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 September 12 - September 18
Friday 9/12
7:00 a.m. Shacharit
6:50 p.m. Mincha / Maariv
Derasha: Rabbi Yoni Zolty
6:54 p.m. Candle Lighting
7:30 p.m. Mix & Match Dinner
Saturday 9/13
9:00 a.m. Shacharit
9:15 a.m. Early babysitting
9:42 a.m. Zman Kriyat Shema
10:15 a.m. Children's programs:
Jr Cong - Office
Parsha Club - Library
Ages 0-5 - Tots room
Derasha: Rabbanit Mindy Schwartz Zolty
5:30 p.m. Book Club
6:35 p.m. Mincha
7:00 p.m. Seudah Shlishit
Shiur: Rabbi Yoni Zolty
7:45 p.m. Maariv
7:50 p.m. Havdalah
9:30 p.m. Lecture by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin: 'We have to believe in free will-we have no choice: Reflections on Teshuva and Yamim Noraim'
10:30 p.m. Selichot
Sunday 9/14
8:00 a.m. Shacharit
6:50 p.m. Mincha / Maariv
8:30 p.m. 'Opening the Womb, Opening the Heart: Infertility in the Bible' with Rabbi Zolty on Zoom
Monday 9/15
7:00 a.m. Shacharit
8:30 p.m. Daf Yomi Discussion Group
led by Rabbi Bodner on Zoom
Tuesday 9/16
7:00 a.m. Shacharit
Wednesday 9/17
7:00 a.m. Shacharit
8:00 p.m. 'Intro to Talmud' with Rabbi Zolty
Thursday 9/18
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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FLiP - September 20th
Shabbat, Sep 20th (All day)
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Farewell Kiddush for the Soclof Family
Shabbat, Sep 20th 12:00a to 1:30p
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Opening the Womb, Opening the Heart: Infertility in the Bible
Sunday, Sep 21st 8:30p to 9:30p
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Rosh Hashanah Second Day Lunch 2025
Wednesday, Sep 24th 1:00p
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Opening the Womb, Opening the Heart: Infertility in the Bible
Sunday, Sep 28th 8:30p to 9:30p
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Women's Tefillah
Shabbat, Oct 4th 9:45a to 11:00a
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Sukkah Decorating Event
Sunday, Oct 5th 9:30a to 11:30a
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Women's Tefillah
Wednesday, Oct 15th 9:45a to 11:00a
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Shabbat Mishpacha – Friday, October 17
Friday, Oct 17th (All day)
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FLiP - October 25
Shabbat, Oct 25th (All day)
Online Events
To access online events click here. Password available upon request or distributed with registration.