together on the anniversary of October 7th for a special evening of remembrance, featuring a film screening and conversation with Rita Yedid, a survivor of the Nova massacre. This will
Discovering Judaism
COMPLETE INTEREST FORM For those seeking an orientation to Judaism and Jewish life, this course is a good beginning. Over the course of two semesters, we will explore holidays, lifecycles, theology, sacred texts, history, and personal practices. The class is designed to be a survey
Thursday, October 8, 2026
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Featured October 8, 2026 -Featured CRS Outing: Tour “The Occupied City: New York and the American Revolution”
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October 8, 2026 -Daytime Mah Jongg
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October 8, 2026 -Midday Minyan: A Daily Gathering for Prayer, Mourning, and Community
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October 8, 2026 -Social Skills Group For Children Led By A Licensed Art Therapist – Series 3 | Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom
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October 8, 2026 -Social Skills Group for Children – Fall 2026 | Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom
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October 8, 2026 -Hevruta Club 2026-27 | Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom
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Featured October 8, 2026 -Featured Evening Mah Jongg
CRS Outing: Tour “The Occupied City: New York and the American Revolution”
REGISTER This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here. Marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, this major exhibition transforms the Museum’s entire third floor into a 7,000-square-foot immersive journey through Revolutionary-era New York. Framing the Revolution as a
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 weekly daytime Mah Jongg open play, hosted by CRS congregants. Enjoy a welcoming environment complete with drinks and snacks and all necessary game materials. Players 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.
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.
Social Skills Group for Children – Fall 2026 | Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom
Social skills group for children led by a licensed art therapist Social and emotional support for children. This group will help kids to socialize, establish friendships, and learn problem-solving skills in social situations. סדנת מיומנויות חברתיות לילדים קבוצה לילדים ישראלים דוברי עברית בגילאי 4 עד 16 (בחלוקה לקבוצות לפי גילאים) אשר זקוקים לתגבור במגוון מיומנויות רגשיות וחברתיות וכן בגישור על פערים תרבותיים. מסגרת קבוצתית בה הילדים, מוזמנים להתנסות במגוון משימות חברתיות בצורה של משחק, יצירה וכיף. בקבוצה נלמד את הילד/ה מיומנויות של כישורים חברתיים, נתרגל הבנה של סיטואציות חברתיות, פתרון בעיות חברתיות, שכלול יכולות המשחק החברתי והשיח הרגשי-חברתי בקבוצה. כל זאת במסגרת קטנה ומכילה, המאפשרת ביטוי לקשיים השונים אשר עולים בדרך. 15 מפגשים | ימי חמישי | החל מ-24 ספטמבר | $825 לכל סדרת המפגשים *תאריכים: סדרה 1: ספטמבר 24; אוקטובר 1,8,15,22,29; נובמבר 5,12,19; דצמבר 3,10,17; ינואר 7,14,21. *במידת הצורך ניתן לפנות לקבלת מלגה המנחה: קרן יובל, מטפלת בדרמה (Licensed Creative Arts
Hevruta Club 2026-27 | Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom
REGISTER Hevruta Club 2026-27 חברותא: מפגשים למבוגרים בגילאי 60 פלוס קבוצה למבוגרים שרוצים קהילה מקום מפגש לישראלים החיים בעיר, הזדמנות להיכרות וכמובן לשיחה, שיתוף, התייעצות, חוויות וזמן איכות ביחד כל יום חמישי | 18:00-20:00 | מרכז חיבוק ישראלי, רודף שלום, אפר ווסט דמי השתתפות וחברות בחברותא CLUB הם $10 בחודש ומשלמים אותם בכרטיס שנתי לשנת הפעילות 2026-27 בתשלום אחד של $100. *במידת הצורך ניתן לפנות לצורך קבלת מלגה.
Evening Mah Jongg
REGISTER Join us for monthly evening open play hosted by CRS members at CRS! 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!) Drinks
Friday, October 9, 2026
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October 9, 2026 -Mom’s Mornings – SPECIAL support workshop | Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom
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October 9, 2026 -Volunteer with Backpack Buddies
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October 9, 2026 -Midday Minyan: A Daily Gathering for Prayer, Mourning, and Community
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Featured October 9, 2026 -Featured Sholom Sprouts New Parent Shabbat Playtime
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Featured October 9, 2026 -Featured October 7 Memorial Erev Shabbat Service & Israeli Art Exhibition
Mom’s Mornings – SPECIAL support workshop | Israeli Hug Center at Rodeph Sholom
REGISTER Mom’s Mornings - SPECIAL support workshop בוקר אימהות וקטנטנים במרכז חיבוק ישראלי- סדנה מיוחדת- נושא מתחלף 3 ימי שישי, תאריכים: ספטמבר 18; אוקטובר 2,9 מחיר: $120 *במידת הצורך ניתן לפנות לקבלת מלגה
Volunteer with Backpack Buddies
REGISTER Join CRS members as they address weekend food insecurity for school-aged children by packing and delivering backpacks with free meals. For over 10 years, CRS members have been packing and delivering backpacks of food to meet the great demand of food insecurity. While many
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.
Sholom Sprouts New Parent Shabbat Playtime
REGISTER Join us for this special Shabbat gathering for families who have given birth in the past year (and their siblings!) A songleader will help us usher in this special part of the week with snacks and playtime on our outdoor terrace (weather permitting).
October 7 Memorial Erev Shabbat Service & Israeli Art Exhibition
Join us as we mark three years since October 7 through prayer, music, reflection and art. We are honored to welcome New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin, who will deliver remarks during our Erev Shabbat service. The evening will also launch Into the Light,
Saturday, October 10, 2026
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October 10, 2026 -Lay-Led Torah Study
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October 10, 2026 -Singin’ Swingin’ Shabbat
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October 10, 2026 -ReSoul Shabbat Morning Service
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October 10, 2026 -Torah Study with the Clergy
Lay-Led Torah Study
REGISTER “Turn it and turn it, for everything is in it.” (Pirkei Avot 5:26) In its many years of existence, our Torah study group has found this teaching to be true. Each week brings a conversation about history, culture, theology, and more. New participants are always
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