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    • Rabbi’s Message

    President’s Message

    Dear congregants, families and friends. 

    Due to recent events, the RTPV security team, along with the Temple Board, has been working to enhance our safety protocols.

    Many are categorizing the fact that no one was killed or seriously injured in the attack on the Reform Temple outside of Detroit as a miracle. While miraculous, it was also the result of the synagogue taking security seriously and implementing proactive protective measures.

    At this time, there are currently no specific, credible threats directed at Jewish institutions in our region. However,  the overall security environment remains heightened. Attacks such as this one can serve as inspiration for copycat actors who mobilize quickly and without warning. As a result, institutions should remain vigilant and reinforce core protective measures.

    As part of our enhanced safety procedures, we are:

    • working closely with the Putnam Sheriff’s office and have now gotten connected to the NY State Police for extra protection
    • tightening our entry protocols to mandate:            

                   RSVP for all events 

         Pre-registration…there will be no registration at the door. 

         No walk-ins allowed at this time

    • Be prepared to show ID at the door. Even regular members may be asked, as some of the security team are new to the temple and do not know everyone

    We are working hard not to make this an onerous procedure and to remain welcoming to the stranger. We believe that putting security first will allow everyone who visits RTPV to feel safe and comfortable in our building.

    Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

    L’Shalom

    RTPV Safety & Security Committee

     

    RSVPs are required, no walk-ins permitted. Please let us know you plan to attend by emailing rtpvinfo@gmail.com

    September 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

    Tuesday, September 8 – Torah Study on Zoom with Rabbi Barbara Symons. 7:30 pm.

    The High Holidays are about to begin. Temple members should contact us at rtpvtreasurer@gmail.com to reserve your tickets and to make an Yiskor donation to include the names of your loved ones in the Yiskor Book of Remembrance.

    Non- members should email rtpvhighholidays@gmail.com to reserve your tickets and make a Yiskor donation.

    Please let us know if you plan to attend the Breaking of the Fast, sponsored by the RTPV Sisterhood. If you have not attended in the past, our Break Fasts are not-to-be-missed.

    Friday, September 11, Erev Rosh Hashanah services led by Rabbi Emerita Laurie Levy at 7 pm and featuring Susan Pereira, soloist and accompanist along with the RTPV choir

    Saturday, September 12, Rosh Hashanah morning service at 10 am led by Rabbi Emerita Laurie Levy Rabbi Emerita Laurie Levy and featuring Susan Pereira, soloist and accompanist along with the RTPV choir.

    Sunday, September 13, Mahjong at the temple 11 am – 1 pm. No walk ins. A suggested donation of $5 will cover the cost of snacks and refreshments. For more info or to RSVP email rtpvinfo@gmail.com.

    Wednesday, September 16, Mahjong at the temple, 6-8 pm. RSVP to rtpvinfo@gmail.com.

    Friday, September 18, Shabbat Shuvah led by Rabbi Symons at the pond at 6 pm. Services at the temple at 7 pm. RSVP to rtpvinfo@gmail.com for location and directions to the pond.

    Sunday, September 20, Kol Nidre at 7 pm led by Rabbi Emerita Laurie Levy and featuring Susan Pereira, soloist and accompanist along with the RTPV choir

    Monday September 21, Yom Kippur services. Morning: 9:30 am; Afternoon: 3:30 pm led by Rabbi Emerita Laurie Levy and featuring Susan Pereira, soloist and accompanist along with the RTPV choir.

    Tuesday, September 22 & Wednesday, September 23 – we will be building the Sukkah. All are welcome to help build and decorate. More details to follow in the next newsletter.

    Tuesday, September 22, Jews in the News article discussion with Rabbi Barbara Symons. Check your email a week prior for the article. Here is the link to join:

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3476466955

    Wednesday, September 23, Dinner with Rabbi at a local restaurant.

    Friday, September 25, Erev Sukkot Join us for a pot luck dinner at 6 pm followed by a Shabbat Sukkot service at 7 pm led by Rabbi Symons with music by Laura Copel. We will observe Sukkot and include an installation of our board of trustees during the service.

    Sunday, September 27 at 10 am. Join us for the first session of our monthly Children’s Workshop with Rabbi Barbara Symons at 10 -11 am. All are welcome. See flyer for details and registration information. We have the required number of children to offer this class. If you would like to attend an introductory class, sponsored by the education committee, please register in advance at rtpvsafety@gmail.com.

    Sunday, September 27 at 11 am – 1 pm. Mahjong at the temple. No experience necessary. No walk ins. Please rsvp to rtpvinfo@gmail.com.

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