Join an artistic community of upscale Brooklynites with a fresh vision for translating the inspiration of Judaism into contemporary culture. Reinvent the synagogue as a relaxed and enjoyable setting for personal growth and communal connection.
Vesper Stamper is an author and illustrator living in the Northeast with her husband, filmmaker Ben Stamper, and her two children. She has an MFA in Illustration as Visual Essay from School of Visual Arts, New York City.
Mondays at 8:30PM Dinner is served, followed by Maariv Forget the red string. Begin your week with an expansion of consciousness and study spiritual wisdom that gives real-life advice.
Did you know that each Jewish Month has been imparted with an energy all its own? A joyful monthly women’s Rosh Chodesh gathering will inspired by the mystical vibrancy of the Jewish month in everyday life.
13 years ago before craft cold-brewed coffee, artisanal pickles, and rampant gentrification, Simcha and Ariella Weinstein saw the potential of an awakening with pride in Brooklyn.
Reaching out to literally tens of thousands of our neighbors. Maybe you are one? Students have joined us at our legendary Shabbat dinners for Pratt Institute and the downtown Brooklyn Collegiate Community. Young professionals and families have participated in High Holiday services, Passover Seders, Chanukah Parties, Lag B’Omer BBQs, Shavuot Torahthons, Sisterhood Events, Shabbat Morning Kids Groups, Film Screenings, Art Openings, lectures and book signings.
Our DIY community reflects and embraces the diversity of our neighborhood and celebrates the mitzvah of exploring, sharing, creating, incubating, and showcasing creative self-expression and reflection!
March 20
Followed by Heimishe 'fleishig' Buffet
Be'er Mayim Slivovitz Cocktails
DJ: Spinning Michoel Schnitzler Vibes
March 21
Followed by Heimishe 'mIlchig'' Brunch & Kids Entertainment
Ah freylichen Purim!!
The Four Mitzvot of Purim:
Megillah Reading - Book of Esther – The Megillah is read twice on Purim, once at night and once during the day.
Mishloach Manot/Shalach Manos - Sending Gifts containing at least two different types of ready-to-eat food items.
Matanot La'evyonim - Gifts to the Poor – Giving to the poor is a mitzvah all year round. However, the mitzvah to do so on Purim is in addition to the general mitzvah of tzedakah (charity).
Seudah - Festive Meal – One is obligated to partake in a festive meal on Purim day.
Rabbi Simcha schmoozes with his favorite people about spirituality, superheroes and soccer in a bi-weekly conversation. Come for the pop culture and get a side order of everyday wisdom from "Brooklyn's hippest rabbi.”
“Provided a warm atmosphere in an inclusive environment. Socializing, celebration and simply fun -- I'm grateful for each and every experience."
“Thanks Simcha and all the team at the Rohr Centre, you made my first Shabbat Dinner a truly memorable experience."
“Provided a warm atmosphere in an inclusive environment. Socializing, celebration and simply fun -- I'm grateful for each and every experience."
“Thanks Simcha and all the team at the Rohr Centre, you made my first Shabbat Dinner a truly memorable experience."
All our programs and services free of charge and the support for our programs comes from the generosity of our Friends like YOU! Your donation is a wonderful way to help sustain the synagogue, mark a special occasion, remember someone dear, celebrate a birthday or anniversary, rejoice in the arrival of a child, mourn the passing of a friend or recognize an Aliyah honor.
Address: 541 Myrtle Avenue (Facing the Pratt Store)
Clinton Hill / Bed Stuy, Brooklyn
