The Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation (RIJC) is an egalitarian, progressive, friendly and fun synagogue founded in 1986. Our congregation is dedicated to providing Jewish spiritual support and renewed Jewish knowledge to all who seek it, as well as a strong Jewish community in and for the neighborhood.

Everyone in the community is welcome to join us at our High Holiday, Shabbat and Festival Services and social events. Our members include singles and couples, seniors and families with young children, people of many national origins and religious backgrounds.

Erev Shabbat worship services are held on Friday nights at 7:30 p.m., approximately once per month, followed by a community Shabbat dinner or Oneg, either outside the Sanctuary or in the homes of members of the congregation.

Shabbat morning worship services are held once per month at 10:00 a.m. People of all ages joyously celebrate among families and children, as Rabbi Moritt joins us and inspires us with new insights and beautiful melodies. Shabbat services are followed by a potluck Kiddush (kosher--dairy or parve), outdoors in the garden area behind the Sanctuary, whenever possible.

In addition to Shabbat services, holiday celebrations and Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Rabbi Moritt teaches two series of Adult Education classes in the winter and spring.

We encourage all in the community to join us for High Holiday, Sabbath and Festival Services and enjoy the company of your neighbors on Roosevelt Island.  Information about Shabbat services, holiday celebrations and programs is posted at the entrance to the Cultural Center at 548 Main Street and online at this link.  For more information, use our Contact Us page or email Nina Lublin at nelublin@hotmail.com.

There are two entries to the RIJC. The stairway is adjacent to 540 Main Street behind the video store and there is an elevator in the 548 Main Street entrance, (could be closed temporarily due to expansion). Take either to the lower level and follow the signs to the RIJC.

For information on our Adult Judaic Studies classes, Download a flyer here. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 30, 2010, 4pm: Tu B'Shavat Service and Seder. Join us for Havdalah, tree planting and a mini Oneg.   click for flyer

February 27, 2010, 6pm: Purim Megillah Reading and Party at the RIJC!

March 2, 9 and 16; Adult Education Classes. Tuesdays at 7:30pm in the RIJC classroom

Click here to see pictures from our Purim Party!  

Click here to see pictures from the Eldridge Street Synagogue trip!

Click  here to see pictures from our recent Bat Mitzvah!

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