1940s and 50s – Rodeph Sholom worked hard to support the war effort, and to be essential part serving earlier pioneering generations as they grew into their retirement years in the 1950s. The 1950s was also an era of new view of early childhood education as a foundation for a good life, and CRS stepped up.
- 1942: 100th anniversary of CRS celebrated with guest speaker Presidential candidate Wendell Wilkie.
- 1942-45: CRS became a model for congregational involvement in World War II war effort. Under the direction of the War Activities committee, it served as a distribution center for items sent to troops overseas and as a headquarters for local air raid wardens and air defense groups.
- 1952: Gunter Hirschberg appointed Cantor, succeeding Nathan Meltzoff who retired as Cantor Emeritus; Foundation Fund established to ensure Temple’s future financial stability.
- 1953: Golden Age Club founded for local seniors, a pioneer activity in the Reform Movement.
- 1958: Nursery school founded under the direction of Mrs. Gerda Miller.
