1980s – Tikkun olam, in the form of sewing, helping the poor, and making contributions to worthy causes were part of CRS from the first day. In this era, we upped our game considerably.
- 1981: Concerned Citizens Committee established as CRS’ social action and community outreach arm.
- 1983: In response to challenge from Mayor Koch to NYC synagogues and churches to house the homeless, CRS opens homeless shelter for men.
- 1985: CRS embarked on a major refurbishment of the lobby and the Sanctuary, restoring them to their original state.
- 1988: Rabbi Gunther Hirschberg elected President of the New York Board of Rabbis.
- 1989: Congregation mourned the death of Rabbi Gunter Hirschberg.
