Indivisible? The Challenges of Jewish Peoplehood
Congregation Rodeph Sholom 7 West 83rd Street, New York
Week of Events
Early Childhood Retreat
Experience Shabbat in community with other families by enjoying a weekend of learning, fun-filled activities, and time in nature. This weekend is a great opportunity to connect with old friends, meet new families, and make meaningful memories together.
Sunday, April 26, 2026
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April 26, 2026 –Shaharit (Online)
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April 26, 2026 –Indivisible? The Challenges of Jewish Peoplehood
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April 26, 2026 –Minha (Online)
Shaharit (Online)
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.
Indivisible? The Challenges of Jewish Peoplehood
How wide is the tent of Jewish peoplehood? Is being a “good Jew” dependent on your: Beliefs? Practices? Affiliations? Connection to Israel? Explore the complex identity of the Jewish people with Rabbi Ben Spratt, Rabbi Leon Morris, and Nechama Goldman Barash.
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Monday, April 27, 2026
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April 27, 2026 –Shaharit
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April 27, 2026 –Minha (Online)
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April 27, 2026 –The Great Divide: American Jews and Israel Today
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April 27, 2026 –Connections Cocktail Hour
Shaharit
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
The Great Divide: American Jews and Israel Today
For decades, American Jews embraced Israel, celebrating its achievements and contributing billions. Recent Gaza war tensions reveal generational fractures, declining emotional attachment, and sharp criticism. What does this mean for the future? Bret Stephens and Jeremy Ben-Ami discuss paths forward.
Connections Cocktail Hour
Join us for a relaxed hour with good conversation and your favorite drink. All are welcome.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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April 28, 2026 –Shaharit
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April 28, 2026 –Shirah with Shira
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April 28, 2026 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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April 28, 2026 –Minha (Online)
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April 28, 2026 –Introduction to Judaism
Shaharit
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.
Shirah with Shira
Join our Hebrew immersion class for 3- and 4-year-olds with Shira Averbuch. Through music, stories, and movement, children and caregivers build community, explore Jewish traditions, and experience Israeli culture in a fun, engaging environment.
Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
We invite you to join this group, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Introduction to Judaism
Curious about Judaism, considering conversion, or seeking deeper understanding? Join Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg for a weekly in-person course exploring core concepts, theology, prayer, and practice—no experience necessary. Discover community, meaning, and your unique Jewish path.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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April 29, 2026 –Shaharit
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April 29, 2026 –Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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April 29, 2026 –Minha (Online)
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April 29, 2026 –Ma Ahavti Toratekha: Torah in Rabbi Roly Matalon’s Honor with Rabbi Jan Uhrbach
Shaharit
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Start your day with soulfulness and equanimity with this weekly mindfulness meditation practice, led by Rabbi Shuli Passow and informed by themes from the Torah portion.
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Ma Ahavti Toratekha: Torah in Rabbi Roly Matalon’s Honor with Rabbi Jan Uhrbach
This week in our series honoring Rabbi Roly Matalon’s 40 years of leadership, we welcome Rabbi Jan Uhrbach for a special teaching—exploring Torah in the spirit of the depth, curiosity, and spiritual seriousness that have shaped Roly’s rabbinate.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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April 30, 2026 –Shaharit
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April 30, 2026 –Faith into Action: Jewish Leadership in the Reproductive Rights Movement
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April 30, 2026 –In the Mirror: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
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April 30, 2026 –A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
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April 30, 2026 –Jews Demand: ICE OUT of NYC!
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April 30, 2026 –Minha (Online)
Shaharit
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.
Faith into Action: Jewish Leadership in the Reproductive Rights Movement
Join NCJW NY and Jews for Repro NY’s spring convening focused on examining reproductive justice through a Jewish lens and exploring the importance of Jewish involvement in this fight—past, present, and future.
In the Mirror: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
We will continue our close reading of short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis; in order to uncover deeper layers of our own selves, and to become better equipped to wrestle with our human nature.
