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Rabbi Epstein received his Semicha (Rabbinic ordination) from HaRav Berel Wein Shlitta in Jerusalem. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Boston University, and an ED.S. degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from The College of New Jersey.

Rabbi Epstein has served as Rabbi at Congregation Sons of Israel since 2001. Before entering the American Rabbinate, Rabbi Epstein and his wife, Debi, resided in Israel. While there, he founded and served as a coordinator and lecturer at the Center for Torah Studies in Jerusalem, a division of Ohr Somayach International. During that time, he taught Talmud, Tanach, and Ethics to hundreds of students. Rabbi Epstein also traveled on behalf of the Yeshiva to North America, where he lectured on a myriad of Torah topics at synagogues, conventions and universities.

Rabbi Epstein teaches an array of classes throughout the week at his current synagogue, and on Zoom. He is a sought after speaker by local organizations, outside communities, and on the website Torah Anytime. He also writes a weekly Parshah column, and is a frequent contributor to regional and international periodicals. Baruch Hashem he also recently published a Sefer/book on Tefillot of Shabbat entitled Davening Divine.

Rabbi Epstein has served as the Rav HaMachshir of The Cherry K Vaad Hakashruth, strengthening Kashruth in Southern New Jersey, as well as the Cherry Hill West Side Eruv, the Chevra Kaddisha, and the local Mikvah. Rabbi Epstein was also chosen to serve on the New Jersey State Holocaust Commission, The Cherry Hill Human Rights Council, and as a Cherry Hill Police Chaplain.

Before the pandemic, Rabbi Epstein, his Rebbitzin Debi, and their family, loved to welcome guests to their home for Shabbos and Tom Tov regularly, and look forward to a time soon IY”H when they will be able to do so again.

Rabbi Epstein’s Shul Speaking Schedule

Rabbi Epstein will be speaking Friday evening before Maariv, on Shabbos morning, before Mincha on Shabbos afternoon, and before the Q&A session.

Possible Multiple Minyanim Shabbos Morning

If there is enough interest we will have an early and late Shabbos minyan to allow as many people as possible to attend.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING SHABBOS MORNING MINYAN

Depending on the response we will decide if we need 2 minyanim.

Friday Night 1/22

Mincha/Maariv (4:45 PM)

Saturday Morning 1/23

Shacharit (9AM)

or, depending on registration above:

Shacharit Minyan 1 (7:30 AM)
Shacharit Minyan 2 (9:45 AM)

Young Adult Meet And Greet (4:15 PM)
Mincha/Maariv with a Pirkei Avot Shiur in between (4:45 PM)
Congregation Question and Answer Session (7:30 PM) 

Note: All COVID-19 Restrictions And Regulations Will Be Followed

These include masks and social distancing. These regulations require a limit to the number of attendees in shul at each event. 

We look forward to an enjoyable and meaningful Shabbat with Rabbi and Rebbetzin Epstein!

We may not be together physically to celebrate our community’s simchas and other life cycle events, but we are still together spiritually. 

Please consider sponsoring a virtual Kiddush to support The Roslyn Synagogue. Although there will be no food served, this is an opportunity for 100% of your donation to support our Shul.

Our building right now may not be used in the same way, but our expenses remain the same.
 
Do you have an upcoming birthday, anniversary, yahrzeit, bnai mitzvah, baby naming, or just want to support our Shul?

To sponsor a Virtual Kiddush, please contact Eli Peyman; he will help coordinate the sponsorship and ensure that your sponsorship will be listed in the weekly announcements. And if you would like to share any thoughts or memories relating to your sponsorship—perhaps a photo or a short video or dvar torah—they can be included as well.

Sponsorships start at $180. After contacting Eli, you may donate online by going to our DONATIONS page.

Please consider sponsoring a Virtual Kiddish—and helping to keep our connection to each other and The Roslyn Synagogue community during these unprecedented times.

With excitement and caution and gratitude to Hashem we opened for davening b'tzibbur with minyan starting Sunday June 7th.

We will be starting minyan for Shabbat this week, Parshat Beha'alotcha.

The number of people attending davening will be limited because of the need for social distancing and the limits imposed by Governor Cuomo on the number of people allowed.

To accomplish social distancing seating will be limited.

We have marked seats with tape which should not be occupied. Please use only the seats which are not blocked. There will be some "spill over" seats in the Kiddush room (with the doors open) but seating will still be limited.

As a result of the limitation on the number of people allowed in the building children should not attend this Shabbat. Hopefully, this will change in the very near future as more people are allowed to attend.

Seating will be very limited both for men and women and will be first come first serve. We encourage those saying Kaddish to arrive early to assure entry.

If this opening is successful and there is enough interest in davening in schul on Shabbat we will try to arrange for the possibility of two minyanim, one early and one later if we can work out all the details. If you arrive and cannot participate because of the space requirements please understand that it's not because we don't want everyone to return to schul but that we are moving forward cautiously and in accordance with guidelines.

If you arrive and are turned away, daven at home and enjoy Shabbat, but let me know that you are interested in attending so we can judge the need for a second minyan.

Looking forward to a successful return to schul for Shabbat.

Please note the guidelines for attending. They need to be followed. Most important:

Masks must be worn properly at all times in the building—no exceptions. We must ensure that all people are wearing masks properly at all times while inside Roslyn Synagogue, even while davening.

Additionally:

• We will need to follow social distancing guidelines, so seating will need to be at least 8 feet apart.
• There should be no congregating together before or after davening.
• Multiple exits should be used to leave schul to avoid crowding together at the door.
• If you are over 65 years old or have underlying medical conditions, or in any way concerned about your health and safety relating to Covid-19, you should not attend. You may want to consult your physician for advice about attending.
• If you have a fever greater than 99.5, have a sore throat, cough, shortness of breath or body aches or any other symptoms of Covid-19, you MUST NOT attend.
• If you have recently traveled you should not attend until your self-quarantine is complete.
• Hand washing or sanitizing must be followed.
• No hand shaking.
• Each person should use his own siddur and Chumash, or if using one from the schul you should use the same one each time so mark them with your name.
• You should use your own tallit.
• There should be no kissing of the Torah or mezuzahs, siddurim or chumashim or any other religious items.
• There will be no kiddush or food or drink served.

We are looking forward to having more people attend, for davening and G-d willing classes in schul, as conditions allow us to safely increase the number of people who can attend. As government, health and religious advice allows we will respond by moving towards normalization of attendance to the extent that it is safe to do.

Please check our CALENDAR to confirm the schedule of daily minyans and Shabbos services at The Roslyn Synagogue.

Younger kids enjoy Minyan Katan for its engaging programs and yummy snacks. Parents value their kids learning about the holidays, the Torah, and Jewish prayers while developing an appreciation for coming to Sabbath prayer services.

Children between the ages of 2-6 are encouraged to attend Minyan Katan which occurs approximately twice a month (once in the summer months) from 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM. During Minyan Katan, children sing songs, explore the Torah portion of the week in a fun and interactive way, hear a story and enjoy a snack. Children under the age of 3 are asked to have an adult guardian with them during the program.