WHERE EVERYONE BELONGS
When you step into CBSRZ, you enter a space of Jewish community, spirituality, and personal discovery.
Whether you seek a Beit K’nesset (house of gathering), a Beit Midrash (house of learning), or a Beit T’filah (house of prayer), CBSRZ offers all three, creating an atmosphere of inclusivity where each person can find their own spiritual path.
How Good and Pleasant it is to Dwell Together (Psalms 133:1)
At Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek, we’re inspired by the Jewish tradition of welcoming the stranger. Our vibrant and inclusive community celebrates the richness of our heritage while offering a warm and inviting space for cultural, intellectual, and spiritual growth. We’re here to connect, learn, and grow together.
If you’re new here, schedule a visit to meet with our clergy or attend an event.
Upcoming Events
Community Groups
Coffee Hour with the Rabbi
Treat yourself to a little social hour with Rabbi Bellows and your synagogue friends at Simon's Marketplace in downtown Chester.
Lunch & Learn
Lunch & Learn
Join Rabbi Bellows for an invigorating conversation at Lunch and Learn while finding meaning and exploring themes in a book with a Jewish connection, whether it be fiction or nonfiction.
Shabbat Services
Erev Shabbat Service
Whether you come to pray, learn, connect with friends, or simply find rest, Shabbat at CBSRZ provides a spiritual retreat for the entire community.
Adult Learning
Holy Scrollers
Holy Scrollers meet regularly with our Rabbi to explore the weekly Torah portion.
Community Groups
Coffee Hour with the Rabbi
Treat yourself to a little social hour with Rabbi Bellows and your synagogue friends at Simon's Marketplace in downtown Chester.
Lunch & Learn
Lunch & Learn
Join Rabbi Bellows for an invigorating conversation at Lunch and Learn while finding meaning and exploring themes in a book with a Jewish connection, whether it be fiction or nonfiction.
Shabbat Services
Erev Shabbat Service
Whether you come to pray, learn, connect with friends, or simply find rest, Shabbat at CBSRZ provides a spiritual retreat for the entire community.
Adult Learning
Holy Scrollers
Holy Scrollers meet regularly with our Rabbi to explore the weekly Torah portion.
Adult Learning
Adult Hebrew Class
Strengthen your connection to prayer and texts through Hebrew.
Community Groups
Coffee Hour with the Rabbi
Treat yourself to a little social hour with Rabbi Bellows and your synagogue friends at Simon's Marketplace in downtown Chester.
Lunch & Learn
Lunch & Learn
Join Rabbi Bellows for an invigorating conversation at Lunch and Learn while finding meaning and exploring themes in a book with a Jewish connection, whether it be fiction or nonfiction.
Rituals & Celebrations Committee
Rit-C Meeting
Be part of the committee that brings joy, tradition, and community to our holiday celebrations and special events.
Shabbat Services
Erev Shabbat Service
Whether you come to pray, learn, connect with friends, or simply find rest, Shabbat at CBSRZ provides a spiritual retreat for the entire community.
Adult Learning
Holy Scrollers
Holy Scrollers meet regularly with our Rabbi to explore the weekly Torah portion.
Adult Learning
Adult Hebrew Class
Strengthen your connection to prayer and texts through Hebrew.
Book Club
Book Club – Kantika
Gather for an evening of conversation and community as we discuss Kantika by Elizabeth Graver.
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Community Groups
Coffee Hour with the Rabbi
Treat yourself to a little social hour with Rabbi Bellows and your synagogue friends at Simon's Marketplace in downtown Chester.
Lunch & Learn
Lunch & Learn
Join Rabbi Bellows for an invigorating conversation at Lunch and Learn while finding meaning and exploring themes in a book with a Jewish connection, whether it be fiction or nonfiction.
Shabbat Services
Erev Shabbat Service and Sha-BBQ
Gather with friends and community for a special Shabbat service and outdoor barbecue on the CBSRZ campus.
Adult Learning
Holy Scrollers
Holy Scrollers meet regularly with our Rabbi to explore the weekly Torah portion.
Adult Learning
Adult Hebrew Class
Strengthen your connection to prayer and texts through Hebrew.
Adult Learning
Holy Scrollers
Holy Scrollers meet regularly with our Rabbi to explore the weekly Torah portion.
Support Group
Grief Support Group
Find comfort, connection, and support in a compassionate community for those navigating grief and loss.
Adult Learning
Holy Scrollers
Holy Scrollers meet regularly with our Rabbi to explore the weekly Torah portion.
Adult Learning
Adult Hebrew Class
Strengthen your connection to prayer and texts through Hebrew.
Rituals & Celebrations Committee
Rit-C Meeting
Be part of the committee that brings joy, tradition, and community to our holiday celebrations and special events.
Choir
Choir Rehearsal
The CBSRZ choir is open to anyone who likes to sing!
Adult Learning
Holy Scrollers
Holy Scrollers meet regularly with our Rabbi to explore the weekly Torah portion.
Holidays
Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
Please join us for Erev Rosh Hashanah as we begin to welcome the Jewish New Year of 5787.
What Our
Members Say
The best way to understand CBSRZ is to hear from the people who call it home.
Maya, member for 18 years
As a non-Jewish parent with a Jewish spouse and children, this has been a welcoming spiritual home for our family. Both of my children have had a meaningful and fun experience in the religious school. We were very happy to find a community that shares our values.
Stephen, member for 17 years
The building itself, known throughout the art world for Sol LeWitt’s hand in designing it, is a spiritual gift. But so are its welcoming and diverse congregants. We’ve been members for nearly two decades and have found it a unique haven. It was also a terrific place for our son’s bar mitzvah education. Torah study (“Holy Scrollers”) is not to be missed.
Lisa, member for 2 years
I joined CBSRZ this year after moving back to Connecticut. This is a very welcoming congregation that offers so much for people with different interests. The Rabbi and Cantor lead beautiful Shabbat Services. The Arts Cafe and Books and Bagels programs, along with the art exhibits, have offered so much that you don’t find at many congregations. I am very happy with my decision to join this remarkable congregation.
Featured Event
Liz Egan Opening Art Reception
Liz Egan is an award-winning artist, painter, and printmaker.
More than a synagogue - we are a vibrant and welcoming community that strives to embody its name: “House of Peace, Pursuers of Justice.”
At CBSRZ, Judaism is lived in community. We gather for prayer that is thoughtful and alive. We study texts that challenge and deepen us. We show up for one another in times of joy and in moments that require strength.
Whether you are seeking deeper learning, meaningful ritual, or a way to act on your values in the world, you will find a place here. We are building a Judaism rooted in tradition and responsive to the present, sustained by relationships that carry us forward together.
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