Roosevelt Island jewish congregation

ROOSEVELT ISLAND JEWISH CONGREGATION

Cantor Sarah Myerson, Spiritual Leader.  Nina Lublin, President.   

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We are horrified and devastated by the killing of two young Israeli Embassy workers late Wednesday night, May 21, outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC during a reception for the American Jewish Committee.  Acts of Antisemitism have no place here or anywhere.  We continue to pray for Peace for Jews and for everyone everywhere. 

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DEAR FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS, NEWCOMERS & LONG-TIMERS

The RIJC has been a strong community presence here on Roosevelt Island for over 40 years.  We are fortunate to have among our friends & members, people who have been here since the late 1970’s & early 1980’s, along with some of their children & 

grandchildren, as well as more recent arrivals with their multi-generational presence.  And we continue to welcome new Island neighbors & friends of all ages & backgrounds.  It is always a good time to join us for services & all of the RIJC events.

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An Enormous Thank You from Nina Lublin, RIJC President

On Saturday, May 10, a loyal Minyan of the RIJC helped Lucia Finchelstein, plus more than 30 of her friends & family from NYC & Argentina & other international cities, celebrate her Bat Mitzvah.  Cantor Myerson led a wonderful & educational Saturday morning Shabbat service and was joined by Michal Melamed & Gadi Levanon for the Torah service with Lucia, who read very well & gave a powerful speech.  The Service was followed by a beautiful collation of fruit, cookies, bagels, & beverages.

 

We are extremely grateful to our Friday night Set-up Crew: Steve Silverstein, Michal Melamed, Ron Meltzer & Lucia’s Mom, Laura.  We are even more appreciative & thankful for nearly every Saturday morning attendee who helped us Break-down our Sanctuary.

It took a village ... and the village delivered.

 

A MESSAGE FROM CANTOR MYERSON

Welcome to Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation!

 

We are a warm community, welcoming Jews (and loved ones) of all ages, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, and abilities.  We meet a few times each month to celebrate Shabbat and festivals through prayer and study, singing and meditating, eating and drinking.

We have an incredible Hebrew School where each student learns at their own individual pace, and we craft each B’nei Mitzvah process to be personally meaningful.

Our upcoming services are:

Sunday June 1 or Monday June 2--Shavu'ot.  Exact date, time, and location to be announced.

Friday night June 13 at 7pm, highlighting liturgical settings by queer composers for Pride!

Friday night June 20 at 7pm.

We break for summer, resuming fall activities after Labor Day.

 

​​​SHABBAT Services

​Our next Shabbat Services will be Friday, June 13 and June 20.  All services begin at 7:00 pm in our Sanctuary in the Cultural Center, unless otherwise noted via email.  Additional details and specifics coming via RIJC.org and by Email.

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​The RIJC encourages friends & neighbors to host Oneg Shabbats in their homes on those evenings after services.  If you would like to be graciously involved, please contact Nina to volunteer.​

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SONG CIRCLES

The next Circle meets Monday, June 16, from 7:30 - 8:30 PM. We will learn 3 new melodies & the stories behind them, with the exact subject to be announced.  All are welcome! No singing experience is necessary!  Please contact Amber at  alseligson@gmail.com  for location & additional information.  

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​​​HEBREW SCHOOL

Winter /Spring 2025 Hebrew School classes are in session through June 5.

Please contact Michal at  michalmelamed@yahoo.com  for exact schedule & location, enrollment information & more.

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​SUNDAY MINYAN

Our RIJC Sunday Minyan continues, now in a new location.  Please contact Michal  at  michalmelamed@yahoo.com  for details & to make sure you are on the Reminder List.

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Suggestions & Questions always welcome & appreciated.

Looking Forward...

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Nina

ninalublin1@gmail.com

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Cantor Myerson
cantor.sarah.myerson@gmail.com