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

    Dear Congregants, friends and family,

    In these perilous times, our safety committee has been working with safety organizations,
    other congregations in our area and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department to develop
    safety initiatives while remaining welcoming.

    Some of the initiatives include;

    • RSVP for all events. Contact rtpvsafety@gmail.com to rsvp.
    •If you are new to the temple we request that you complete a registration form online in advance or at the door before entering. To fill out the form online, use this link: 

    https://forms.gle/Pwajg8mQKCUxmCk88

    Please be prepared to show photo ID at the door.

    • We discourage walk-ins, but we understand that may happen occasionally. All
    walk-ins must fill out the registration form with photo ID and be vetted by 2
    members of the security team before entering the temple.
    • An evacuation plan for fire or other dangerous events. Everyone should know where
    all our exits are and be prepared to follow the directions of members of the safety
    team to evacuate safely.


    We hope that everyone understands that these extra security measures are in place to keep
    everyone safe.


    Sincerely,
    Safety and Security Committee

    March 2026 At a Glance

    Registration for all of our events is required at rtpvsafety@gmail.com or if you are new to the temple, please complete this form: forms.gle/Pwajg8mQKCUxmCk88

    Monday, March 2 – Purim for children and adults. Costumes are encouraged but not required. 5 pm – children’s Megillah reading and service; 6 pm potluck dinner (Persian food and triangle shaped food for the kids (pizza); 7 pm – service for adults

    Friday, March 6 – In-home Shabbat

    Saturday, March 7 – Purim Carnival featuring games from FunTime Amusements. Join us in costume at our monthly Shalom, Shabbat Children’s Program led by Rabbi Barbara Symons from 11 am – noon. 

    Tuesday, March 10 – 7:30 pm – Torah Study with Rabbi Symons on Zoom. Links are sent via email. If you are not on our email list, please contact us at rtpvinfo@gmail.com

    Friday, March 13 – lay-led Torah discussion (no service) and dairy/vegetarian pot luck Shabbat dinner beginning at 6 pm. In person only

    Friday, March 20 – In-home Shabbat

    Tuesday, March 24, 7:30 pm – Jews Discussing the News on Zoom – article discussion with Rabbi Symons

    (article and questions to ponder are sent out to the full RTPV Googlegroup list a week prior)

    Wednesday, March 25 – Men’s Club Bowling Night Out at 6:30 pm. For the guys only this time. For information reach out to Phil Hurowitz, temple board vice president, at pdh54@yahoo.com

    Friday March 27 – Shabbat service with Rabbi Symons at 7 pm (hybrid)


    Save the Dates:

    Pot Luck Shabbat Dinner and Service Dates through June, 2026. Dinner begins at 6 pm and services begin at 7 pm. The outdoor Shabbat dinner and service may begin earlier than 6 pm to capture the most daylight. 

    March 13 – a lay-led dairy/vegetarian potluck and Torah discussion (no service)

    April 10 – the potluck will be meat/vegetarian 

    May 29 (possibly outdoors) 

    June 26 (possibly at a lake) featuring music by Laura Copel