Roosevelt Island jewish congregation

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.

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SHABBAT Services, led by Cantor Sarah Myerson, continue on Fridays March 7, March 28.   Our additional Shabbat dates can be found on the Coming Up page.

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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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​​​FOOD & JEWISH IDENTITY— A New 3-Part Class with Susan Lees began Wednesday January 29th & will continue on Wednesdays February 26 and March 26, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.   Susan invites You to join her to talk about food and Jewish identity and practices around the world and through time.

 

The first conversation was about food in the Bible and how we interpret what is in the text; February 26 will be about kashrut, how it developed and changed through time; and March 26 will  be about the symbolism of festive meals. (Sorry, we won’t be cooking anything)

 

Susan is happy to send you the exact location, reading materials & more information if she has your email address. Contact her at  susanhlees@gmail.com

 

SONG CIRCLES

Our new Monday-night activity, Song Circles with Amber Levanon Seligson, continues on Monday February 24, at 7:30 pm.  Amber continues to teach us 3 wonderful melodies & the stories and meanings for these songs.  Amber also provides participants with a special beautiful setting for singing.   No singing experience is necessary; curiosity and openness to try something new is especially welcome.

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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 ...

Continues at the home of Michal Melamed; contact her at michalmelamed@yahoo.com for details & to join the “reminder” list.

 

TU BISHVAT

Our Celebration of The Trees, and of nature & spring, was read aloud and sung by at least 20 RIJCers of all ages and led by Cantor Myerson on February 13.  What a wonderful evening, with Seder foods & environmentally sensitive table ware provided by Susan Lees, wines and juices provided by Susan & Eden Shaveet and other friends, and of course, our RIJC pizza donated by Michal Melamed, who with Cantor M coordinated the special plantings of seeds.  Special Thanks too to Arlene Bessenoff & Susan for the prep & sorting of all those wonderful bowls of fruits, nuts & more.

A very special event indeed.

 

PURIM! — Thursday March 13th at 5:30 pm, location in your email inbox or contact Nina at the address below.

WILL THE SHUSHAN ISLAND CHIEFS WIN THE SUPERBOWL?

Haman and his sidekick HamanGPT are plotting against the Jews and plan to ban them from the Shushan Island Football League and the internet!   Will Esther Swift return from her Eretz tour in time to help her cousin Mahomeschai save the Jews and win the Super Bowl?

 

Find out at the RIJC Purim Celebration on Thursday, March 13 at 6:00 pm in the Rivercross Community Room at 531 Main Street.

 

Call for Actors.

No previous experience required. No rehearsal; only a brief run-through. Read from the script at the performance. Have Fun!

Contact Nina at the address below to put your name on the actors list.

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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