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.

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.

Whether you’re a seasoned player or just curious about the tiles, join fellow Sholom Sprouts parents for a lively evening of Mah Jongg, margaritas, and mingling.

We’ll have everything you need: sets, snacks, and sips, plus a fabulous instructor to help guide the game. It’s the perfect night out to unwind and connect!

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 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!

Calling all dads! Join us and Cantor Iacono for a special brunch event designed exclusively for you and your baby (ages 2 and under). Get to know one another while enjoying bagels, lox, and beer with a fun sing-along led by a songleader.

Bring a friend and celebrate Shabbat and Israel’s Birthday, Yom Ha’atzmaut! Join us for a lively sing-along with instruments and scarves, dig into our sensory sandbox, and play on our outdoor terrace. Learn more about Israel through crafts and hands-on experiences with plenty of pizza, snacks, and Israeli food for everyone!

This event is for CRS members only. Learn more about membership at CRS here.

Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my! Spend Shabbat morning with Senior Rabbi Ben Spratt and Lisa Schiff at the Central Park Zoo!

Price includes admission to the zoo and bagels before we enter.

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!

Celebrate Shabbat and Passover with a fun-filled evening for the entire family!

🌳 Shabbat Sing-Along

Join us for a fun sing-along and learn about the Passover story with shakers, scarves, and instruments!

🎨 Create, Grow and Play

Work with an artist to decorate a matzah cover for your upcoming seder and enjoy playtime in our playspace!

🍕 Family-Friendly Food

Enjoy plenty of pizza and snacks perfect for kids and adults.

Our Shabbat dinners are a wonderful way to meet new friends, celebrate the beauty of Shabbat, and enjoy meaningful moments together before bedtime.

We can’t wait to celebrate Shabbat with you!

Drop in with your 6-12 month old for singing, sensory exploration with our splash pads and community connection! Includes an early celebration of Shabbat. This class will take place in the park and on our shady rooftop terrace. 6-12 Months with a grown-up (1x/week).

This is a drop in opportunity with an opportunity to sign up separately for each session.

The location for each date is below:
IN THE PARK: May 21, 28 / June 4, 11

ON THE ROOF AT CRS: June 18, 25 / July 9, 16, 23, 30

Join us for Singin’ Swingin’ Shabbat—Sholom Sprouts’ weekly celebration for children ages 0–4, their siblings, and their grown-ups. 

Start 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 a hands-on, art-based family activity themed to the Jewish calendar including painting your own mezuzah, decorating a tzedakah box, and more. The fun is endless! 

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!

Start your morning with breakfast and an engaging conversation led by Rabbi Ben Spratt about raising resilient, empathetic, and curious children.

Tailored for parents of children under the age of 5, this discussion will explore the core Jewish and universal values that shape moral decision-making and foster a strong sense of character. Discover practical strategies for modeling integrity, kindness, and respect in everyday family life, on the journey to becoming a mensch.

Presented in partnership with Rodeph Sholom School.

Drop in for singing, sensory exploration with our splashpads and community! Includes an early celebration of Shabbat. This class will take place on our shady rooftop terrace.