Shabbat Evening Services

Friday, May 9 at 7:00pm

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

Julia Blum is celebrating her Bat Mitzvah!

Saturday, May 10th at 10:30 am

Mazel Tov to Julia, her parents Melissa & Benjamin, and entire Blum family.

The RTFH congregation is invited to join Saturday morning services via livestream

at rtfh.org/live 

I have been raising money for the ALS foundation. I am doing it the memory of my great-grandmother, whom I am named after, who had ALS. My great-grandmother Julia passed away from ALS in March of 2009. Although I never met my great- grandmother, I always felt connected because my grand-parents, parents and family friends all adored her.

My Nanny Julia was 79 years old when she was first diagnosed with ALS. The disease slowly spread and took my Nanny when she was 82. My mitzvah project is dedicated to help finding a cure to this terrible disease.

I have teamed up with ALS United of Greater New York, a non profit that is leading cutting edge research in finding a cure and supporting patients and their families. Additionally, on May 3rd I walked for a cure with my friends and family to support ALS United of Greater New York.

Religious School Year-End Picnic in Cunningham Park 

Sunday, May 18 at 10:00AM-1:00PM

Celebrate the end of the school year with a picnic at Cunningham Park, featuring grade-specific moving-up ceremonies in the park, lawn games, field relay races, and a BBQ lunch.

RSVP HERE by Sunday, May 11 so we can plan food and activities accordingly.

Volunteers needed! Opportunities to help with set-up, games, food, and clean-up. If you are interested in volunteering please contact the Parent Association pa@rtfh.org

March in the Israel Day Parade!

Sunday, May 18^th

This year, RTFH will march with ARZA: the Association of Reform Zionists of America, under the AZM – American Zionist Movement umbrella. 

The time that we march is not known until much closer to the date, but will happen sometime between 9 and 4. 

Please contact Cantor Pincus ASAP if you are interested!

Friday 5/9 - Shabbat Evening Services

Wednesday 5/14 - Final Wednesday Religious School Session

Friday 5/16 - Shabbat Evening Services with WoCo Installation

Sunday 5/18 - Final Day of Religious School Picnic in Cunningham Park at 10am

Sunday 5/18 - Israel Day on 5th Parade



Friday 5/23 - Shabbat Evening Services

Friday 5/30 - Shabbat Evening Services with 12th Grade Graduation and ToFHY Installation

Welcome to Our 

Spring Temple Tots Season!

Saturdays: May 17 and June 21, 10:00 am.

Join your friends! As usual, we’ll celebrate Shabbat together with song and story, movement, a craft, and snack.

If not already registered, you can register HERE.

 

We hope to see you there!

Cantor Emily, Rabbi Mark, and the Temple Tots Team

King David Comes!

Torah Study has arrived at the fascinating stories for King David. This is the perfect time to join in! Join Torah Study on Zoom each Saturday from 9-10 am as we begin the Book of I Samuel.

Friendship. Romance. Lust for power. Infidelity. Betrayal. God.

The Book of Samuel beats any contemporary soap opera in its intrigue and emotion.  Explore the richness of these tales that shaped the Jewish people in one of the most memorable parts of the Tanakh.

No previous reading or knowledge needed. Join any time.

 Study with us on Zoom:

https://zoom.us/j/703706086?pwd=empYdzZNVWU3cGtuQTRkVTU3d1huZz09

 Phone Dial-in: 1-646-558-8656

Member ID: 703-706-086

Password: Numbers36

Meditation Sit with Cantor Pincus

Fridays at 1:30 pm

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.

 Meditate with Cantor Emily on Zoom: 

https://zoom.us/j/929864997?pwd=N2c2WCtyM2UzRVJQQzltelpWNk9lZz09

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 below and in plastic hanging bins in the lobby of the temple near the coat room or use the link below.

Send Birthday Wishes

Birthday Connection-May

Birthday Connection-June

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 website for more details.

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

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

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!
•  The Temple Office will provide tax benefit letters after the end of the year fully detailing your donations.