We wish everyone a safe, healthy and happy 2025/2026 and 5785/5786
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The RIJC continues to serve the community through In-Person services, classes and a variety of activities, and continues to offer its Zoom option as well.
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Please check your email or this site for updated information, and make sure you are on our Contact List.
​**SHABBAT SERVICES and MORE
Fall 2025 / 5786 Dates & Times; Subject to updates and changes:
All Shabbat services, unless otherwise noted, will be held at 7:00 pm, in our Sanctuary / Small Studio in the Cultural Center. Additional details, specifics & updated to be posted here and sent via Email.
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SHABBAT SERVICES
Fridays at 7 pm in the Sanctuary / Small Studio in the Cultural Center. Volunteers are always appreciated to host an Oneg in the Sanctuary or in their own homes or outdoors, weather permitting. Please contact Nina if you would like to host.
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December 5 (Sephardi-Mizrahi Shabbat)
December 26
KABBOLAS-SHABBOS & POTLUCK DINNER
Yiddish New York is excited to partner with us for a special klezmer-yidish Kabbolas-Shabbos service and Potluck Dinner!
The 6pm service will be led by Cantors Sarah Myerson and Jeff Warschauer with klezmorim Deborah Strauss, Ilya Shneyveys, Zilyin and friends. Potluck dinner follows. Please bring a dairy or pareve (meatless) dish and serving utensils to share. Sign up here to register.
Please view your Friday email blast or contact Nina via the email address at the bottom for locations and times.
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January 2
​CHANUKAH
Thursday, December 18.
Our Hanukah celebration led by Michal & Cantor Myerson, will be Thursday December 18.
Following the Hebrew School celebration for children and their grown-ups at 5:30pm, all other RIJC community members are welcome to join at 6pm for candle lighting, songs and festive treats. Please bring a kosher latke topping (with a serving utensil) to share and/or a side dish.
Please view your Friday email blast or contact Nina via the email address at the bottom for locations and times.
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SONG CIRCLES
December 15
January 19
All are welcome! No singing experience is necessary. Please contact Amber at alseligson@gmail.com for exact location and any questions.
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​​HEBREW SCHOOL
Hebrew School is currently in session, with 2 one-hour classes, at 4:30 and 5:30, led by Michal Melamed. For additional information & inquiries for your children, please contact Michal Melamed at michalmelamed@yahoo.com.
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POSITIVE HEALTH UPDATE—
We will continue to offer hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, as well as masks & face-coverings at all RIJC activities. While we do not require masks be worn at RIJC events, we ask that you respect the well-being of your friends & neighbors as well as your own & wear a mask when social distancing is not possible. And it’s OK to stay home if you are not feeling well ... and join us on Zoom.