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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TONIGHT--
Annual Meeting of the Congregation
You are invited to attend the 169th Annual Meeting of the Congregation in the Eisner Auditorium.
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Lunch Together
Tuesday, May 17; 11:30am
What is Secular Yeshiva? With Noga Brenner-Sami. Dairy lunch will be served. Suggested donation of $8. Guests without reservations will be seated as space permits. Click HERE to view a flyer for this event. |
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CRS High School Graduation Service
Friday, May 20; 6:00pm
Congregation Rodeph Sholom cordially invites you to attend the
High School Graduation Service when we will honor our Graduates:
Alexander Beer
Marissa Bendit
Jill Chatzinoff
Sarah Gleberman
Sofia Mandel
Harrison Weigel
Alexander Wikstrom
Max Wiseltier
Alexis Ziebelman
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Growing Older in NYC: Less Talking, More Walking...(CBCO at CRS)
Monday, May 23; 6:30pm
After a brief orientation about our next steps, we'll begin the research on issues of growing older by going out in the neighborhood and examining quality-of-life bellweathers here on the Upper West Side. Wear your walking shoes! RSVP to cbco@crsnyc.org. Click HERE to view a flyer for this event. |
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Jewish Community Memorial Day Event
Monday, May 30; 7:00pm
Program: 7:30-8:30pm; Action Center: 8:30pm-10:00pm
The Jewish Center, 131 West 86th Street (between Amsterdam and Columbus)
Program includes remarks by Four Star General Robert Magnus, (USMC) and Dorine Kenney, whose son, Jacob Fletcher, was killed in Iraq in 2003. We will also be joined by over 50 Marines! We also encourage you to stay after the program for refreshments and to make care packages for service members abroad. Please consider bringing with you donations of DVDs.
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GLBT Shabbat Service and Dinner
Friday, June 3
Erev Shabbat Service, 6:00pm: Sign-language interpreter to be present
Dinner, 7:30pm
Dinner co-sponsored by the Rodeph Sholom, GLBT Committee, The JCC in Manhattan, Heb'ro, JQ Youth, the CBST 20/30s Group, GLYDSA. RSVP is necessary. The speaker for the evening, Micia Mosely, Ph.D., is a diversity and education facilitator, performer and comedian. She will speak about what it means to be an ally to the LGBT community, moving beyond tolerance to inclusion and support. Click HERE to view a flyer for this event.
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Israel Day Parade
Sunday, June 5
Brunch, 11:15am; Step Off, 12:30pm
This year we will be having a pre-parade brunch with Temple Shaaray Tefila and marching with ARZA! Please RSVP at israelcommittee@crsnyc.org or call 646-454-3031. Click HERE to view a flyer for this event.
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Annual Service of Confirmation
Tuesday, June 7; 6:00pm
Join us at our annual Service of Confirmation where we will recognize CRS Confirmands from throughout our illustrious history, Erev Shavuot, followed by the opening of the 6th floor installation of Confirmation Class Photos and a festive reception, including a light dinner. Former Confirmands will participate in the ceremony. Please RSVP by Tuesday, May 24 at confirmands@crsnyc.org.
This year's Confirmands to be honored are:
Joshua Bass
Miriam Bial
Zoe Dubno
David Elitzer
Samuel Kornblau
Maddison Levine
Zachary Schlesinger
Steven Siegel
Seth Singer
Matthew Slonim
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Mah Jongg at CRS
Thursday, June 9; 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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Spring Open House for Prospective Members
Wednesday, June 15; 6:00-7:30pm
(drop-ins welcome at any time)
Let all your friends know that they are invited to learn about our wonderful synagogue. For questions or to let us know your friend will attend, email membership@crsnyc.org or call 646-454-3055.
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Memorial Plaques
Have you noticed the six large Yahrzeit frames at the back of the synagogue's Main Sanctuary? The names on these frames reach back into the history of the congregation as loving testimonials to the vibrant individuals who remain cherished by family and friends. During Yizkor services (Yom Kippur, Shemeni Atzeret/Simchat Torah, Passover, and Shavuot) the light next to all the Memorial Plaques are lit.
If you haven't yet arranged for a plaque for your own loved one, now is the time to plan ahead so that the plaque will be installed in time for next year's Yiskor services, beginning with Yom Kippur. The donation for each Memorial Plaque is $3,000. For more information or to place an order, please contact Deborah Siegel, Development Director, at 646-454-3050 or dsiegel@crsnyc.org. We also have options for Memorials at Union Field Cemetery.
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Adult Learning and Life
Ongoing Adult Education Classes
Therapists' Study Group
June 9, 3:00pm
Rabbi Lisa J. Grushcow, D. Phil.
How to Raise a Mentsch: Teen Edition
May 17, 31 and June 14, 9:00-10:30am
Rabbi Lisa J. Grushcow, D. Phil.
Baby Mentsch
May 16, 9:00-10:30am
Rabbi Benjamin H. Spratt
Text Out of Context
May 19, 26, June 2, 8:00-9:00am
Rabbi Andrea Myers
Beginning Hebrew
Mondays (6:30-7:30pm)
Tuesdays (8:00-9:00am)
Wednesdays (8:00-9:00am)
Sara Rosen
Continuing Hebrew
Mondays (7:30-8:30pm)
Wednesdays (9:00-10:00am)
Sara Rosen
Franz Rosenzweig, The Star of Redemption:
On Being and Being Jewish
May 17, 24, 31, 7:15pm
Dr. Howard Ruttenberg
The Vocabulary of Jewish Texts
May 25, June 1, 7:00-8:30pm
Rabbi Leora Kaye
Pray, Love, Eat! Kashrut, Ethics, and Jewish
Eating in Modern America
June 6, Noon-1:30pm
Rabbi Sari Laufer
Seminar in Jewish History
May 19, Noon-1:30pm
Rabbi Lisa J. Grushcow, D.Phil.
Adult B'nei Mitzvah
Tuesdays, 7:00pm
The Adult B'nei Mitzvah Service will be held on June 4
Rabbi Sari R. Laufer
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Jewish Community Study of
New York
Every decade, a comprehensive study of the New York Jewish community is conducted to assess emerging needs in New York, Long Island, and Westchester and inform planning for years to come. Interviewing will continue through the end of June. It is important to participate if you receive a call from the survey The responses will help Jewish organizations determine how to best meet the needs of all kinds of Jewish New Yorkers.
For more information, you can visit www.jewish-community-study-new-york.org, call 212-836-1476, or
email communitystudy@ujafedny.org.
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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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May
Donation Box:
New Eyeglasses
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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