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WELCOME

Welcome to Congregation Ramath Orah, a vibrant Modern Orthodox synagogue in Manhattan's Upper West Side. Our historic building, located several blocks from Columbia University, is home to a diverse and inclusive community, spirited prayer, engaging guest speakers, insightful study groups, and lively social gatherings. We are always excited to welcome newcomers and to answer questions or help in any way to enhance your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you soon. 

 

                

 

HIGH HOLIDAYS AT RAMATH ORAH

Bring warmth and flavor to our Kiddush! Volunteers needed to help make cholent at CRO. Share your recipe with the community! Join the sign up list here

Join us in supporting our shul this Yom Kippur. Your gift helps sustain Ramath Orah's prayer, learning, and community. Click here to donate to the Yom Kippur Appeal.

Your Lulav & Etrog sets will be delivered on the Sunday, of October 5th. More info to follow when pick up will be available at the Shul. 

Building, repairing, and maintaining the sukkah is costly. Please consider a donation to help keep it safe, clean, and welcoming for all by clicking the link here.

CRO Schedule October 17 - October 23

Friday 10/17
7:00 a.m. Shacharit 
5:55 p.m. Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat / Maariv
Dvar Torah: Rabbi Yoni Zolty
5:56 p.m. Candle Lighting

Saturday 10/18
9:00 a.m. Shacharit
9:15 a.m. Early babysitting
10:15 a.m. Children's programs:
     Jr Cong - Office
     Parsha Club - Library
     Ages 0-5 - Tots room
Derasha: Rabbi Yoni Zolty
5:25 p.m. Mincha
5:50 p.m. Seudah Shlishit
Shiur: Rabbi Yoni Zolty 
6:45 p.m. Maariv
6:53 p.m. Havdalah

Sunday 10/19
8:00 a.m. Shacharit
5:55 p.m. Mincha / Maariv

Monday 10/20
7:00 a.m. Shacharit
8:30 p.m. Daf Yomi Discussion Group
     led by Rabbi Bodner on Zoom

Tuesday 10/21
7:00 a.m. Shacharit

Wednesday 10/22 - Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan
7:00 a.m. Shacharit

Thursday 10/23 -  - Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan
7:00 a.m. Shacharit

UPCOMING EVENTS

All Events
  • Friday ,
    OctOctober  24 , 2025
    Shabbat Mishpacha – Friday, October 24
    Friday, Oct 24th (All day)
    Families with young children are welcome to join us on Friday night for a festive Kabbalat Shabbat followed by a light, child-friendly Shabbat dinner for the whole family. Registration is required (below) and sponsorships are welcome. Looking forward to seeing you with us!

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  • Saturday ,
    OctOctober  25 , 2025
    FLiP - October 25
    Shabbat, Oct 25th (All day)
    Join us for FLiP - Ramath Orah's Family Learning Program! Held on Saturdays after kiddush for elementary- age children and their parents. A light lunch will be served. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

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  • Friday ,
    OctOctober  31 , 2025
    Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat with Yair Agmon and Oriya Mevorach
    Friday, Oct 31st 6:30p to 7:30p
    Join us for Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat with Yair Agmon and Oriya Mevorach, co-authors of the Israeli bestseller 'One Day in October.' We will be having a communal Friday night dinner, as well as a book club discussion on Shabbat afternoon.

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  • Saturday ,
    NovNovember  8 , 2025
    Women's Tefillah
    Shabbat, Nov 8th 9:45a to 11:00a
    Join our women-led tefilla! Come together for an uplifting service led by women, with prayer, Torah reading, and divrei Torah, celebrating women’s voices in our community.

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  • Friday ,
    NovNovember  14 , 2025
    Shabbat Mishpacha – Friday, November 14
    Friday, Nov 14th (All day)
    Families with young children are welcome to join us on Friday night for a festive Kabbalat Shabbat followed by a light, child-friendly Shabbat dinner for the whole family. Registration is required (below) and sponsorships are welcome. Looking forward to seeing you with us!

