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Roosevelt Island jewish congregation
Our Temple in the Cultural Center
Over 40 years of prayers, services & more...
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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.
UPCOMING SERVICES
June 5, 5:30pm; Family Shabbat Dinner on the Island House Terrace.
7:00 pm — Shabbat Services in our Sanctuary in the RI Cultural Center.
Oneg immediately following, hosted by Amber Levanon Seligson & Gad Levanon. (Address available by email)+
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
RIJC SONG CIRCLES
Our next Song Circle, led by Amber, will be Monday, June 22 at 7:30 pm. All are welcome, and no singing experience is necessary. Please contact Amber at alseligson@gmail.com for exact location & with any questions or suggestions.
SUNDAY MINYAN
Mazel Tov to our Moving Up group of young scholars who were celebrated with special books & with pizza by their teachers, Michal & Norphar, to the delight of their Grown-ups & families & friends. For information about any possible June or summer activities, be sure you are on Michal’s email list at michalmelamed@yahoo.com.
HEBREW SCHOOL
Our Hebrew School continues on Thursdays at 4:30 pm. Please contact Michal at michalmelamed@yahoo.com for exact location & additional details.
Suggestions & Questions always welcome & appreciated.
Looking Forward...
Nina
Cantor Myerson
cantor.sarah.myerson@gmail.com