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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

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

 

All Events
  • Sunday ,
    SepSeptember  7 , 2025
    Tots and Torah Fall Kickoff Event
    Sunday, Sep 7th 10:00a to 11:30a
    Tots and Torah: Fall Kickoff Event Sunday, September 7 • 10:00–11:30 AM Join us for a special morning as we kick off the school year with creativity, learning, and community fun! Tots will design and decorate their very own new siddur pages. Older kids can begin their Parsha Passport adventure.

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  • Thursday ,
    SepSeptember  11 , 2025
    Shama Berman Memorial Lecture
    Thursday, Sep 11th 7:30p to 9:00p
    We are excited to announce that the upcoming Shama Berman Memorial Lecture will take place at Ramath Orah on September 11. The lecture will be given by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin on the topic of “The Lubavitcher Rebbe on the Overlooked Mitzvah: The Continuing Jewish Mission to the World” The lecture has been generously sponsored, but pre-registration is suggested. Light refreshments will be served.

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  • Friday ,
    SepSeptember  12 , 2025
    Cookbook Mix & Match Shabbat Dinner
    Friday, Sep 12th 7:30p to 9:30p
    Join us for a Cookbook edition of Potluck Mix & Match Shabbat Dinner! Hosts and guests will prepare different recipes from the CRO cookbook to make a scrumptious meal! Sign up to host or be hosted and enjoy the delicious recipes featured in the book!

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  • Saturday ,
    SepSeptember  13 , 2025
    Book Club for September
    Shabbat, Sep 13th 5:00p to 6:30p
    Greetings, book lovers! We’re excited to announce that the next CRO Book Club meeting will take place before Shabbat Mincḥa on September 13, 2025. This month, we’ll be discussing "Alive and Beating" by Rebecca Wolf.

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  • Wednesday ,
    SepSeptember  24 , 2025
    Rosh Hashanah Second Day Lunch 2025
    Wednesday, Sep 24th 1:00p
    Please join us for lunch! Enjoy the new year with new friends and old. Optional, bring your own mevushal wine.

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  • Saturday ,
    OctOctober  4 , 2025
    Women's Tefillah
    Shabbat, Oct 4th 9:45a to 11:00a
    Women's Tefillah

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  • Wednesday ,
    OctOctober  15 , 2025
    Women's Tefillah
    Wednesday, Oct 15th 9:45a to 11:00a
    Women's Tefillah

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  • Saturday ,
    NovNovember  8 , 2025
    Women's Tefillah
    Shabbat, Nov 8th 9:45a to 11:00a
    Women's Tefillah

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  • Saturday ,
    DecDecember  6 , 2025
    Women's Tefillah
    Shabbat, Dec 6th 9:45a to 11:00a
    Women's Tefillah

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  • Saturday ,
    JanJanuary  10 , 2026
    Women's Tefillah
    Shabbat, Jan 10th 9:45a to 11:00a
    Women's Tefillah

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Online Events

To access online events click here. Password available upon request or distributed with registration.

 

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