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
We’re looking forward to welcoming you for the High Holidays at Ramath Orah! Click here to reserve your seats.
Join us for a communal lunch on the second day of Rosh Hashanah, Wednesday, September 24th. Click here to register.
Our annual Yizkor Booklet honors those who have passed, listing the names of relatives and friends to be remembered during Yizkor services. Click here to reserve names for the 2025 booklet.
Order your lulav and etrog through Ramath Orah! Click here to place your order.
CRO Schedule August 29 - September 4
Friday 8/29
7:00 a.m. Shacharit
7:00 p.m. Mincha / Maariv
Derasha: Rabbi Yoni Zolty
7:17 p.m. Candle Lighting
8:16 p.m. Repeat Shema
Saturday 8/30
9:00 a.m. Shacharit
9:15 a.m. Early babysitting
9:37 a.m. Zman Kriyat Shema
10:15 a.m. Children's programs:*
Parsha Club - Library
Ages 0-5 - Tots room
Derasha: Rabbi Yoni Zolty
4:30 p.m. Shabbat Outdoor Playground
6:55 p.m. Mincha
7:20 p.m. Seudah Shlishit
Shiur: Rabbi Yoni Zolty
8:05 p.m. Maariv
8:14 p.m. Havdalah
*Junior Congregation is on hiatus for the summer.
Sunday 8/31
8:00 a.m. Shacharit
Monday 9/1 - Labor Day
8:00 a.m. Shacharit
8:30 p.m. Daf Yomi Discussion Group
led by Rabbi Bodner on Zoom
Tuesday 9/2
7:00 a.m. Shacharit
Wednesday 9/3
7:00 a.m. Shacharit
8:00 p.m. Intro to Talmud with Rabbi Zolty
Thursday 9/4
7:00 a.m. Shacharit
12:30 p.m. Dive into the Parsha with Rabbi Zolty on Zoom
UPCOMING EVENTS AT CRO
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Tots and Torah Fall Kickoff Event
Sunday, Sep 7th 10:00a to 11:30a
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Shama Berman Memorial Lecture
Thursday, Sep 11th 7:30p to 9:00p
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Cookbook Mix & Match Shabbat Dinner
Friday, Sep 12th 7:30p to 9:30p
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Book Club for September
Shabbat, Sep 13th 5:30p to 6:30p
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Rosh Hashanah Second Day Lunch 2025
Wednesday, Sep 24th 1:00p
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Women's Tefillah
Shabbat, Oct 4th 9:45a to 11:00a
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Women's Tefillah
Wednesday, Oct 15th 9:45a to 11:00a
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Women's Tefillah
Shabbat, Nov 8th 9:45a to 11:00a
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Women's Tefillah
Shabbat, Dec 6th 9:45a to 11:00a
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Women's Tefillah
Shabbat, Jan 10th 9:45a to 11:00a
Online Events
To access online events click here. Password available upon request or distributed with registration.