Welcome to the

Reform Temple of Putnam Valley!

    • Rabbi’s Message

    President’s Message

    A message from temple president, Robin Bass

    Your donations are essential to keep RTPV strong and healthy.  Please be as generous as you can, and be sure to join us for our many events. Friends and neighbors are always welcome.

    Please mail your tax-deductible donation to:

    Reform Temple of Putnam Valley

    Box 232

    Putnam Valley, NY 10579

     

    Shalom, Shabbat! Join us for an Open House on Saturday, 9/21 at 11 am – 12 noon 

    Shalom, Shabbat is a monthly interactive Shabbat (Saturday Morning) program at Reform Temple of Putnam Valley

    Shalom, Shabbat will include stories, songs, the Hebrew alphabet, hands-on activities, arts and craft projects and morefor children of all ages and their caregivers.

    These no-experience-necessary experiences will be led by Rabbi Barbara Symons

    When: 

    Saturday mornings from 11 AM – Noon

    Where: 

    Reform Temple of Putnam Valley

    362 Church Road, Putnam Valley, NY

    First Session: Saturday, Sept 21 

    OPEN HOUSE – Sweet as Honey: A High Holy Day Celebration

    This first session is a complimentary, open invitation into Shalom, Shabbat. Come check us out, and if you like us, we will invite you to register for the remaining sessions.

    To register or for more information please email us at rtpvinfo@gmail.com

    _____________________________________________________________________

    Dear Congregational family and friends,

    It may seem like the High Holidays, in October this year, are far away…but the planning has already begun.

    We are delighted to share that our previous rabbis, and now our rabbis emeriti, Steven Altarescu, and Laurie Levy, have graciously offered to lead services this year. Along with Susan Pereira, our accompanist and singer for the past few years, they are already working on what will be a lovely, meaningful, and spiritual service.

    In the following weeks, you will receive updates and more information about the High Holidays. I hope you will all join us for these special services.

    Warmly,
    Robin Bass
    Board President

    MONTH AT A GLANCE –September 2024

    Friday Sept 20: Home Shabbat Service

    Saturday Sept 21 – Torah Study 9:30-10:30

    The blessing before studying Torah is “to engage with words of Torah.”  Join Rabbi Barbara as we engage with the words of the weekly Torah portion through interactive Torah study and discussion.  All materials will be provided and no prior knowledge is necessary.  Come one, come all!

    children’s workshop @ 11 am

    Hava Nagila movie and Israeli dance at Temple Beth Am, Yorktown @ 7 PM (see flyer for details)

    Tuesday, Sept 24: Lunch with the Rabbi

    Please join Rabbi Barbara at a local restaurant for lunch, conversation and camaraderie at Noon..location TBD 

    Friday Sept 27: Potluck (meat) at 6 PM, Shabbat Service @ 7 PM

    Preparing for the High Holidays

    Sunday September 29: Sisterhood event

    Lilymore Farm, 21 Moore Road, in Pleasant Valley where we will be greeted by alpacas, llamas, goats and other furry friends. The tour for  seniors, 65+, is $13.95 and  16.95 for those under 65.

    Millbrook Winery, 26 Wing Road, Millbrook, which is about 8 miles / 13 minutes away, for a wine tasting. The tasting includes 6 different wines, and the cost is $18.00.