1870s —In this era CRS functioned as a shul working steadily to ensure that Jews had wide and equal access to American health care and social welfare.
- 1871: Passover collection made for Mt. Sinai Hospital in NYC; formerly known as Jews’ Hospital.
- 1875: Rabbi Aaron Wise, father of Stephen Wise, appointed Rabbi; renovated synagogue rededicated with Conservative service, using choir and organ for first time; criticism evoked by occasional sermons in English instead of German.
- 1878: Dedication of Union Field Cemetery in Cypress Hills, then a three hour ride from the Synagogue by horse and buggy.
- 1879: Young Ladies Sewing Society distributed 100 dresses to Hebrew Free School.
