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 on March 28, April 4, and April 25. 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— Session 3 will meet on Wednesday, March 26 from 7 pm to 8 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 was focused on rules 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, March 24, at 7:30 pm. Amber continues to teach us wonderful melodies & the stories and meanings for these songs, this time focusing on celebrating Prophets and Passover. 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 ---
Our RIJC Sunday Minyan continues, now in a new location. Please contact Michal at michalmelamed@yahoo.com for details & to make sure you are on the Reminder List.
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PURIM! —
We are enormously appreciative of Cantor Myerson for her great leadership of this year’s multi-media, musical, art-filled celebration of Purim, attended by over 35 participants of all ages & many fine costumes, who were audience-members, actors, & Megillah-readers in several languages. Kudos to Purimsphiel author Mickey Rindler, Director Janet Falk and their outstanding cast performing “Will the Shushan Island Chiefs Win the Super Bowl?” Additional appreciation & gratitude goes to Laurie Stull & Annica Stull-Lane as well as Amber Levanon Seligson for the Pizzas, to Michal Melamed for the wonderful Salads, & Amber again for many, many Hamentashen.
A special Shout-Out too to our wonderful Breakdown/Cleanup crew too!
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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