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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.

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.

Friday 9/26
7:00 a.m. Shacharit
6:30 p.m. Mincha / Kabbalat Shabbat / Maariv
Dvar Torah: Rabbi Yoni Zolty
6:30 p.m. Candle Lighting

Saturday 9/27 - Shabbat Shuva
9:00 a.m. Shacharit
9:15 a.m. Early babysitting
9:44 a.m. Zman Kriyat Shema
10:15 a.m. Children's programs:
Jr Cong - Office
Parsha Club - Library
Ages 0-5 - Tots room
Shabbat Shuva Derasha: Rabbi Yoni Zolty
6:00 p.m. Mincha
6:25 p.m. Seudah Shlishit
Shiur: Rabbi Yoni Zolty
7:20 p.m. Maariv
7:26 p.m. Havdalah

Sunday 9/28
8:00 a.m. Shacharit
6:30 p.m. Mincha / Maariv
8:30 p.m. 'Opening the Womb, Opening the Heart: Infertility in the Bible' with Rabbi Zolty on Zoom

Monday 9/29
7:00 a.m. Selichot / Shacharit

Tuesday 9/30
7:00 a.m. Shacharit

Wednesday 10/1 - Erev Yom Kippur
7:00 a.m. Shacharit / Selichot
2:00 p.m. Mincha
6:20 p.m. Kol Nidre
6:22 p.m. Candle Lighting
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Elliot's Gym

Thursday 10/2 - Yom Kippur
8:30 a.m. Shacharit
9:00 a.m. Early babysitting
10:15 a.m. Children's programs:
Jr Cong - Office
Parsha Club - Library
Ages 0-5 - Tots room
10:50 a.m. Sermon / Yizkor
Derasha: Rabbi Yoni Zolty
11:15 a.m. Kid Friendly Lunch
11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Elliot's Gym
~~4:55 p.m. Mincha~~
4:45 p.m. Mincha - New Time
6:00 p.m. Babysitting
~~6:05 p.m. Neilah~~
5:55 p.m. Neilah - New Time
7:18 p.m. Maariv
7:18 p.m. Havdalah

All Events

Saturday ,
OctOctober 4 , 2025

Women's Tefillah
Shabbat, Oct 4th 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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Sunday ,
OctOctober 5 , 2025

Sukkah Decorating Event
Sunday, Oct 5th 9:30a to 11:30a
Join us for a fun morning of creativity and community! Make paper chains, sun catchers, and other festive decorations to hang in the shul's Sukkah—or take them home to enjoy. For all ages!
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 15 , 2025

Women's Tefillah
Wednesday, Oct 15th 11:00a to 11:40a
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 ,
OctOctober 17 , 2025

Shabbat Mishpacha – Friday, October 17
Friday, Oct 17th (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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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

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Thu, October 2 2025
10 Tishrei 5786

Alot Hashachar	5:32am
Earliest Tallit	6:04am
Netz (Sunrise)	6:53am
Latest Shema	9:49am
Zman Tefillah	10:48am
Chatzot (Midday)	12:45pm
Mincha Gedola	1:14pm
Mincha Ketana	4:10pm
Plag HaMincha	5:23pm
Shkiah (Sunset)	6:39pm
Havdalah	7:18pm
Tzeit Hakochavim	7:17pm
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Yom Kippur

Yizkor

Shacharit

: 8:30am

Sermon/Yizkor

: 10:50am

Mincha

: 4:45pm

Neilah

: 5:55pm

Maariv

: 7:18pm

Havdalah

: 7:18pm

Shacharit

: 7:00am

Mincha/Maariv

: 6:15pm

Candle Lighting

: 6:18pm

Holidays this Month:

Today Yom Kippur, Yizkor
Monday Erev Sukkot
Tuesday Sukkot
Wednesday Sukkot
Thu 10/9 Chol Hamoed Sukkot
Fri 10/10 Chol Hamoed Sukkot
Sat 10/11 Chol Hamoed Sukkot
Sun 10/12 Chol Hamoed Sukkot
Mon 10/13 Hoshana Rabah
Tue 10/14 Shmini Atzeret, Yizkor
Wed 10/15 Simchat Torah
Sat 10/18 Shabbat Mevarchim
Wed 10/22 Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan
Thu 10/23 Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan

Events this Month:

Shabbat Shacharit, 9:00am, Women's Tefillah, 9:45am, Seudah Shlishit, 6:15pm
Sunday Shacharit, 8:00am, Sukkah Decorating Event, 9:30am
Wed 10/15 Shacharit, 9:00am, Hakafot, 10:00am, Women's Tefillah, 11:00am, Shiur, 6:08pm

Monday–Thursday

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Email: inforamathorah@gmail.com

Thu, October 2 2025 10 Tishrei 5786

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8:30pm Opening the Womb, Opening the Heart: Infertility in the Bible

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9:45am 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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9:30am Sukkah Decorating Event

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11:00am 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.