New to Romemu

Romemu Manhattan services are held at the Romemu campus on 105th and Amsterdam Avenue. Most Shabbat services are held in the Romemu Sanctuary in the West End Presbyterian Church on the North East corner. Family services, Sha’baby, Open Book, and some holiday services are held in the Romemu Center on the South East corner.

Romemu Brooklyn services are most frequently held at the Luria Academy.

Other locations are occasionally used for some services and special programs. Be sure to check our calendar for the specific location of any service or program you are attending.

Absolutely. You may join our interactive, online services via Zoom. Visit our Shabbat page or holiday listing to find links to register for Zoom for upcoming services. You may also join us online on Facebook or YouTube with no registration required.

Absolutely not. While there is a lot of Hebrew in all our services, there is also a lot of English and elaboration regarding what the Hebrew prayers mean. Our siddurim (prayer books) have both English translation and transliteration.  Regardless of your familiarity (or lack of familiarity) with Jewish tradition and services, the music and ruach (spirit) in the service will be readily understood by all.

Music is a common language for all of us and Romemu services are filled with music. You can listen to our music anytime in the Romemu library so even if you don’t know the words yet, you will be ready to hum along when you join us.

You can view our prayer books online so you will feel more comfortable as we move through the service.

Learning is also an essential part of every service. Rabbi Ingber and other members of the clergy share d’vrei Torah (words of Torah) in their sermons at every service. Listen to Rabbi Ingber’s sermons in the Romemu library anytime.

When you come Romemu you are coming into our spiritual home and will be welcomed as a guest.

Romemu members and staff will be there with a smile to greet you. Our Shabbat and holiday greeters will hand you a siddur (prayer book), help you find a seat and answer any questions you have.

The reality of the world in which we are living today requires us to have security at all services. Prior to entry our security personnel will ask to look in any bags or packages you bring with you.

Please try to arrive 15 minutes early for services so you have plenty of time to find the seat you want and mentally prepare to enter into the service.

Shabbat and holiday services are filled with joyous music – which often leads to spontaneous dancing, contemplative prayer, and deep Torah learning. You may choose to jump right in or take the role of an observer at first till you feel more comfortable. You do you.

We do ask that you turn off or silence your cell phone during services. This will help you immerse in the experience and ensure a distraction-free experience for all.

Absolutely. Children are always welcome at Shabbat and holiday services. They are welcome to join you in our regular services and/or join in our Shabbat programming for children.

Every Friday at 5 PM children 0-4 and their families are invited for Sha’Baby tot Shabbat services.

Our Seekers Holistic Hebrew School for ages 5-B Mitzvah meets on Shabbat (Saturday) morning during services.

Once a month, we have a special Family Shabbat for families in our Hebrew school as well as any families with children ages 5-B Mitzvah who wish to join.

We also have special holiday celebrations throughout the year tailored to engage children and families.

Come as you like. Jewish tradition encourages us to wear special clothes for Shabbat and holidays to honor the day. You decide which clothing will enrich your Shabbat or holiday experience.

No. Romemu Shabbat services are open to everyone and everyone is welcome.  Shabbat services both onsite and online are open to all regardless of membership status, race, gender, sexual orientation, religious observance, affiliation, and belief.

Everyone is always welcome at Shabbat services. You do not need to tell us in advance or register. But, if you are coming for the first time, we would love to know in advance so we can be ready to welcome you. Once you know what date you plan to come, please fill out this form to let us know you are coming.

Everyone is always welcome at Shabbat services. You do not need to tell us in advance or register. But, if you are coming with a group, we would love to know in advance so we can be ready to welcome you. Once you know what date you plan to come, please fill out this form to let us know you are coming.

The majority of our services and celebrations are open to all all regardless of membership status, race, gender, sexual orientation, religious observance, affiliation, and belief.

In order to ensure that all our members are able to join together for the High Holy Days, members receive free admission and first priority. Registration for High Holy Day services are available for purchase by non-members.

