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!
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 January 24, February7, March 7. 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 led by long-time RIJC member Susan Lees. Three Wednesdays, beginning January 29 at 7:00 pm, with location & more details to be announced.
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​​​HEBREW SCHOOL —
Winter /Spring 2025 Hebrew School classes resume Thursday January 9.
Please contact Michal at michalmelamed@yahoo.com for exact schedule & location, enrollment information & more.
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SONG CIRCLES
Please join your friends and neighbors of the RIJC for the January Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation Song Circle! We will meet on Monday January 20th from 7:30-8:30 PM; Please contact Amber at alseligson@gmail.com for exact location. On the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. we will learn three melodies together, and observe the holiday with communal song. All are welcome! No singing experience is necessary. February thru June dates can be found on the Coming Up page.
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“THEY FOUGHT BACK” — https://theyfoughtback.com
Monday, January 27 at 10 pm - On PBS/WNET / Ch. 13
Wednesday January 29 at 9 pm - ON PBS/WLIW / Ch. 21
A special television viewing of a remarkable Resistance film featuring Vladka Meed, mother of long-time RIJC member Steve Meed.
A detailed reminder coming.
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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 Seder for All — Thursday February 13th at 5:30 pm
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PURIM! — Thursday March 13th at 5:30 pm
Details & Location for both to be announced.
Please see the brief preview on the Coming Up page.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
We always appreciate your presence at our Shabbat services, holiday celebrations, adult learning, Hebrew School, dinners & special events. Your generous financial support — whether joining the RIJC for the first time, renewing your membership, or making donations ensures the services of our Spiritual Leader and our Guest Rabbi, our presence in our Sanctuary in the Cultural Center, & so much more
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Now is the right time to visit the Membership Info page at RIJC.org & support your RIJC via the PayPal link, or by writing a check made out to the Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation & mailing it to RIJC P.O. Box 241 Island Station New York, NY 10044.
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Suggestions & Questions always welcome & appreciated.
Looking Forward ...
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Nina
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Cantor Myerson
cantor.sarah.myerson@gmail.com