Welcome to the
Roosevelt Island jewish congregation
Our Temple in the Cultural Center
Over 40 years of prayers, services & more...
High Holiday Childrens Services
One of the many family friendly events
RIJC Holidays
Annual observances of festivals & holidays, including Tu B'Shevat & more...
RIJC Events
Purimschpiel!
Adult Learning!
ROOSEVELT ISLAND JEWISH CONGREGATION
Cantor Sarah Myerson, Spiritual Leader. Nina Lublin, President.
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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.
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:
Friday night April 25 at 7pm, commemorating the Shoah.
Saturday morning May 10 at 9:30am
Friday night May 16 at 7pm
Sunday June 1 (Shavu'ot) time TBA
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.
Thursday April 24, you’re welcome to join me at the Rockaways Yom Hashoah community commemoration. I’ll perform a concert of songs composed during the Shoah, asserting the resilience, strength and creativity of both those who survived and those who did not, may their memories be for blessing. Sunday April 27, I'll perform at another commemoration event, Songs from Testimonies at the Westchester Jewish Center.
​​​SHABBAT Services
Our next Shabbat Services will be Friday April 25, May 16, 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
Thank You to everyone who joined Amber on April 21. The next Circle meets Monday, May 18, with tunes and location to be announced. ​Contact Amber at alseligson@gmail.com for exact location & with any questions or suggestions.
​​​HEBREW SCHOOL —
Winter /Spring 2025 Hebrew School classes are in session.
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
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Cantor Myerson
cantor.sarah.myerson@gmail.com