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

    January 2026 At A Glance

    In-home Shabbat Services: January 2, 9 & 23

    Hybrid Services led by Rabbi Symons:

    • Friday, January 16 – Shabbat service will include Torah service at 7 pm
    • Saturday, January 17 – Dinner and a Movie at RTPV at 6:30 pm. We will watch American Pickle with Seth Rogen and Sarah Snook. 
    • Friday, January 30 Shabbat service will start with a plant-inspired vegetarian potluck in honor of Tu B’shvat, beginning  at 6 pm. Our High Holiday accompanist, Susan Pereira, will co-lead the hybrid Shabbat  service beginning at 7 pm

    Torah Study with Rabbi Symons is the second Tuesday of each month on Zoom at 7:30 pm. January’s date is 1/ 13. For a Zoom link please email rtpvinfo@gmail.com

    Shalom, Shabbat Children’s Program is Saturday, January 10 at 11 am – noon – the theme is Happy Birthday to the Trees! This month is a collaboration with the PJ Library Foundation. 

    We are excited to invite you to join us for a fun event for grandparents, parents, and children as we prepare for Tu B’Shevat.  This event is an intergenerational program. We will celebrate with songs, stories, and crafts!

    Please feel free to invite others! 

    An RSVP is required for security reasons at rtpvsafety@gmail.com

    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.

    Lunch with Rabbi Symons will be on Wednesday, January 21 at 1 pm in Brewster, sponsored by Robin. For the location and to RSVP, please email rtpvinfo@gmail.com

    Rabbi Symons will lead a discussion focused on current events and topics of interest each month on Zoom that we are calling “Jews and the News.”   It will be held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm. It is open to congregants from RTPV and Temple Beth-El in City Island.  This month’s discussion will be held January 27 at 7:30 PM.  The article will be sent out a week in advance.  For a Zoom link, please email rtpvinfo@gmail.com

    Looking Ahead:

    • March 2 will be our Purim celebration: 5:30 PM Children’s service & megillah reading, 6 PM Persian dinner, 7 PM Service and Megillah reading.