Join our membership!
We’ve been the Jewish heart of Block Island for many years, providing a welcoming place for prayer and community. With the support of our members and donors, we offer islanders and visitors a meaningful space to gather for Shabbat and High Holiday services. Our congregation is volunteer-run, except on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur when we hire a rabbi to lead us in prayer.
Membership Benefits
Congregation Sons & Daughters of Ruth (CSDR) is proud to be the only Jewish congregation on Block Island. Whether you contribute $18, $36, $180, or more, your donation helps sustain Jewish community on our island.
Suggested annual membership rate is $72 per person.
Prayer services
We offer weekly Friday night Shabbat services from May through October and hire a rabbi to lead High Holiday services for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Kiddush
We start services with Shabbat candle lighting and always conclude with challah, grape juice, and wine.
Grants
We are proud to offer high school students on Block Island grants to continue their education in the arts and other special areas of interest.
Community
By becoming a member of Congregation Sons & Daughters of Ruth, you’re not only joining a warm and vibrant Jewish community on Block Island—you’re helping ensure that others, both residents and visitors, have a place to gather, pray, and connect.