Whether you meant to or not, you just stumbled across the most inclusive, open minded, technology-inclusive place of prayer on this side of town! Here at CRS, as you walk in one can feel the level of security and safety simply by being in this space. The lobby is beautiful as it was just renovated a few years ago. There is a seating area in the lobby that includes a history of the Congregation, along with what it stands for and how it supports it's community. The main sanctuary is a grand structure, with amazing stained glass and subtle architectural designs to remind those inside what connects them all. At CRS afterschool, there are Sholom Sprouts, Adventures, and Discoveries classes, ranging from Pre-K all the way to 7th grade. The curriculums are well planed and the staff are amazing; take it from someone who works here. On the other side (84th street), there is the Rodeph Sholom School, where many people of all ages can be taught many different forms of history to enrich the learning experience. Overall, this is an amazing place to be. And it is not like many other temples, as the services are constantly changing with the modern world, while CRS embraces people of different backgrounds. Many of the clergy and staff are part of the LGBTQIA+ community. If you are trying to find a place to belong to, this is the place. Look around the website and you can find ways to become part of this sacred place.

I was visiting New York in June, 2018, because my friend of 50 years was dying. I attended Saturday morning services at Rodeph Shalom and was made very welcome by Rabbi Ben Spratt and the members with whom I spoke. Rabbi Spratt went out of his way to make himself available to me should I need him after my friend died. Although my rabbi back home in Tucson was available and comforting, he was 2000 miles away and Rabbi Spratt was there, and spent time with me after my friend died. This is a large synagogue, about 10 times more members than my own. That the Rabbi, staff, and congregants were so kind to a stranger speaks highly of the values they clearly espouse.

Very kind people and efficient security. They allowed us to use their only parking space to park our uhaul for moving. We moved from out of state and were very exhausted. No parking in the city. Our first experience with neighbors in the new city. I think it speaks volumes for the church to do it very last minute. Thank you very much.

The CRS is a very.open and inclusive synagogue. I felt more at home.with two of the clergy members and a member who communicated in Sign Language. At least once a month, Sign Language Interpreters were provided for Shabbat Services and Holiday Services. My Deafness did not impair my friendship at the CRS.

Construction at 7:30 on a weekdays in a residential neighborhood. Unfortunately this congregation and their members just have no respect for their neighbors.

Wonderful, beautiful service. Very talented and engaging clergy. Our children made a great choice in having their family join this Congregation.

outstanding clergy- especially music program Rabbi is eclectic - totally engaged... Aesthetics could not be more magnifiscent

I went to a very nice Bar Mitzvah here. Good service, and tasty post service meal.

A beautiful space to worship and the leadership is so kind and accommodating

Beautiful place and very nice welcoming people.

Very beautiful interior and kind workers.

RS hosting the Community Board 7 meeting.

Friendly community and gorgeous temple

Lovely place and also lovely people.

Great temple, very family friendly

Great for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs

Upper west side synagogue

Very nice congregation

Huge and beautiful

Beautiful inside

Love it

Shalom