Our community gathers every Friday evening at 6:00 PM for Erev Shabbat services. Filled with inspiring music and joyful prayer, worship is a wonderful way to end the week, reconnect with friends and family, and welcome Shabbat.
New for 5779, Rodeph Sholom now Live Streams Shabbat services from the Main Sanctuary. Click here to view.
Shir Chadash – Nov 9, Dec 7, Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10, June 14
Shir Chadash is a once-a-month lively, musical Erev Shabbat service led by our wonderful cantors and clergy alongside outstanding instrumentalists on keyboard, wind instruments, and drums. Birthdays are celebrated with Rodeph Sholom chocolate bars—all ages welcome!
Elana Arian Fall Shabbaton – Nov 2-3
Multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter Elana Arian is our artist-in-residence this fall. You will be transported on Erev Shabbat by her powerful, meditative, and moving melodies. Click here for more details.
Meyer W. Nathans Service Award – Nov 30
Every year, we honor a congregant who has demonstrated extraordinary dedication in serving our community.
Chanukah Latke Party – Dec 7
Following a celebratory Shir Chadash service for the Festival of Lights, join us for candle lighting, dreidl spinning, and delicious latkes! Sponsored by Brotherhood.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Service – Jan 18
Featuring guest gospel choirs, this uplifting, joyful, musical service celebrates the values of justice and equality.
Shireinu Integrated Service – Mar 15
Our Shireinu services for people with special needs have been creating comfort and belonging for all at CRS for ten years, with sensory-sensitivity, ASL interpretation, visual aids, and a quiet room. This inclusive service brings the core philosophies, warmth, and structure of our Shireinu service into our Erev Shabbat prayer at CRS.
Our Israel – May 10
In celebration of Yom HaAtzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day), hear clergy reflect on their personal relationships to Israel. A dinner program sponsored by the Israel Committee follows the service.
Confirmation – Jun 7
This milestone celebration marks the culmination of our 10th graders’ year-long exploration of their Judaism through the Confirmation program and trip to Berlin. Led by our Confirmands, this moving service includes a blessing exchange with Rodeph Sholom 4th graders, who are just beginning their B’nai Mitzvah journey.
Adult B’nai Mitzvah Saturday Morning Service – Jun 15
After an 18-month journey of study and transformation, we rejoice in the accomplishments of the Adult B’nai Mitzvah class of 2019. Mazel Tov to all!
LGBTQIA+ Pride – Jun 21
Featuring voices and stories from our community, this service celebrates our LGBTQIA+ pride. Held annually during Pride Month, it is a time to join together and celebrate our connection to each other and our values of acceptance and inclusion.