A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Dip into the world of daf yomi (daily Talmud study) with this weekly look at highlights from the past week’s pages. All are welcome—you do not need any prior experience studying Talmud.
Jews Demand: ICE OUT of NYC!
On April 30, Jews around the country will gather to demand ICE OUT, anchored by a mass action in New York City. Join fellow BJ community members to stand with immigrants and reject ICE brutality and violence.
Minha (Online)
Join us in virtual community for Minha (the afternoon service) including Pirkei Avot. As we maintain a collective spiritual practice, please join us in supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish.
Friday, May 1, 2026
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May 1, 2026 –Shaharit
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May 1, 2026 –Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Iliana Brodsky
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May 1, 2026 –Bim Bam
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May 1, 2026 –Hitoreri
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May 1, 2026 –Kabbalat Shabbat
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May 1, 2026 –Community Oneg
Shaharit
Develop a daily Jewish practice and help us make a minyan so our members can say kaddish for their loved ones. Join us in person Monday through Friday and other special days with Torah reading, and every day on Zoom.
Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Iliana Brodsky
Join BJ Rabbinic Fellow, Iliana Brodsky, for weekly parashah (torah portion) study following Friday morning minyan. We will study challenges in the text whether textual, moral, or theological.
Bim Bam
Bim Bam is a joyful gathering for children three and under to get ready for Shabbat through singing, movement, and stories, while practicing traditions such as lighting candles and saying Kiddush.
Hitoreri
Hitoreri is our monthly teen-only Kabbalat Shabbat & dinner, and a favorite BJ teen tradition. Teens participate in a Kabbalat Shabbat service led by their own classmates followed by Shabbat dinner and time for the teens to catch up and hang out.
Kabbalat Shabbat
Join us on Friday nights for a joyful Kabbalat Shabbat service infused with uplifting melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition.
Community Oneg
Come together after Kabbalat Shabbat to catch up with friends and meet new people over delicious nosh and some drinks.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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May 2, 2026 –Hakhanah LaTefillah
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May 2, 2026 –Shabbat Morning Services
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May 2, 2026 –Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
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May 2, 2026 –Elementary School Shabbat Morning Services
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May 2, 2026 –How the Arts Can Bring Israelis and Palestinians Together
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May 2, 2026 –Bridges in Sound: Bob Dylan’s American Mythology
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May 2, 2026 –Arvit and Havdalah
Hakhanah LaTefillah
On alternating weeks, join Rabbi Roly Matalon to prepare the soul and open the heart for Shabbat morning prayers through the singing of piyutim and brief reflections.
Early Childhood Shabbat Service (Age 6 and Under)
We are excited to offer this lively service, featuring songs, stories, Torah reading, and more! This service is intended for families with children from birth through age 7.
Elementary School Shabbat Morning Services
Join us every Saturday morning for a lively and engaging Shabbat service designed for kids in grades 1-6, led by one of our music educators, Phoebe Eskovitz and Matt Arons. We look forward to seeing you there!
How the Arts Can Bring Israelis and Palestinians Together
Hear from leaders of FeelBeit – a groundbreaking, Israeli-Palestinian cultural center on Jerusalem’s East-West border – to learn about the cutting-edge music, dance, theater, and visual arts that bring together Israeli and Palestinian artists and audiences by the thousands, even now.
Bridges in Sound: Bob Dylan’s American Mythology
Bridges in Sound turns to the music of Bob Dylan—whose poetry offers insight into the complexity of the human soul and inspired generations to question power, morality, faith, and human dignity. Featuring Gabrielle Stravelli, Dan Nadel, Hagar Ben-Ari, and Yuval Lion.
Arvit and Havdalah
Join us in virtual community for Arvit (the evening service), as we maintain a collective spiritual practice while supporting all those in our midst who are saying Kaddish. We will conclude with havdalah and end Shabbat together as a community.