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  • Saturday ,
    NovNovember  15 , 2025
    Reel Encounter
    Motzei Shabbat, Nov 15th 8:00p to 10:30p
    Join us for Reel Encounters—a curated film screening series at Congregation Ramath Orah. We showcase thought-provoking films with Jewish, cultural, and historical themes, followed by discussion and reflection.

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  • Saturday ,
    NovNovember  22 , 2025
    FLiP - November 22
    Shabbat, Nov 22nd (All day)
    Join us for FLiP - Ramath Orah's Family Learning Program! Held on Saturdays after kiddush for elementary- age children and their parents. A light lunch will be served. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

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  • Saturday ,
    NovNovember  22 , 2025
     
     
    Shabbat Indoor Playground

    Shabbat, Nov 22nd 3:00p to 6:00p
    Join us for our upcoming session of Shabbat Indoor Playground! This Special Shabbat event will be held from 3-6 pm on selected sessions through March.

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  • Saturday ,
    DecDecember  6 , 2025
    Women's Tefillah
    Shabbat, Dec 6th 9:45a to 11:00a
    Join our women-led tefilla! Come together for an uplifting service led by women, with prayer, Torah reading, and divrei Torah, celebrating women’s voices in our community.

    MORE INFO

  • Saturday ,
    DecDecember  6 , 2025
     
     
    Shabbat Indoor Playground

    Shabbat, Dec 6th 3:00p to 6:00p
    Join us for our upcoming session of Shabbat Indoor Playground! This Special Shabbat event will be held from 3-6 pm on selected sessions through March.

    MORE INFO

  • Saturday ,
    DecDecember  6 , 2025
    Reel Encounter
    Motzei Shabbat, Dec 6th 8:00p to 10:30p
    Join us for Reel Encounters—a curated film screening series at Congregation Ramath Orah. We showcase thought-provoking films with Jewish, cultural, and historical themes, followed by discussion and reflection.

    MORE INFO

  • Friday ,
    DecDecember  12 , 2025
    Shabbat Mishpacha – Friday, December 12
    Friday, Dec 12th (All day)
    Families with young children are welcome to join us on Friday night for a festive Kabbalat Shabbat followed by a light, child-friendly Shabbat dinner for the whole family. Registration is required (below) and sponsorships are welcome. Looking forward to seeing you with us!

    MORE INFO

  • Saturday ,
    DecDecember  13 , 2025
     
     
    Shabbat Indoor Playground

    Shabbat, Dec 13th 3:00p to 6:00p
    Join us for our upcoming session of Shabbat Indoor Playground! This Special Shabbat event will be held from 3-6 pm on selected sessions through March.

    MORE INFO

  • Saturday ,
    DecDecember  20 , 2025
    FLiP - December 20
    Shabbat, Dec 20th (All day)
    Join us for FLiP - Ramath Orah's Family Learning Program! Held on Saturdays after kiddush for elementary- age children and their parents. A light lunch will be served. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

    MORE INFO

  • Friday ,
    JanJanuary  9 , 2026
    Shabbat Mishpacha – Friday, January 9
    Friday, Jan 9th (All day)
    Families with young children are welcome to join us on Friday night for a festive Kabbalat Shabbat followed by a light, child-friendly Shabbat dinner for the whole family. Registration is required (below) and sponsorships are welcome. Looking forward to seeing you with us!

    MORE INFO

  • Saturday ,
    JanJanuary  10 , 2026
    Women's Tefillah
    Shabbat, Jan 10th 9:45a to 11:00a
    Join our women-led tefilla! Come together for an uplifting service led by women, with prayer, Torah reading, and divrei Torah, celebrating women’s voices in our community.

    MORE INFO

  • Saturday ,
    JanJanuary  10 , 2026
     
     
    Shabbat Indoor Playground

    Shabbat, Jan 10th 3:00p to 6:00p
    Join us for our upcoming session of Shabbat Indoor Playground! This Special Shabbat event will be held from 3-6 pm on selected sessions through March.

    MORE INFO

  • Saturday ,
    JanJanuary  10 , 2026
    Reel Encounter
    Motzei Shabbat, Jan 10th 8:00p to 10:30p
    Join us for Reel Encounters—a curated film screening series at Congregation Ramath Orah. We showcase thought-provoking films with Jewish, cultural, and historical themes, followed by discussion and reflection.

