Events and Worship at CRS April 2018
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Rodeph Sholom is an extended family of people who care about each other and our community. We seek to enrich the lives of our members, to contribute to the continuance and vitality of the Jewish people, and to help repair the world.
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Passover Seventh Day Service and Yizkor
Friday, April 6 at 10:15 AM
On the seventh day of Passover, we come together for a festival morning service that includes Yizkor.
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Shir Chadash
Friday, April 13 at 6:00 PM
A lively, musical, song-filled service led by our wonderful cantors and clergy alongside our outstanding instrumentalists on keyboard, drums, guitar, and flute. This month's Shir Chadash service will feature the
Children's Choir
, and will be followed by the
Freedom Seder
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Freedom Seder
Friday, April 13 at 7:00 PM
"Now more than ever, let us gather together."
Hosted by the Social Action Committee, the Freedom Seder is a meal of fellowship with Memorial Baptist Church. Join us for a night of celebration of our common experiences and commitment to values of freedom and justice.
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Chamber Music at Rodeph Sholom
Saturday, April 7, immediately following Shabbat Morning Services
Cantor Rebecca Garfein returns for this last, don't-miss concert of the season!
Cantor Garfein sings Leonard Bernstein in honor of his 100th year, and renowned Israeli pianist Benjamin Hochman performs Dvorak's "Quartet for Piano and Strings."
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Children's Choir Concert
Friday, April 13 at 6:00 PM
The Children's Choir participates in CRS services and performs at special concerts throughout New York City.
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Celebrate Israel
Sunday, April 15
UWS Rabbis Forum at 2:00 PM
The Upper West Side’s synagogues, schools, and Jewish organizations are coming together for a neighborhood-wide celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day. Join the celebration!
This includes a special appearance by
Rabbi Robert N. Levine
at the
UWS Rabbis Forum.
Come hear Rabbi Levine and other local rabbis share what they struggle with and celebrate on the occasion of Israel’s 70th birthday.
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Musical May at Congregation Rodeph Sholom
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The Cantors, In Concert: Voices of a Generation
Wednesday, May 2 at 7:30 PM
Congregation Rodeph Sholom cordially invites you to a concert honoring Senior Cantor Rebecca Garfein for 18 years of leadership and celebrating her 25th anniversary of graduating from HUC-JIR cantorial school, as well as receiving her honorary degree of Doctor of Music,
honoris causa
. This will be a delightful early spring evening featuring the best cantors from across the nation. Tickets on sale now at
rodephsholom.org/cantors.
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Rodeph Sholom Theater Company Presents
Lionel Bart's
Oliver!
Tuesday, May 1 at 7:00 PM
Thursday, May 3 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 5 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, May 6 at 1:30 PM and 6:00 PM
"Consider yourself" invited! Rodeph Sholom Theater Company returns with a presentation of Lionel Bart's
Oliver!
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BUY AN AD
in the
Oliver!
Stagebill!
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Spring Shabbaton
Nava Tehila
Friday, May 11 at 6:00 PM
Erev Shabbat
Saturday, May 12
10:15 AM Shabbat Morning Service
6:00 PM Havdalah
Israeli music sensation
Nava Tehila
creates innovative prayer experiences that weave contemporary Israeli music with music from other Middle Eastern and Hasidic traditions.
They, along with the CRS Adult Ensemble, will help us celebrate and honor
Rabbi Ben Spratt and Cantor Shayna De Lowe
on their 10-year anniversary at Rodeph Sholom.
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Social Action |
Tikkun Olam
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E-Advocacy For April 2018
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St. Xavier's Soup Kitchen
Sunday, April 8 at 11:30 AM
Help serve meals to those in need.
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Days for Girls
Monday, May 7 at 6:30 PM
Help the Sisterhood and The Church of St. Matthew and St. Timothy make feminine hygiene kits for girls and women in need.
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Volunteer at the CRS Homeless Shelter
Volunteering for one night makes a real difference in the life of someone who needs help
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Ongoing Adult Programming
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Mah Jongg
Thursday, April 12 at 12:00 PM
We offer a delightful afternoon of semi-fierce and fun competition. Whether you're an expert or a novice, come enjoy the camaraderie, chocolate, and chips.
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Lunch Together
Tuesday, April 17 at 11:30 AM
A wonderful way to connect, learn, and eat. Try it - you'll like it!
This month, Incoming Assistant Rabbi Juli Karol will talk about the
mikveh
and rituals associated with it.
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Book Group
Thursday, May 3 at 7:00 PM
We hope you enjoyed last month's
Honest Deceptions
; please join us for our May 3rd discussion of
TBD
by tbd.
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Personal and Spiritual Pathways Through the Psalms
Friday, April 13 at 12:00 PM
With Rabbi Jackie Ellenson, we will delve into biblical expressions of searching for God's presence and reckoning with good and evil in the world.
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Havdalah Unplugged
Saturday, April 28 at 6:00 PM
The perfect way to start a new week, Havdalah Unplugged will feature music and stories, a chance to kick back, reflect, and soak up the positive energy of others. It's something refreshing, something different, and something at which we'd love to see you.
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A Note from Your Development Team
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Ner Tamid Society
Have you included Rodeph Sholom in your estate planning? Let us know so we can honor your dedication to CRS and legacy for future generations. Members who have made provisions in their wills on behalf of the synagogue will have their names inscribed on the Ner Tamid Society plaque in the lobby.
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People come to lunch, learn, and laugh out loud at Lunch Together.
Find out
what we have in store next month!
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Congregation Rodeph Sholom | (212) 362-8800 | info@crsnyc.org | rodephsholom.org
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