Roosevelt Island jewish congregation

WELCOME TO THE ROOSEVELT ISLAND JEWISH CONGREGATION

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

 

​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.

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UPCOMING SERVICES ​​​​​​​

• May 21, Shavu'ot evening service and study session, including dairy treats, (time and location coming soon via email)

• June 5, Friday night services in our sanctuary​​

• June 19 (Juneteenth), Friday night services in our sanctuary

 

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY

One of the themes of Shavu’ot is choosing Judaism, just as our biblical ancestor Ruth did. Please share this course with those in your life who are on a path towards becoming Jewish. It’s also open to those who grew up with some Jewish ancestry looking to fill in gaps:

 

Introduction to Judaism: An Exploration for Curious Adults

Rabbi Sue Oren, Instructor and Coordinator

This 20-session class meets Wednesday evenings, 7:00-9:00 pm on ZOOM or Thursday evenings, 7:00-9:00 pm in-person in Brooklyn (w/hybrid option), beginning June 3 or 4. 

$525 course tuition per student, (early-bird discount available through May 19)

For registration and questions, contact Rabbi Sue Oren introclass@postpro.net or 1.917.539.1334

This class is co-sponsored by: 

Malkhut: progressive Jewish spirituality in Queens, The Reform Temple of Forest Hills, West End Temple-Sinai Congregation, Brooklyn Heights Synagogue, B’ShERT: Beth Shalom v’Emeth Reform Temple, East Midwood Jewish Center, Flatbush Jewish Center, Kane Street Synagogue, Kolot Chayeinu/Voices of Our Lives, Park Slope Jewish Center, Temple Sholom of Flatbush

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​​​​RIJC SONG CIRCLES

Please join your friends and neighbors this Monday, May 18th, from 7:30-8:30 PM for our monthly Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation Song Circle.  We will learn three Shavuot melodies, and honor the memory of Alan Nadel, who sung our community into prayer for so many beautiful years.

All are welcome, and no singing experience is necessary.   Please contact Amber at  alseligson@gmail.com  for exact location & with any questions or suggestions.

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​​SUNDAY MINYAN

Our RIJC Sunday Minyan continues.  Please contact Michal at  michalmelamed@yahoo.com  for details & to make sure you are on the Reminder List for times and locations.

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​​HEBREW SCHOOL

Our Hebrew School continues on Thursdays at 4:30 pm.  Please contact Michal at michalmelamed@yahoo.com for exact location & additional details.

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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