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!
WELCOME TO THE ROOSEVELT ISLAND JEWISH CONGREGATION
Cantor Sarah Myerson, Spiritual Leader. Nina Lublin, President.
About us
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. Please be in touch with Michal if you would like to enroll your child in our Hebrew School, and if you have a child nearing the age of 12, please contact Cantor Myerson about B’nei Mitzvah.
Schedule of Services and Events
SUKKOT
Friday, September 25, & Saturday & Sunday September 26-27
Exact RIJC sukkah building & celebration details to come
SONG CIRCLES
Join Amber Levanon Seligson and your friends and neighbors on Monday, September 28th, from 7:30-8:30 PM for the first Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation Song Circle of the new year. In this season of shortening days and lengthening nights, we will learn three lullabies to make the evenings more enjoyable. All are welcome, and no singing experience is necessary.
Planned to be held in the RIJC Sukkah, which is on the terrace of the Senior Center, on the level where the stairs descend to the Roosevelt Island Cultural Center (546 Main Street). If it rains, we will be in our usual place, (contact Nina for the location).
SHABBAT SERVICES
OCTOBER 2026
Shabbat Services — Fridays, October 16 & 30, 7:00 pm
NOVEMBER 2026
Shabbat Services — Friday, November 13, 7:00 pm
Pajama Havdalah — Saturday, November 21, Time & Location to be announced)
DECEMBER 2026
Shabbat Services — Friday, December 11 / Special Candle Lighting Time TBA
Shabbat Services — Friday, December 18, 7:00 pm
CHANUKAH CELEBRATION
Sunday, December 6. Location to be provided via email.
Please see our Coming Up page here for more events and information.
Nina Lublin, President
Cantor Myerson, Spiritual Leader
cantor.sarah.myerson@gmail.com