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Dear RTFH Family,
Studying for their B’nai Mitzvah is a challenge for any emerging young adult. Hebrew is a tough language, and leading services from the bimah is intimidating. All our students shine through hard work, excellent teachers, and supportive families.
At RTFH, we commit to enabling every young adult to thrive at their service regardless of special needs. This Friday, during our annual Helen Keller Shabbat of Accessibility, Inclusion, and Empowerment, we will hear from students with diverse challenges who found paths to success. Inspired by the legacy of Helen Keller, who once lived on the same property where RTFH stands today, we strive to help everyone find access and joy in their Jewish life.
L’shalom,
Rabbi Mark
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Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, February 20 at 7:00pm
Join us for our annual Helen Keller Shabbat of Accessibility, Inclusion, and Empowerment. We’ll hear from Aaron Levinson and Abigail & Robert Brown on Creating an Inclusive Temple Community for Young People with Diverse Challenges. Find strength, spirituality, and community at Shabbat Services.
Services are live-streamed at rtfh.org/live and on our Youtube Channel
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New Video Intercom at RTFH
I am excited to announce the implementation of our new video intercom system. This extremely intuitive system will allow greater accessibility to our Temple, enhance the safety and security of our building occupants by screening all incoming visitors, and dramatically improve interoffice communications. This security upgrade was made possible by the continued support and generosity of our valued congregants.
To gain access to our building, please press the button on the video camera/keypad located adjacent to the rightmost door of the main entrance, and a staff member will unlock the door. If you have any questions about using our new video intercom system, please feel free to call me at 718-261-2900 or email me at allan@rtfh.org.
Kind regards,
Allan Hoberman
Director of Operations & Finance
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WoCo and PA Bingo Party
Saturday, February 28
6:30 - 7pm Appetizers & drinks
7 - 9ish pm Games & prizes
RTFH Bingo is back, and this year we’re gonna Be Kind and Rewind back to the '80s! Enjoy prize rounds valued at $100, a 50/50 drawing, and door prizes. Rabbi Mark is back as our Bingo Caller and Jaime Kinyon is your party host. Don’t miss this fun night of pure '80s nostalgia!
Send us a photo of you in the 1980's for a fun "Guess Who?" display! Email jaime.kinyon@gmail.com!
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The Mitzvah of Donating a Torah
With our brand-new Torah written by our congregation, we are blessed to donate one of our Torah Scrolls. On Friday, February 27, during our 7pm Shabbat evening service, we will engage in the joyous and special mitzvah of gifting a Torah to Kol Shira, a new Reform congregation in Austin, Texas.
Cantor Abby Gostein will join us to help lead services and accept their first Sefer Torah.
Please join us to celebrate this incredible moment, guided by the Religious Practices Committee.
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Join in the warmth and unity of Purim! This year, Women's Connection invites you to perform the mitzvah of shalach manot giving by making a donation. Half of your donation will go to the Commonpoint Queens food pantry, and half to the RTFH Building Fund.
Last day to participate is March 4
Add your name to Queen Esther's Honor Roll today!
| | | February 20, 7:00pm | Helen Keller Shabbat of Accessibility, Inclusion, and Empowerment | | February 27, 7:00pm | Shabbat Services with Donation of Torah to Kol Shira in Austin, TX | | February 28, 9:00am | Temple Tots Purim | | February 28, 6:30pm | WoCo and PA Bingo Party | | March 2 , 7:00pm | Purim Megillah Reading | | March 8, 11:00am | Encanto Purim and Carnival | | March 13, 7:00pm | ToFHY Shabbat | | March 15, 2:00pm | Torn: Movie Screening | | | |
Welcome to Temple Tots Spring!
Join us in an interactive Shabbat for
children ages 0-5 and their families.
Spring 2026 Session
Saturday, February 28th at 9:00am (Purim)
Saturday, March 28th at 9:00am (Passover)
Saturday, April 18th at 9:00am (Yom Ha-atzma-ut)
Saturday, May 16th at 10:00am (Shavuot)
Saturday, June 13th at 10:00am
Cantor Emily, Rabbi Mark and the Temple Tots Team invite you and your family to a fun and interactive Shabbat full of songs and joy.
We'll share in story time, music, and crafts!
Don't miss out on updates and programming!
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It’s time for Purim fun on Monday, March 2 at 7:00pm.
We need some joy in this complicated world. Let’s find inspiration from Esther and Mordecai’s story of dark times and personal bravery. Join us for our Purim Megillah reading.
Come in costume – it’s more fun!
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Celebrate Purim with an Encanto Purim on Sunday, March 8 at 11:00am.
Followed by the Purim Carnival at 12:00pm.
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Join us on Sunday, March 15 at 2:00pm at RTFH, for a screening of TORN: The Israel-Palestine Poster War.
Featuring artists, activists, students, rabbis, and hostage families, TORN is an unflinching portrait of empathy under siege. After Hamas kidnapped 251 people from Israel on October 7, a conflict thousands of miles away erupted on New York’s walls. The film captures the emotional fallout of the “KIDNAPPED” poster campaign – a grassroots act that became a flashpoint, igniting fierce confrontations between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian New Yorkers.
Screening includes a discussion with filmmaker Nim Shapira.
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MITZVAH DAY
Sunday, March 22
9:00am - 4:00pm
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Join us for an uplifting day of kindness and community.
We’ll rise together doing hands-on activities and meaningful projects to help our neighbors in need and the planet.
Register to volunteer and enjoy a delicious lunch with your Temple family by Thursday, March 19.
Please donate to further support our MD26 programs.
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Sponsor an Oneg!
Experience the joy of sharing Shabbat after Friday night Shabbat Services! Honor a loved one, mark a special occasion, or simply give a heartfelt gesture. Sponsorship begins at $54.
Sponsor an Oneg
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