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Dear RTFH Family,
Do you want to make a difference in Israel right now? You can help create an Israel of greater tolerance, pluralism, and inclusivity by voting in the World Zionist Congress Elections. Every five years, a new slate is elected to direct where billions of dollars are spent in the Jewish State.
Any American Jew, 18 years or older, can vote in just seconds. At RTFH, we encourage you to vote for “#3 Vote Reform.” Reform Judaism advocates for religious equality where all Jewish traditions and forms of observance are respected, with full recognition of liberal Movements, and an end to the ultra-Orthodox monopoly as the exclusive recognized religious authority.
Go to www.rtfh.org/Israel for links and more information. It does cost $5 as an administrative fee to vote. You can vote easily from your phone or computer, or on a paper ballot at Temple. Make sure you let us know you’ve voted at www.rtfh.org/Israel.
L’shalom,
Rabbi Mark
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Shabbat Evening Services-ToFHY Shabbat
Friday, March 21 at 7:00 pm
Join us for services led by our Temple Youth Group, ToFHY
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
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Purim Was a Wicked Success!
Joy was heard throughout RTFH at our Purim Megillah Reading, Purim Shpiel, and
Purim Carnival this past week. Thanks to everyone who made it such a special,
memorable time.
To watch the Purim Megillah Reading, click here.
To watch the “Wicked Wicked Purim Shpiel,” click here.
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Friday 3/21/25-ToFHY Shabbat at 7:00 pm
Friday 3/21-3/22/25-ToFHY Shul-In #2
Sunday 3/23-Monday 3/24/25-Torah Scribe Days
Thursday 4/3/25-WoCo General Meeting at 7:30 pm
Thursday 4/3/25-Men's Study at 7:30 pm
Friday 4/4/25-Shabbat Reshon (2nd/3rd Grade) at 6:15 pm
Saturday 4/5/25-Temple Tots at 10:00 am
Sunday 4/6/25-Passover Palooza at RS at 9:00 am
Wednesday 4/9/25-ToFHY Chocolate Seder at 6:00 pm
Friday 4/11/25-Shabbat Evening Service at 7:00 pm
Sunday 4/13/25-Sunday 4/20/25-Religious School Closed for Spring Break
Sunday 4/13/25-Passover Morning Services at 10:30 am
Sunday 4/13/25-Passover 2nd Night Community Seder at 5:00 pm
Friday 4/18/25-Passover 7th Day and Shabbat Evening Services at 7:00 pm
Saturday 4/19/25-Passover 7th Day and Shabbat Morning Services with Yizkor at 10:30 am
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ToFHY Popcorn Fundraiser
Support our youth group! Purchase popcorn and support ToFHY, proceeds subsidize the students end of the year trip. To buy popcorn and support ToFHY click here.
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Join us with our Scribe for our Torah Project ceremony!
Sunday, March 23 at 11:30am
Join our Religious School and the RTFH Community as we write letters into our new Torah. Our Religious School Teachers and Our Madrichim will write letters in the Torah.
Make your gift today! Help RTFH write our very own Torah and ensure a strong, vibrant future for our Temple community.
Add Your Name Now
Thank you, Temple Family, for your generous support.
We’re celebrating your contributions with a digital display in the Upper Lobby.
See your name featured on the video loop, on our website, or in person!
(Donations as of 2/28/25)
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Spend Passover with RTFH
2nd Night Seder – Sunday, April 13 at 5:30pm
We invite you, your family, and friends to a celebration of the Passover Story at an
interactive, engaging Seder conducted by Rabbi Mark Kaiserman and Cantor Emily
Wigod Pincus.
Enjoy a full meal with appetizers, dessert, wine, Seder plates, and afikomen search.
Sign up by April 5 at https://www.rtfh.org/passover-seder
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VOTE REFORM in the WZC
It’s time to stand up for our Reform values and vote in the World Zionist Congress (WZC) election today. Visit www.zionistelection.org to vote or www.vote4reform.org to learn more.
By voting for the Vote Reform slate, you are standing up for a democratic and secure Israel and against our opponents who want to strip Reform Jews of their rights and funding. Billions of dollars are at stake!
Voting is open from March 10 – May 4. Any American Jewish adult (18 or older) can vote.
Vote Reform today!
After voting, please let us know you voted at rtfh.org/israel
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Welcome to Our
Spring Temple Tots Season!
Saturdays: April 5, May 17, and
June 21, all at 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
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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
Birthday Connection-April
Birthday Connection-May
Birthday Connection-June
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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.
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
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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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