1850s & 60s — As Rodeph Sholom became an established shul, leadership and congregants pursued tikkun olam and its central role in the serving the Jewish Community.
- 1850: With 189 members, CRS moved to new home on Clinton Street. Synagogue purchased tract of land in Cypress Hills for future site of new cemetery, presently Union Field Cemetery.
- 1858: CRS contributed financial aid to Jewish community in New Orleans stricken by epidemic.
- 1865: Representatives of CRS participated in Memorial services at Union Square for President Lincoln.
- 1866: Magazine Jewish Messenger praised congregation for allowing “liberal” Rabbi Huebsch to preach a sermon.
