Featured Programs


CFR Sukkah at Bowling Green Park

September 27-28

Take a break from your workday and come join us in our two large sukkas in Bowling Green Park. Bring your lunch; shake the Lulav and Etrog; come get in to the Sukkot spirit.

Succah Party-Simchas Beis HaShoeva

Saturday Evening, September 25, 2010

Experience the happiness and joy of Succos as CFR celebrates this festival with song, music, delicious food and a chance to take the Four

Yeshiva-Lite: "To Treat or Not to Treat: End of Life Issues in Jewish Tradition" with Rabbi Y Dovid Kaye

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Rabbi Kaye is a halachic expert having received the highest level ordination from Rabbi Moses Feinstein and having served as head of the Jewish Court in the Hessen region of Germany. He is particularly qualified in Jewish Law and Medicine, having lectured on the subject in medical schools.

Yeshiva-Lite: Maimonides' Guide to the Passover Seder

March 18, 2010

Rabbi Solomon Goldfinger - Guest Lecturer

Purim Feast: Black Tie Optional

February 28, 2010

The Purim traditions are alive and vibrant at CFR. Partake of a splendid feast at the Bayit and enjoy the Purim spirit with people who are passionate, intelligent but still have fun.

Shabbat Shabbaton at the Bayit

February 05-06, 2010

A Bayit Shabbaton offers a feast for the body and soul with 3 gourmet meals, traditional melodies, beginner’s services, and a chance to meet new and interesting people.

Bake Like Bubbie-Challah Baking Workshop

January 18, 2010

Learn the ropes of making the traditional braided Sabbath loaves. Participants will learn the basics of mixing, kneading and letting the dough rise before braiding them into challahs. No cooking experience needed!

Lag Ba’Omer - Hike

May 02-02, 2010

Melava Malka

August 08, 2009

The traditional Saturday night meal marking the end of the Sabbath and the beginning of a new productive week.It is a fitting and joyous way to escort the Sabbath Queen back to her royal abode, with the promise held for a renewed, delight-filled encounter in a week’s time.

Chanukah Party: Latke Bash - Wednesday Evening, December 16, 2009

Chanukah commemorates a Jewish victory of the spiritually mighty over the militarily powerful. Join us as we celebrate this triumph of Jewish existence with an evening of amusements.

Dinner and Discussion @ the Rabbi’s

Hungry for some intellectual give-and-take in a relaxed setting? Jews from all walks of life are welcome to sign up for an evening of great food and lively discussion in a comfortable setting where all questions are welcome.

One-on-1 Learning

Rabbi Jacob is available at the Bayit, on campus or over the phone for anyone who if you would like to study a specific topic in Jewish law, ethics, philosophy, history, or just wants to learn how to read Hebrew. To set up an appointment with Rabbi Jacob click here.

Crash Course in Hebrew

A complete Hebrew reading course from Aleph to Tav, students can go from zero Hebrew knowledge to fluent reading skills in just a few short weeks.

1986 Shabbaton

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