Dear Congregants,
Below you will find information about CRS services, events, and news. Please also visit our website by clicking HERE.
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The Clergy, Staff and Board of Trustees of Rodeph Sholom wish you a Sweet and Happy Passover.
PASSOVER EVENTS AND SERVICES
The 21st Annual Memorial
John Kowal/ Rev. Preston Washington Freedom Seder
Friday, April 15; 7:30-9:00pm
Join with CRS and our friends from Memorial Baptist Church in Harlem to commemorate our common journey out of slavery to freedom.
$25 per person; To RSVP, please e-mail freedomseder@crsnyc.org or call 646-454-3121.
Click HERE to view a flyer for this event.
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Congregational Passover Seder
with Rabbi Grushcow and Cantor De Lowe
Monday, April 18; 6:00pm
Join us for a meaningful and delicious Passover celebration!
Please RSVP: passover@crsnyc.org or call 646-454-3120
For more information on cost click HERE to view a flyer.
First Day of Passover Service
Tuesday, April 19; 10:00-11:30am
Last Day of Passover Yizkor Service
Monday, April 25; 10:00-11:30am
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David Grover and Grover's Gang
Family Passover Concert
Sunday, April 24; 2:00pm
For ages 3-9. Grover will be joined for several songs by the Children's Choir of Congregation Rodeph Sholom.
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RSS/PA Bazaar
Thursday, April 28; 8:00am-5:00pm
Come shop at the P.A. Bazaar and Gift Show on April 28! http://www.rodephsholomschool.org/bazaar Click HERE to view a flyer for this event.
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Chamber Music at Rodeph Sholom
April 29 at 8:00pm
Pre-concert Kiddush will be served at 7:30pm in Eisner followed by refreshments and talkback with the musicians after the concert. For more information and to RSVP, email chambermusic@crsnyc.org or call the Cantor's Study 646-454-3039.
Click HERE for the flyer.
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Annual Yom Hashoah
Reading of the Names
Sunday, May 1; 10:00pm until Monday, May 2 6:00pm
Location: The Carlebach Shul, 305 West 79th Street, beginning 10pm until 8:30am, continuing at the JCC in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Avenue
Rodeph Sholom volunteers are needed to participate in this Upper Westside annual commemoration. Please contact Julie: jstandig@crsnyc.org or 646-454-3021. Our time slot for this year is Monday, May 2 at 5:00am.
On May 1 and 2 , three films will also be shown as part of the
Saviors on the Screen film series:
In the Shadow of the Acopolis & It was Nothing...It was Everything (Sunday at 7:00-9:00 pm)
Ingelore (Monday, 7:00-8:00pm)
The Roundup (La Rafle) (8:30-10:30pm)
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The Rodeph Sholom Congregational Family Israel Trip Is Back!
Join us for an unforgettable experience as we travel with members of our clergy and see Israel in a unique and inspiring way. This will be a very active trip, full of outdoor activities. The dates for the trip are: December 22, 2011 - January 1, 2012. Come to a brief informational meeting on May 2 at 7:00pm to answer questions and to show you and your family why - THIS year in Jerusalem!
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Rabbi Myers Book Reading and Signing
Tuesday, May 3 at 7:15pm
Rabbi Myers reads from her new book, The Choosing: A Rabbi's Journey from Silent Nights to High Holy Days. Click HERE to view a flyer for this event.
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The Pajama Game Tickets on Sale
Performances - May 4, 5, 7, and 8th! Click HERE for tickets!
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Sisterhood Torah Study
Friday, May 6 8:30am-10:00am (in a private home)
Get into the "Shabbat spirit" through study and conversation with the women of Rodeph Sholom. Gather in a member's home for some breakfast nosh, interesting texts, and meaningful conversations. No previous knowledge or experience is necessary, just a willingness to join the discussion! Please RSVP to sisterhood@crsnyc.org for the address.
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Bring A Friend Shabbat B'yachad
Saturday, May 7; 9:30am
Share what you love about Rodeph Sholom and bring a friend to Shabbat B'yachad! Click HERE for full details.
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Mah Jongg at CRS
Thursday, May 12; 1:00pm-4:00pm
Cards available for purchase for $8.00 or bring your own. Novices and veteran players are all welcome! Click HERE for more information. Please RSVP at mahjongg@crsnyc.org.
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Yom Ha'atzmaut Congregational Celebration
Friday, May 13 6:00pm
Join us for Shabbat services followed by dinner, Yiddish music and dancing with our artists in residence Alicia Sviegals and Steven Weintraub, and activities for all ages. Please RSVP to mstein@crsnyc.org.