    MORE INFO

  • Saturday ,
    JanJanuary  17 , 2026
    FLiP - January 17
    Shabbat, Jan 17th (All day)
    Join us for FLiP - Ramath Orah's Family Learning Program! Held on Saturdays after kiddush for elementary- age children and their parents. A light lunch will be served. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

    MORE INFO

  • Saturday ,
    JanJanuary  24 , 2026
     
     
    Shabbat Indoor Playground

    Shabbat, Jan 24th 3:00p to 6:00p
    Join us for our upcoming session of Shabbat Indoor Playground! This Special Shabbat event will be held from 3-6 pm on selected sessions through March.

    MORE INFO

  • Saturday ,
    FebFebruary  7 , 2026
     
     
    Shabbat Indoor Playground

    Shabbat, Feb 7th 3:00p to 6:00p
    Join us for our upcoming session of Shabbat Indoor Playground! This Special Shabbat event will be held from 3-6 pm on selected sessions through March.

    MORE INFO

  • Friday ,
    FebFebruary  13 , 2026
    Shabbat Mishpacha – Friday, February 13
    Friday, Feb 13th (All day)
    Families with young children are welcome to join us on Friday night for a festive Kabbalat Shabbat followed by a light, child-friendly Shabbat dinner for the whole family. Registration is required (below), and sponsorships are welcome!

    MORE INFO

  • Saturday ,
    FebFebruary  21 , 2026
    FLiP - February 21
    Shabbat, Feb 21st (All day)
    Join us for FLiP - Ramath Orah's Family Learning Program! Held on Saturdays after kiddush for elementary- age children and their parents. A light lunch will be served. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

    MORE INFO

  • Tuesday ,
    MarMarch  3 , 2026
    Women's Tefillah
    Tuesday, Mar 3rd 9:45a to 11:00a
    Join our women-led tefilla! Come together for an uplifting service led by women, with prayer, Torah reading, and divrei Torah, celebrating women’s voices in our community.

    MORE INFO

  • Friday ,
    MarMarch  6 , 2026
    Shabbat Mishpacha – Friday, March 6
    Friday, Mar 6th (All day)
    Families with young children are welcome to join us on Friday night for a festive Kabbalat Shabbat followed by a light, child-friendly Shabbat dinner for the whole family. Registration is required (below) and sponsorships are welcome. Looking forward to seeing you with us!

    MORE INFO

  • Saturday ,
    MarMarch  7 , 2026
     
     
    Shabbat Indoor Playground

    Shabbat, Mar 7th 3:00p to 6:00p
    Join us for our upcoming session of Shabbat Indoor Playground! This Special Shabbat event will be held from 3-6 pm on selected sessions through March.

    MORE INFO

  • Saturday ,
    MarMarch  7 , 2026
    Reel Encounter
    Motzei Shabbat, Mar 7th 8:00p to 10:30p
    Join us for Reel Encounters—a curated film screening series at Congregation Ramath Orah. We showcase thought-provoking films with Jewish, cultural, and historical themes, followed by discussion and reflection.

    MORE INFO

  • Saturday ,
    MarMarch  21 , 2026
    FLiP - March 21
    Shabbat, Mar 21st (All day)
    Join us for FLiP - Ramath Orah's Family Learning Program! Held on Saturdays after kiddush for elementary- age children and their parents. A light lunch will be served. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

    MORE INFO

  • Saturday ,
    MarMarch  21 , 2026
    Women's Tefillah
    Shabbat, Mar 21st 9:45a to 11:00a
    Join our women-led tefilla! Come together for an uplifting service led by women, with prayer, Torah reading, and divrei Torah, celebrating women’s voices in our community.

    MORE INFO

  • Saturday ,
    AprApril  18 , 2026
    Women's Tefillah
    Shabbat, Apr 18th 9:45a to 11:00a
    Join our women-led tefilla! Come together for an uplifting service led by women, with prayer, Torah reading, and divrei Torah, celebrating women’s voices in our community.

    MORE INFO

 

Online Events

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