Programs by Name

Beginners at Rodeph Sholom School is an early learning program offered to children who are not yet enrolled in school, but are ready for a separated and more structured school experience.

Join Rabbi Spratt for an engaging discussion focused on helping our children grow into resilient, empathetic, and curious adults. Aimed at parents of children under five, this conversation will explore core Jewish and universal values that shape moral decision-making and guide children to thrive.

Together, we’ll discuss practical strategies for modeling integrity, respect, and empathy in daily family life, empowering both you and your little one on the journey of becoming a mensch—a good person with strong character.

Learning Together classes introduce children to the richness of a school setting. Each session children experience different classroom activities, including free choice, group time, and playtime in our mini gym. All classes incorporate celebrations of Jewish holidays and Thursday/Friday classes celebrate Shabbat with a special visit from our clergy.

Your 3 – 4-year-old (must be 3 by September 1) is growing up and ready to explore new adventures! Parachute, cooking, stories, songs, art, and games will engage your child for an active and fun hour on Tuesday afternoons! Jewish holidays and values form the foundation of our meaningful age–appropriate curriculum, supporting your child’s growth as a confident and curious learner.

This is a gentle separation offering leading to drop-off taught by Lisa Schiff, Director of our Sholom Sprouts program. 

An independent school guided by Reform Jewish values, Rodeph Sholom School inspires each student in Nursery through Eighth Grade to love learning, act with responsibility, and engage in community. We educate the curious learners of today to become the purpose-driven leaders of tomorrow. Please email our admissions team with any questions you have at admissions@rssnyc.org and they will get back to you soon.

Meaningful, grown-up free fun!  Sholom Adventures offers your child a path of discovering what being Jewish means to them through dynamic engagement and community. Epic song sessions and dance parties, art exploration, and a variety of interwoven experiences give Adventurers the opportunity to be seen and heard by their teachers and a community of peers. This action-packed hour is a purely joyful addition to their day.

Sholom Adventures is non-stop fun (with additional activities for the whole family) and bonus opportunities to learn about new ways to be part of our community for families and adults.

Sholom Adventures is open to the community. Members receive discounted program fees and priority registration.

Sholom Baby connects young families who anticipate or have recently experienced the birth or adoption of a child (newborn through 12 months of age) with Congregation Rodeph Sholom and the greater Jewish community, assisting in supporting and building social connections.

When you sign up for Sholom Baby, you will receive a gift bag filled with fun and helpful gifts as well as information on parenting, Jewish resources for families, a gift from PJ Library, a Sholom Sprouts onesie and more!

Let us know if you’ve recently had a baby so we can welcome you and your child with this special gift!

Come in from the cold and join us for Havdalah, pizza, and playtime on our indoor play space. We’re teaming up with CRS’s Backpack Buddies program to pack backpacks with enough shelf-stable food for school-aged children to last the weekend.

Join us for this special mitzvah as we work together to engage little hands in giving back!

Step in from the cold and enjoy Havdalah, pizza, and playtime in our indoor playspace! Families can participate in a mini mitzvah fair with hands-on projects to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy. Let’s come together to engage little hands in giving back!

Join us for a special Chanukah-themed Singin’ Swingin’ Shabbat featuring our artist-in-residence and renowned songleader, Alan Goodis! As a national touring singer/songwriter, Alan brings his vibrant energy to young children and we are thrilled to welcome him to the Rodeph Sholom community.

Get ready for dancing, jumping, scarf tossing, and shakey-shakin’ magic as we continue the Chanukah festivities! Our joyful Chanukah jam session will be followed by bagels, playtime in our mini gym, and a Chanukah-themed craft activity.

Join us for a lunchtime Singin’ Swingin’ Shabbat with a special 11:30 AM start time! We’ll kick off with a 25-minute Chanukah sing-along featuring dancing, jumping, and storytelling, followed by playtime in our mini-gym. Come hungry for a delicious bagel lunch, kid-friendly snacks, and challah. Plus, bring your grandparents and special friends to share in the fun and craft a menorah together that you’ll cherish for years to come!

Begin your Saturday morning with a 25-minute sing-along filled with dancing, jumping and storytelling. Bring your appetite for bagels, kid-friendly nosh, and, of course, challah! You won’t want to miss playtime in our mini-gym and an art-based family activity themed to the Jewish calendar: paint your own mezuzah; build an edible sukkah; or decorate a tzedakah box — the fun is endless!