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CRS High School Graduation Service
Congregation Rodeph Sholom
cordially invites you to attend the
High School Graduation Service
Friday, May 20, 2011 at 6:00pm
16 Iyar 5771
When we will honor our Graduates:
Alexander Beer
Marissa Bendit
Jill Chatzinoff
Sarah Gleberman
Sofia Mandel
Harrison Weigel
Alexander Wikstrom
Max Wiseltier
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Sign Language Interpreted Services
In an ongoing effort to be a fully inclusive community, Congregation Rodeph Sholom is working toward having sign language interpreters at our Friday night services once a month. Our next ASL-Interpreted Erev Shabbat Service will be held on Friday, April 22. Please stay tuned for future dates in the coming months.
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Looking for a little more
Torah in your life?
Check out the new Rodeph Sholom Torah blog (name TBA), which will give a taste of some of the Torah being taught at the synagogue each week. Look on the website for details; the first posting will be during Passover. Questions to ask or teachings to contribute? Contact rabbigrushcow@crsnyc.org.
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Memorial Plaques
During the Yizkor service on Shavuot, June 8th, the light next to all the Memorial Plaques on the frames in the back of the Main Sanctuary will be lit. If you act quickly, there is still time to arrange for a plaque in memory of your loved one, a loving testimonial to the vibrant individual who remains cherished by you and your family. The donation for each Memorial Plaque is $3,000. To place an order, please contact Deborah Siegel, Development Director, at 646.454.3050 or dsiegel@crsnyc.org.
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Adult Learning and Life
Beyond Hora: Reintroducing Jewish Music and Dance Traditions
Alicia Svigals, Steve Weintraub and
The Center for Traditional Music and Dance
Friday, May 13 - Yom Ha'atzamut: Israel's Independence Day
Ongoing Adult Education Classes
Physicians' Study Group
May 5 at 7:00pm
Therapists' Study Group
May 12 at 3:00pm
How to Raise a Mentsch: Teen Edition
May 3; 9:00-10:30am
Early morning option:
May 11; 8:00am
Rabbi Lisa J. Grushcow, D. Phil.
Baby Mentsch
May 5; 9:00-10:30am
Rabbi Benjamin H. Spratt
Text Out of Context
April 28, May 5 and 12; 8:00 - 9:00am
Rabbi Andrea Myers
Basic Judaism
April 27, May 4 and 11
Wednesdays; 7:00-8:30pm
The Vocabulary of Jewish Texts
Rabbi Kaye
Beginning Hebrew
Mondays (6:30 - 7:30pm)
Tuesdays (8:00 - 9:00am)
Wednesdays (8:00 - 9:00am)
October - May
Sara Rosen
Continuing Hebrew
Mondays (7:30 - 8:30pm)
Wednesdays (9:00 - 10:00am)
Sara Rosen
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Report of the Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee has duly nominated for election the following:
Officers to serve for a one-year term ending in 2012:
Karen Berman - President
Paul Arnsten - Vice President
David Fleischer - Vice President
Harry Frischer - Vice President
Linda F. Vogel Kaplan - Vice President
Sally Kaplan - Vice President
David Resnick - Vice President
Brian Perman - Treasurer
Martin Flumenbaum - Assistant Treasurer
Trustees to be re-elected for a three-year term ending in 2014:
Ann Beaton
Karyn Bendit
Stacy Kanter
At-large Nominating Committee members representing the Congregation to serve for one-year, 2011-2012:
Stephanie Lasher
Rosa Reyes-Oltarsh
Cindy Scheinfeld
Suzanne Waltman (Alternate)
You are also cordially requested to attend the 169th Annual Meeting of the Congregation
Monday, May 16, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Eisner Auditorium
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Underwriting
Opportunities
"Tzedakah begins the moment we decide to think about other people besides ourselves."
-Rabbi Robert Levine
click HERE for CRS underwriting opportunities |
Union Field Cemetery
You are encouraged to come visit and learn more about Rodeph Sholom's historic Union Field Cemetery. Discounted fees are available for CRS members. To learn more about the cemetery, call our knowledgeable staff at 718-366-3748.
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April
Donation Box:
Children's Books
Click HERE to view a flyer for this month's donation box.
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Hearing Enhancement Devices
Hearing enhancement devices are available for all services. Please see the security desk for assistance.
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Bereavement Notices
Click HERE if you would like to be informed of deaths in our community. |
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Bikkur Cholim
We have a committed group of Bikur Cholim volunteers who are going to be visiting the Jewish Home and Hospital. If you or a loved one live there and would appreciate a visit from a friendly Rodeph Sholom visitor, please send an e-mail to visiting@crsnyc.org with contact information.
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