Welcome to the

Reform Temple of Putnam Valley!

    • Rabbi’s Message

    President’s Message

    A message from temple president, Robin Bass

    Welcome to Reform Temple of Putnam Valley. We are a small, friendly congregation in beautiful Putnam Valley. We offer many opportunities for individuals and families, from services and workshops to social events and social action. Our dues are very low compared to most congregations, and we want to keep it that way. However, that also means we depend on the generosity of our community and friends to help fill the gaps. Please consider making a donation to honor a lifecycle event, a loved one or as part of our annual giving.

    Please mail your tax-deductible donation to:

    Reform Temple of Putnam Valley

    Box 232

    Putnam Valley, NY 10579

     

    December 2025 At A Glance

    Wednesday, December 3 at 6:30 pm – the Men of RTPV Dinner. To obtain the location and to RSVP, please email rtpvsafety@gmail.com.

    Thursday, December 4 at 6:30 pm Dinner with Rabbi Symons. To RSVP and obtain the location please email rtpvsafety@gmail.com.

    Friday, December 5 In-home Shabbat

    Tuesday, December 9 at 7:30 pm – Torah Study on Zoom with Rabbi Symons. Please email RTPVinfo@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

    Friday Dec 12 – Shabbat Service honoring new Members. Please join us for a potluck dinner at 6 pm (please bring a meat/vegetarian dish or dessert to share), followed by a Shabbat Service as we welcome:

    Faye & Alan Lash

    Kay Harel

    Sarah Arnett & Family

    Mollie Reznick & Dmitry Solominsky

    Carolyn Vick

    Maryann Smith

     The service will be hybrid and will feature the RTPV Choir. Please RSVP to rtpvinfo@gmail.com

    Saturday Dec. 13 at 11 am -noon Shalom, Shabbat Children’s workshop: Chanukah Lights led by Rabbi Symons with stories, songs, games and Chanukah treats. To register, please email rtpvsafety@gmail.com.

    Wednesday, Dec 10 at 4:30pm (ages 5-10) and Monday, Dec 15 at 11am (all ages) Channukah-themed Story Time with Rabbi Barbara at Putnam Valley Library

    Sunday Dec 21 at 4 pm. Join us for a Chanukah celebration with menorah/chanukiah lighting, games, songs and Chanukah treats, including latkes. Please register at rtpvsafety@gmail.com. Please bring your Hannukiah (menorah) to light together as a community and bring one extra candle (10 candles total).

    Congregant Pam Kolber Zicca’s photograph of a blue heron has been chosen as a featured piece by KinoSaito in Verplanck. Pam invites us to the Opening Reception on

    Saturday, December 13 from 4-7pm

    KinoSaito

    115 7th Street

    Verplanck, NY 10596

    RSVP in link

    https://www.kinosaito.org/kinosaito-annual-exhibition-2025

    Artists in all stages of their careers from the Hudson Valley and beyond submitted their work to be included in this special exhibition. Congratulations to Pam!

     

     

    Looking ahead:

    Friday, January 16 at 6 pm – Shabbat, including a Torah Service with a pot luck dinner (dairy/vegetarian). More details to follow.

    Saturday, January 10 at 11 am – noon. Shalom, Shabbat Children’s Workshop with Rabbi Symons- Loving our Neighbors.