To meet the needs of all who wish to join Romemu, we have multiple options for membership available. Wherever you live, wherever you are financially – neither geography nor finances are barriers to joining our community. Learn more.

No registration is required to join for onsite Shabbat services or most holidays.

Visit our Shabbat page or holiday listing to find the location for services and links to join on Zoom for upcoming services. You may also join us online on Facebook or YouTube with no registration required.

Advanced registration is required for both onsite and online attendance for the High Holy Days (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur). Registration is free for members and available for purchase for non-members. Information about High Holy Day registration is available on our Holidays page in the months leading up to the High Holy Days.

Currently, not all of our facilities are fully accessible. Stairs and other barriers may pose challenges for those with differing abilities. Please contact us if you have concerns about access and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We are painfully aware that this current situation is not aligned with our commitment to inclusivity. We are actively working to raise funds to be able to upgrade all our spaces to be fully ADA compliant.

Yes. Assistive Listening Devices are available for onsite attendees. If needed, find a Romemu staff member for assistance.

Congregants with service dogs who meet the Americans with Disabilities Act definition of a service dog are permitted to have their dog accompany them to services, classes, and other programs at Romemu. Read our full policy on service dogs in Romemu facilities.

We are here to help. Contact us for assistance.

Absolutely. Whether you are just starting out and want seeking to master the basics or you have an extensive background in Jewish thought and practice, we have classes that will meet you where you are on your journey.

Check out adult education courses offered through The Well at Romemu

Yes. Learn about Seekers Holistic Hebrew School or, explore our B Mitzvah program.

Yes. Many of our courses are offered online exclusively and others utilize our hybrid model with some participants joining onsite and others online. View course offerings here.

Yes. Our Digital Torah Library contains sermons, classes, songs, and more that you can listen to anytime and anywhere.

The majority of our courses are open to all. We do offer select courses as special benefits for our members. If a course is only for members this will be clearly indicated in all information about the course.

To meet the needs of all who wish to join Romemu, we have multiple options for membership available. Wherever you live, wherever you are financially – neither geography nor finances are barriers to joining our community. Learn more.

Yes. Learn about conversion at Romemu.

Yes. Learn about our Adult B Mitzvah program.

We are here to help. Contact us for assistance.

The first step to getting to know the Romemu community is by showing up. Join Shabbat or weekday services, or adult education classes, or find programs and initiatives that interest you on our calendar.

There are also many ways to get involved at Romemu through participating in committees and circles that align with your interests and passions.

Once you become a member, you can manage all your connections to Romemu through our Member Portal and find contact information to connect with other member in our Membership Directory. (Login required. Contact membership@romemu.org if you need help logging in.)

Check out the Welcome to Romemu Membership Guide.

Also, be sure to watch your email for an invitation to New Member Orientation where you can get to know other members. A Romemu Ambassador will also reach out to you to answer any questions you may have.

The majority of our programs are open to all. We do offer select programs as special benefits for our members. If a program is only for members this will be clearly indicated in all information about the program.

To meet the needs of all who wish to join Romemu, we have multiple options for membership available. Wherever you live, wherever you are financially – neither geography nor finances are barriers to joining our community. Learn more.

The best way to stay in the ‘Mu about all the at is happening at Romemu is to subscribe to our email and read the weekly Romemu Now newsletter you will receive every Wednesday once you subscribe.

You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Yes. One of the benefits of being part of a community is that we are there for each other in both celebration and mourning. Learn about marking life-cycle milestones with Romemu.

If you have not already done so, we encourage you to become a Romemu member. In addition to your financial support through membership dues, committing to membership provides many benefits that not only help you, but also help you to strengthen your community.

As valuable as membership is, dues only provide about 30% of the funds required to support your Romemu community. Discretionary giving provides the rest. Every song, every prayer, every word of wisdom, every heart connection made at Romemu happens because of a charitable gift from someone like you. Learn about our pathways for giving and donate today.