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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.
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CRO Schedule December 8-14.
Friday 12/8
7:00 am Shacharit
4:00 pm Mincha / Kabbalat
Shabbat / Maariv
4:10 pm Candle Lighting: 2
Chanukah candles, thenShabbat candles
5:30 Communal Shabbat
Chanukah dinner
Shabbat 12/9
9:00 am Shacharit
10:15 am Children's programs:
Jr. Cong. will meet in the office.
Mid. Group will meet in thelibrary.
Ages 0-5 will meet in the TotsroomCircle Time for Tots: 10:30 am
11:15 am Dreidle tournament for
Junior Congregation & Middle
Group
Dvar Torah: Rabbi Zolty
4:00 pm Mincha
4:20 pm Seudah Shlishit
Dvar Torah: Reflections on
Resiliency and Hope by Jane
Blumenstein
5:10 pm Maariv
5:13 pm Havdalah, then light
3 Chanukah candlesSunday 12/10
8:00 am Shacharit
after Shacharit, Talmud Berachot
class taught by Rabbi Zolty
4:59 pm Light 4 Chanukah
candles
Monday 12/11
7:00 am Shacharit
4:59 pm Light 5 Chanukah
candles
8:30 pm Daf Yomi Discussion
Group led by Rabbi Bodner on
Zoom
Tuesday 12/12, Erev Rosh Chodesh Tevet
7:00 am Shacharit
4:59 pm Light 6 Chanukah
candles
Wednesday 12/13, Rosh Chodesh Tevet
7:00 am Shacharit
4:59 pm Light 7 Chanukah
candles
6:30 pm Children's Chanukah
Donut Decorating
(details below)
7:00 pm Zoom Communal
Chanukah Lighting
(details below)
Thursday 12/14
7:00 am Shacharit
5:00 pm Light 8 Chanukah
candles
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2023
Wednesday, Dec 13th 6:30p to 7:30p
CRO Families are invited to help decorate Sufganiyot for Hannukah! From 6:30-7:30 on Tuesday, December 12th there will be an opportunity for children and their families to decorate donuts and engage in holiday festivities. Pizza will be served for dinner. -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 13 , 2023
Wednesday, Dec 13th 7:00p to 7:15p
Join the CRO community as we light Chanukah lights together (remotely) on the 7th night of Chanukah, Wednesday Dec. 13th, at 7 pm. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 15 , 2023
Friday, Dec 15th 5:30p to 7:45p
Immediately following davening on long winter nights warm your Neshamas with a hot kiddush while livening your minds with stimulating lectures by local community scholars. The first lecture will be delivered by Dr. Elana Stein Hain on December 15th. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 16 , 2023
Shabbat, Dec 16th 12:30p to 3:00p
Host or be hosted for Shabbat lunch on December 16 after services. This is a chance to meet other members of the Ramath Orah community. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 17 , 2023
Sunday, Dec 17th 8:45a to 9:45p
Join a weekly Gemara shiur with Rabbi Yoni Zolty. We are studying the beginning of Berachot concentrating on the foundational mitzvah of Keriyat Shema. -
Friday ,
DecDecember 22 , 2023
Friday, Dec 22nd 4:30p to 7:00p
A festive Kabbalat Shabbat with a Tot Shabbat program for Friday night followed by a light child friendly Shabbat dinner for the whole family. Registration is required and sponsorships are invited.
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 info@ramathorah.org.
Resources
Information is subject to change
Upper West Side Resources
Click here for list of Upper West Side Resources
Mon, December 11 2023
28 Kislev 5784
Today's Calendar
Chanukah |
Shacharit : 7:00am |
Tomorrow's Calendar
Chanukah |
Shacharit : 7:00am |
Minyan sign up List
Times for weekday shacharit are posted in the schedule (left hand column); usually Sundays at 8 am and Mon-Fri 7 am. We also have a Sunday mincha / maariv minyan with the time posted in the schedule at the left. Please sign up for the weekday minyan--it helps us plan.
Today's Zmanim
Alot Hashachar | 5:42am |
Earliest Tallit | 6:15am |
Netz (Sunrise) | 7:10am |
Latest Shema | 9:29am |
Zman Tefillah | 10:16am |
Chatzot (Midday) | 11:49am |
Mincha Gedola | 12:12pm |
Mincha Ketana | 2:32pm |
Plag HaMincha | 3:30pm |
Shkiah (Sunset) | 4:28pm |
Tzeit Hakochavim | 5:14pm |
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Office Hours
Monday–Friday 9:00am–2:00pm.
Email: info@ramathorah.org
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