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Dear RTFH Family,
What a joy as dozens of Temple families joined in celebration of Torah and RTFH’s 30th anniversary this past Sunday and Monday. Working with our scribe, each family group wrote a letter in our new Torah.
“Life-changing,” “Amazing,” “Incredible,” “The BEST!” and “So spiritual” were just a few of the words shared after this moment of connection and community. Then they joined in activities and exhibits about Torah and RTFH’s history while enjoying delicious food and great company.
Thanks to the many volunteers, the Temple staff, and our scribe, Rabbi Menachem Elkayam, for creating this spectacular experience.
Sign-ups for the March 23-24 scribing dates will be shared later this month. Your family can still be part of our Torah project – help dedicate our Torah at www.rtfh.org/Torah.
L’shalom,
Rabbi Mark
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Friday 2/14/25-Shabbat Evening Services at 7:00 pm
Sunday 2/16-Sunday 2/23/25-Religious School Closed for Winter Break
Friday 2/21/25-Shabbat Evening Services (Repro Shabbat) at 7:00 pm
Sunday 2/23/25-Forest Hills Chamber Music Series at 2:00 pm
Friday 2/28/25-Shabbat Evening Services (Helen Keller Shabbat of Inclusion & Empowerment)
Sunday 3/2/25-PA Monthly Meeting at 9:30 am
Sunday 3/2/25-Mitzvah Day 9:00am-4:00 pm
Tuesday 3/4/25-Women's Connection General Meeting-7:30 pm
Thursday 3/6/25-Men's Study Group at 7:30 pm
Friday 3/7/25-Shabbat Reshon (4th Grade) at 6:15 pm
Saturday 3/8/25-WoCo/PA Bingo Event
Sunday 3/9/25-2nd/3rd Grade Family Education at 9:30 am
Wednesday 3/12/25-Religious School in Person at 4:10 pm
Thursday 3/13/25-Purim Evening Service/Megillah Reading at 7:00 pm
Friday 3/14/25-Shabbat Evening Services (Social Action Shabbat) at 7:00pm
Saturday 3/15/25-Temple Tots (NEW DATE) at 10:00 am
Sunday 3/16/25-Religious School Purim Shpiel at 11:00 am
Sunday 3/16/25-Purim Carnival at 12:00 pm
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Shabbat Evening Services
Friday, February 14 at 7:00 pm
The RTFH congregation is invited to join Friday evening services in-person or via livestream at www.rtfh.org/live
This Friday, we’ll reflect on our legacy as a community of immigrants and refugees during Shabbat services as part of HIAS’ Seventh Annual Refugee Shabbat.
Services will also be streaming live at:
youtube.com/reformtempleofforesthill
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Mitzvah Opportunity:
URGENT! PS112Q Students Need Warm Clothes
The students at our Mitzvah Day partner, PS112Q in Long Island City, need your help TODAY!
Many of their 3K-5th graders arrive to school in short-sleeve shirts or shorts.
EXTENDED! You can bring gently-used or new pants, long-sleeve shirts, and sweaters ONLY (Sizes 3T - XL/Youth 18), clean and folded, to Temple's Upper Lobby by tonight, Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 8pm
You can also purchase warm clothes from this Target Wish List and have them shipped directly to the school.
The school is incredibly grateful for our support.
For questions, contact Social Action Team member Marcia Parness at mhpisme@aol.com.
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Calling all adults for an over-the-top Purim Bingo experience! We’re taking the RTFH ballroom back to the heyday of the 60s and 70s game show era, complete with palm leaves and umbrella drinks. Costumes are encouraged, and each game ends in a thrilling prize! Rabbi Mark is on the mic as our Bingo Caller, and Jaime Kinyon is your party host. Don’t miss out on a night of fun, surprises, and plenty of laughs!
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER BY MARCH 1
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Sunday, March 2
9:00am - 4:00pm
Join us for a special day of helping our neighbors in need and the planet!
Live our shared values through hands-on acts of kindness.
Choose from a wide range of activities and impactful projects—and enjoy a delicious lunch with your Temple family!
Click HERE to register to volunteer and sign up for lunch by Thursday, February 27. Advanced registration is very helpful.
To further support our MD25 programs, please donate HERE. Your contributions, large or small, are greatly appreciated.
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Eyeglass Drive
Give the Gift of Sight
Bring your gently used eyeglasses to Temple, now through Mitzvah Day, and drop them in the collection box in the Upper Lobby marked “Eyeglass Donations.”
Please donate:
*All prescription glasses—weak and strong
*Nearsighted, farsighted, monovision or bifocal
*Sunglasses—prescription or non-prescription
*Over the counter “readers”
Please drop off the eyeglasses in a case, if available, or wrap the eyeglasses in bubble wrap, paper towel or tissue, and secure with tape or a rubber band to prevent scratching.
Any questions, please contact Social Action Team member Shari Lewis-Veltre at slewisveltre@gmail.com.
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Kick Start Your Spring Cleaning!
We're Collecting Gently Used Plastic and Wood Toys,
Electronics, and Children's Books
See here for suggested items you can donate and how to prepare them for drop off in the RTFH upper lobby on or before Mitzvah Day.
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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
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It’s the Perfect Time to Join Torah Study
This is the perfect time to add that “10% more Judaism” to your life. 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.
For the Zoom link, please see your most recent e-blast or contact our Office Administrator Sheryl Hausman at sheryl@rtfh.org.
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We're thrilled to have RTFH as our newest school base offering full time childcare education for children aged 2-5 years old. | |
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.
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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
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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.
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