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Dear RTFH Family,


This week’s Torah portion contains a greatest hits of famous Jewish quotes. In Parashat Vaet’chanan, the Ten Commandments are repeated followed by the Shema and the V’ahavta.


These words are part of the fiber of Jewish life. Ancient guidelines to living a moral life, recognition of a power greater than us in the world, and a focus on actions rather than mere faith to show our belief.


We should live out these words every day in how we treat each other, our community, and ourselves. But it is a challenge to do that alone. That’s why the summer is the perfect time to come to Shabbat services. We’ll not only offer some of the classic Jewish beliefs in prayer and in the synagogue ritual objects, but we’ll draw strength from each other to face a chaotic world with love, connection, and possibility.


Join us for services in August every Friday night at 7:00pm and make your Jewish belief come alive.


L’shalom,

Rabbi Mark

Friday 8/16/24 Shabbat Evening Services at 7pm
Friday 8/23/24 Shabbat Evening Services at 7pm
Friday 8/30/24 Shabbat Evening Services at 7pm
Thursday 9/5/24 Men's Study at 7:30pm
Friday 9/6/24 Shabbat Evening Services (Shabbat Reshon-New Members) at 6:15pm
Sunday 9/8/24 Religious School Opening Day at 9am
Sunday 9/8/24 Welcome Back Parents Association Breakfast at 9:15am
Wednesday 9/11/24 First Night of ToFHY at 6:10pm
Friday 9/13/24 Shabbat Evening Services at 7:00pm
Sunday 9/15/24 Women's Connection at 9:30am

Shabbat Evening Services

Friday, August 16 at 7:00 pm


The RTFH congregation is invited to join Friday evening services in-person or via livestream at www.rtfh.org/live


Services will also be streaming live at:

youtube.com/reformtempleofforesthills

Shabbat Reshon New Member Shabbat & Dinner

Friday, September 6th at 6:15pm


Come join our new members and the Junior Choir for Shabbat Services, food conversation, and fun times!


Service starts at 6:15 pm. A delicious Italian dinner and dessert to follow in the upper ballroom.


Members and Non-members

Adults: $20.00 each

Children 2-12: $15.00 each

Under 2: Free


Registration required by Thursday, September 5th at 5:00 pm.


Please Note: Cancellations cannot be refunded after Thursday, September 5th at 12:00pm.


PLEASE SIGN UP THROUGH THE LINK BELOW:

https://www.rtfh.org/shabbat-dinner/


Help Make the Jewish New Year Sweet for Everyone!


Make 2024 the sweetest year ever by purchasing a Rosh Hashanah gift of honey for you, your family, or friends!


September 12 deadline for online orders with additional shipping charge in order for honey to arrive in time for Rosh Hashanah!


All purchases help our Women's Connection fund and support vital Temple programs throughout the year. 


Please see the Women's Connection Honey from the Heart page on our new website for more details and instructions.


Any questions, please email Chairperson Shelley Radbel at anniesarmada@gmail.com


With Sweetest Regards,

The Women's Connection Honey Team

MAKE A DIFFERENCE!


ORDER POSTCARDS FOR VOTERS IN COMMUNITIES

 IMPACTED BY BARRIERS TO VOTING


Join with members of our Social Action Team to participate in the Reform movement's Every Voice, Every Vote nonpartisan postcarding campaign to Get Out the Vote!


Postcard Kit Request Form


Georgia: order kits between 8/1 and 8/26

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ORDER POSTCARDS TO ENCOURAGE VOTERS 

TO PROTECT AND EXPAND

REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM IN FLORIDA


Join with members of our Social Action Team and Women's Connection to educate voters about what is at stake for reproductive freedom in Florida. 



Reproductive Freedom Postcard Kit Request Form


See the Social Action Team's Current Initiatives page on RTFH's new website for complete details.


Please contact Social Action Team member Rabbi Irwin Goldenberg at irwingoldenberg2@gmail.com to let him know how many postcards you will be mailing and for any questions.

We're thrilled to have RTFH as our newest school base offering full time childcare education for children aged 2-5 years old.

For more information

please call 718-569-5902,

E-mail melvillemontessori@gmail.com

or click here www.melvillemontessori.com

Torah Study on the Book of Judges -

Saturdays at 9am


Enrich your Jewish self with our Jewish story and text as we continue our fascinating, fun, and unpredictable study together online. Join any time. We are currently exploring the book of Judges. No previous reading or knowledge needed. Join any time.


For the Zoom link, please see your most recent eblast or contact our Office Administrator Sheryl Hausman at sheryl@rtfh.org. 

Birthday Connection


Acknowledge someone's special day by sponsoring a birthday greeting! 


 Each month, a list of Temple members celebrating birthdays is posted to the RTFH Birthday Connection. Simply click on the link, create or login to your Member's Account, and fill out the online form. Women's Connection will send that person a personalized Happy Birthday greeting to everyone who donated in their honor. At only $1 per greeting, Birthday Connection is an easy way to manage a monthly mitzvah for everyone on your list! 


Hard copies of Birthday Connection lists with instructions are available in plastic hanging bins in the lobby of the temple near the coat room. There are also printable versions of the lists attached below.


Send Birthday Wishes


Birthday Connection-September

Meditation Sit with Cantor Pincus

Fridays at 1:30pm


Get ready for Shabbat with some quiet relaxation time! This 30 minute Meditation Sit with Cantor Emily will incorporate Jewish text, music, and of course, silence.


 For the Zoom link, please see your most recent eblast or contact our Office Administrator Sheryl Hausman at sheryl@rtfh.org. 


Spearheaded by the Israel Support and Action Committee (ISAAC), our congregation supports Israel by giving to The Shiloni Project, a grassroots organization formed to meet the needs of displaced families and soldiers.

Please give generously by clicking here.
See the Israel page of our new website for more details.


See the Social Action Team's Worldwide Efforts page of our new website for ways you can help support Ukraine. 


Music Together at RTFH!


We are so thrilled to be in our RTFH home with our beloved

Music Together®️program! for Babies through 8 yr olds

 

Enroll Today!

MusicTogetherwithMusicandMe.com

718-229-0033

Thank you for your support of 

The Reform Temple of Forest Hills

 

We welcome you to learn more about our Temple at our new website (www.rtfh.org)

 

To donate, click “Donate" at the top of the page or go directly to rtfh.org/donate

 

·Choose to make a donation in honor or in memory of a friend or family member and the recipient will immediately receive a warm email notifying them of your donation.

 

·Yahrzeit Fund: send a donation in memory of loved ones and a private note is instantly sent to the recipient!

 

·Tax benefit letters will be provided by the Temple Office after the end-of-the-year fully detailing your donations.