Welcome to Congregation Rodeph Sholom

Congregation Rodeph Sholom is a community of diverse Jews who adhere to the principles of the Conservative Movement. Our community draws members from many towns throughout Fairfield County, including Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Trumbull, Stratford, Westport. We have a vibrant membership and a sincere and approachable clergy and staff who create a warm atmosphere for spiritual nurturing and connection.

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Our Winter Concert Series Continues on Jan. 24

Get ready for some fun and amazing music, as the Rodeph Sholom Winter Concert Series continues on Sunday, Jan. 24 at 5 p.m. with a Zoom concert from Chuck Fink!

Chuck Fink is a cantorial soloist, youth song leader, versatile singer/songwriter, acoustic guitarist, harmonica player, and a well-seasoned solo performer, spun from the folk-pop tradition. Although he “specializes” in folk/pop/acoustic-rock hits of the 60’s, 70’s, on up to the present, Chuck possesses an endless array of great songs for all age groups, and his performances are easily adaptable for audiences of young kids, to those who are young at heart. Chuck has had the privilege of sharing the stage with several of his mentors and friends over the years, including Peter Yarrow, of Peter, Paul & Mary, and Livingston Taylor.

To find out more about the Winter Concert Series and to reserve your spot at the virtual concert, email the synagogue at info@rodephsholom.com.

See How We Celebrated Hanukkah…Around The Globe!

Although we could not all gather together this year for Hanukkah, Rodeph Sholom stayed festive with a nightly Zoom menorah lighting during all eight nights.

In addition to having special people lighting their menorahs at home, leading the blessings and singing a Hanukkah song, we also toured the globe from the comfy confines of our homes. Each night of Hanukkah there was some interesting information about a different place on this planet!

We invite you to view our Zoom menorah lighting event by click on the links below:

On the first night, Rabbi Eisenberg starting the holiday by leading the candle lighting. (CLICK HERE TO VIEW)

For the second night, Cantor Hirsch led the candle lighting and the theme that evening will be how perseverance keeps Hanukkah going in India. (CLICK HERE TO VIEW)

The third night, Cantor Hirsch and her family led the candle lighting, with the theme of the third night coming from the land “Down Under.” (We don’t have the link for this night…technical issues)

On the fourth night, Cantor Hirsch, along with Hannah Gale, led the candle lighting. The theme for the evening was Germany…a new beginning — Frohes Chanukah! (CLICK HERE TO VIEW)

For the fifth night, the candle lighting was led by Senior Gabbai, Sy Wiesenfeld, accompanied by Lanny Boles in song. The world tour stopped in Egypt. (CLICK HERE TO VIEW)

Led by the candle lighting with Faith Bader, the sixth night, Hanukkah’s theme was Argentina. Feliz Hanukkah! (CLICK HERE TO VIEW)

The seventh night of Hanukkah brought us back to the United States once again, as the theme of the night was Great Alaska Hanukkah…or Alaskanukkah. The Weinstein family led the candle lighting. (CLICK HERE TO VIEW)

On the final night, we celebrated all the soldiers currently deployed. Leading the candle lighting for the final night of Hanukkah was Rabbi Eisenberg. (CLICK HERE TO VIEW)

Our doors are temporarily closed due to COVID-19; however, our hearts are open to our members and friends. You may contact us at info@rodephsholom.com. While we continue to shelter in place, stay healthy and safe.

To access all of Rabbi Eisenberg’s videos please visit his Youtube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXfBUs0k1DyG8To2oMawi3w

Relive Our Coffee & Conversation Talking About Bridgeport’s Madison Avenue in the 50’s and 60’s

It was an exciting and memorable Coffee & Conversation, as we shared fond memories about Bridgeport’s Madison Ave. during the 1950’s and 1960’s. Scroll through our slideshow and see some photos from Nyden’s, Benny Levine, and Tastee’s Delicatessen.

To view the livestream event, click HERE!

To learn more about these photos, click HERE to visit our Facebook page.