Shabbat Service
Friday, July 30 at 6:15 pm
Join us in our Main Sanctuary for services, where masks are required for everyone. We will provide distanced seating for anyone who requests it. (If you are not yet vaccinated, requesting distanced seating is required.)
Our evening Kabbalat Shabbat worship takes place every Friday at 6:15 pm. Participate alongside fellow congregants in-person (see above), or join us on any of our live-streaming platforms: Facebook, YouTube, or StreamSpot.
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Torah Study
Saturday, July 31 at 9:00
Each Shabbat morning we gather informally to read and discuss the week’s Torah portion. The morning begins with a brief Shabbat service at which mourners who wish to say Kaddish are warmly welcomed. The group is led by volunteers, with clergy participation. No prior experience with Torah is necessary.
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Membership Information
WRT has created an new online Membership Renewal process for our congregation this year. Go to https://form.jotform.com/wrt/2022. Our online form will guide you through the information and the secured payment process.
If you wish to use printed forms instead, please see the links at the bottom of this website page to download the forms at https://www.wrtemple.org/join/.
If you would like us to email or mail printed forms to you, please contact Hillary Fontana at Hillary.Fontana@wrtemple.org or 914-468-0523. If you have any questions about Financial Assistance or special payment arrangements, please contact Executive Director Eli Kornreich for a confidential conversation, at Eli.Kornreich@wrtemple.org or 914-723-7727, ext. 8105.
High Holiday Services
Service Information and Tickets
To read important information about this year's offerings, and to request your tickets, please make sure you have renewed your Membership (see above), and click here: https://www.wrtemple.org/pray/high-holidays/.
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Volunteers needed to Usher
WRT is already busy preparing for the High Holidays. With more than 30 services, some occurring simultaneously and not all on the WRT campus we need many volunteer Ushers to help the services run smoothly. Please consider serving in a significant way by becoming an Usher this year.
The dates for this year’s holiday services are:
Monday, September 6- Erev Rosh Hashanah
Tuesday, September 7- First Day of Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, September 8- Second Day of Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, September 15- Erev Yom Kippur (Kol Nidre)
Thursday September 16- Yom Kippur Day
If you are a first time Usher, you will be paired with a more experienced Usher to help ease your transition to your new role. Please respond to Nancy Michaels at NancyMichaels311@gmail.com, (914) 725-8310 or Franklin Speiser at speiser325@gmail.com, (914) 997-7604 with your ushering request or with any questions. The list of services and locations is on the WRT website. We would appreciate your responding as soon as possible. All Ushers must be members in good standing. If you haven’t yet returned your Membership Commitment, please complete and return the form on the WRT Website as soon as possible.
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A Meeting with Senator Schumer
Sunday, August 1, from 8:30 - 9:30 pm -- via Zoom
Join WRT's Racial Justice Working Group as we meet with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, as part of the Religious Action Center's voting rights campaign. We'll hear the Majority Leader's position on federal voting rights legislation, demonstrate that this is an issue that matters to Reform Jews in New York State, and deepen our relationship with and influence in his office.
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Summer Stage: A Tribute to Bob Dylan
Thursday, August 5th, 7:30 p.m. at Congregation Kol Ami
WRT’s beloved Summer Stage concert is back! This year’s program, in partnership with Kol Ami, will feature the music of Bob Dylan, performed by clergy, talented congregants, and a fabulous band.
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The Perception of Anti Semitism on College Campuses in the U.S. and the U.K.
Monday, August 23, from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Presented by WRT congregant Rachel Underweiser, and Valley Beit Midrash. This event will cover the discussion of “But really, what is antisemitism? Is there antisemitism at my university? If so, what can I do about it?” RSVP by emailing learn@valleybeitmidrash.org. Make sure you mention you are from WRT!
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Great Israeli Poets with Professor Rachel Korazim, Ph.D.
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 pm (via Zoom)
Renowned Professor of Israeli Literature, Dr. Rachel Korazim, presents the great Israeli poets. Class taught in English, featuring performances by Israeli musicians.
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G’milut Chasadim (Acts of Kindness) |
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Cooking4HOPE
School Supply Initiative
Thanks to our generous WRT members, last week we delivered 23 bundles of school supplies to our partners in the Community Center of Northern Westchester. Our next delivery of school supplies will be to our traditional partners at HOPE Community Services in New Rochelle in August.
Various options of school supply bundles for Elementary, Middle and High School can be ordered directly from Amazon and delivered to Yoel Magid at 65 Hutchinson Blvd. Scarsdale 10583. Please let Yoel know when a delivery can be expected — yoel.magid@gmail.com.
Thank you for helping us provide these school supplies to children in Westchester!
they are so happy on the distribution days to receive their packages.
Volunteers Needed
Our Cooking4HOPE team continues to supply an average of 440 lunch and snack bags weekly to our partners in New Rochelle, Mt. Vernon and Portchester. During this vacation time, we still need new volunteer packers and bakers! New volunteers should contact Deb Kolodner at debra.kolodner@gmail.com to add their names to our weekly sign-up list. Supplies for Cooking4HOPE are provided by contributions to WRT’s Hungry and Homeless Fund.
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Jewish Learning Lab (JLL) and Early Childhood Center (ECC) |
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Jewish Learning Lab for 2021-2022
Registration is now open for the Jewish Learning Lab's 2021-2022 year!
Questions about curriculum and programming?
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ECC Summer PlayPlace
Our Summer Play Place 7-week program continues through August 13, 2021.
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Do you have a child/children in college?
Please let us know their mailing address(es) so the WRT Youth Committee can send them holiday gifts during the year. SHHHHHHH...don't tell. We want it to be a surprise! Please provide the following information for your student(s):
name, school, address, move-in date, spring break dates (if known), graduation year and will they be abroad this year? If so, which semester? Please email this information no later than August 6th to Nicky Rosendorff at nicola@rosendorff.com.
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For WRT members: If you would like to receive notifications of birth announcements and deaths within the WRT community, please email receptionist@wrtemple.org with your full name and email address. Please specify if you would like to be added to one or both of these notification lists.
Online Learning
Looking for other ways to connect with and learn from your clergy? We are happy to share recordings of our adult education classes and other engaging experiences on WRT's very own YouTube Channel - please click here.
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Westchester Reform Temple is committed to the value of inclusion, and strives to make worship and programming fully accessible. Our building and bima are wheelchair accessible, and the sanctuary is equipped with assistive listening devices and large-print prayer books. ASL interpretation is available for any worship service upon request, and remote viewing of most services is available via webcasting from our website. If you need any additional accommodations to participate in a temple program, please contact Cantor Amanda Kleinman.
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UJA-Federation of NY: We are grateful for a special grant to enable and empower WRT to be the most inclusive congregation we can be. UJA-Federation also facilitates our partnership with the Jewish Deaf Resource Center, to provide ASL interpretation on demand at services and WRT programs.
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URJ [Union for Reform Judaism]: Our Reform Movement's synagogue arm; WRT is a proud member of the URJ and celebrates the leadership of URJ President, WRT Rabbi Emeritus Rick Jacobs.
URJ North East Camps: Join us at Crane Lake Camp, Eisner Camp or 6 Points Sci-Tech for an unforgettable summer of discovery and fun. Become a better athlete, artist or scientist while making lifelong friends. Be part of a community of kindness where self-esteem blossoms and Jewish life is truly joyous.
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