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Welcome to Ramath Orah

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. 

CRO Schedule Februart 14 -February 20

Friday 2/14
7:00 a.m. Shacharit 
5:10 p.m. Mincha/Maariv
5:13 p.m. Candle Lighting
Friday Night Lights: Rabbanit Laurie Novick: 'Temptation and Revelation: Emanuel Levinas on Sinai and Western Culture.'

Saturday 2/15
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
4:55 p.m. Mincha
5:20 p.m. Seudah Shlishit
Shiur: Rabbi Yoni Zolty: 'Making Kiddush on Schnaps: Do I need to drink a full cup?'
6:10 p.m. Maariv
6:12 p.m. Havdalah

Sunday 2/16
8:00 a.m. Shacharit 

Monday 2/17- President's Day
8:00 a.m. Shacharit
8:30 p.m. Daf Yomi Discussion Group
     led by Rabbi Bodner on Zoom

Tuesday 2/18
7:00 a.m. Shacharit

Wednesday 2/19
7:00 a.m. Shacharit

Thursday 2/20
7:00 a.m. Shacharit

 

Upcoming Events

 

All Events
  • Friday ,
    FebFebruary  21 , 2025
    Shabbat Mishpacha
    Friday, Feb 21st 5:30p to 8:30p
    A festive Kabbalat Shabbat with a Tot Shabbat program followed by a light ,child-friendly dinner for the whole family. Registration is required and sponsorships are invited. The next Shabbat Mishpacha is February 7th!

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  • Saturday ,
    FebFebruary  22 , 2025
    Indoor Playground
    Shabbat, Feb 22nd 3:00p to 6:00p
    CRO Youth is thrilled to announce our new programming in partnership with Elliott’s Gymnastics: Shabbat Indoor Playground!! This special Shabbat event will be held from 3-6pm for eight sessions starting in November running through March. Please register quickly as we only have 25 spots per session!! Pricing: CRO members: $180 for all 8 sessions $96 for 4 sessions Non-members: $215 for all 8 sessions $115 for 4 sessions Dates: Nov. 16, Dec. 14, Jan 11 & 25, Feb 8 & 22, and Mar. 8 & 22.

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  • Saturday ,
    MarMarch  1 , 2025
    6th Annual Cholent Cook-Off and Cholent Makers' Appreciation Kiddush
    Shabbat, Mar 1st 12:00p to 2:00p
    Join us for our 6th Annual Cholent Cook-Off! We will sample cholents from CRO members and proclaim one the winner. Entries in 3 Divisions: Open (Meat), Vegetarian & Gluten Free (Meat). Please sign up here

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  • Saturday ,
    MarMarch  1 , 2025
    CRO Book Club
    Motzei Shabbat, Mar 1st 7:30p to 9:30p
    The Book Club and REEL Encounters are excited to announce their joint next event will discuss and show Chaim Grade’s book “My Quarrel with Hersh Rasseyner” and the film based on it, “The Quarrel”. Professor David Fishman, who had a close personal relationship with Chaim Grade and is an expert in his work, will lead a discussion of the book, while Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, who co-wrote the script of the film, will discuss the adaptation of the book into the film. Please join us for this special presentation on Saturday night, March 1 at 7:30 p.m.

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  • Saturday ,
    MarMarch  1 , 2025
    Reel Encounters
    Motzei Shabbat, Mar 1st 8:00p to 10:00p
    CRO is excited to announce the selections for the eighth season of its critically acclaimed film series!

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  • Saturday ,
    MarMarch  8 , 2025
    Indoor Playground
    Shabbat, Mar 8th 3:00p to 6:00p
    CRO Youth is thrilled to announce our new programming in partnership with Elliott’s Gymnastics: Shabbat Indoor Playground!! This special Shabbat event will be held from 3-6pm for eight sessions starting in November running through March. Please register quickly as we only have 25 spots per session!! Pricing: CRO members: $180 for all 8 sessions $96 for 4 sessions Non-members: $215 for all 8 sessions $115 for 4 sessions Dates: Nov. 16, Dec. 14, Jan 11 & 25, Feb 8 & 22, and Mar. 8 & 22.

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To join community events on zoom, click here. A password was sent by email to CRO members. If you are interested in joining one of our events and do not have a password, email us at inforamathorah@gmail.com.

Resources 

Information is subject to change 

Upper West Side Resources
Click here for list of Upper West Side Resources

Mon, February 17 2025 19 Shevat 5785