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Dear RTFH Family,
Whether you’ve been a member since the merger 30 years ago, for many years, only a few, or have just joined, we are celebrating our dynamic, welcoming, caring, spiritual, learning, and vibrant community this Shabbat.
It’s the 30th anniversary of The Reform Temple of Forest Hills! Join us this Friday night at 7pm for a special celebration of all of us.
L’shalom,
Rabbi Mark
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Celebrate 30 Years of RTFH
Friday, September 20 at 7:00pm
Join us this Friday, September 20th at 7:00pm for a 30th Anniversary Service. Through song, prayer, surprise guests, and a special oneg at this Shabbat service, we’ll honor our whole Temple family.
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
Temple members who have been here since the merger will be called up for a special blessing. All kids and teens in attendance will also have a special honor as we celebrate the past and build our future.
There will be 30th anniversary events all year long. Mark your calendar for some of the highlights by visiting rtfh.org/30th for updates throughout the year.
Happy 30th, RTFH!
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Join Us for the High Holy Days at The Reform Temple of Forest Hills
Click Here for information on the High Holy Days at RTFH (tickets, schedule, Book of Remembrance, Children's Services, etc).
Please note: HHD Tickets will be mailed to RTFH members in good standing this week.
See the weekly stand alone e-blast on Thursday for all things High Holy Days
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Friday 9/20/24 Shabbat Evening Services (30th Anniversary Service) at 7:00pm
Sunday 9/22/24 Parents Association Challah Making at 12:00pm
Friday 9/27/24 Shabbat Evening Services at 7:00pm
Saturday 9/28/24 Selichot Study & Selichot Service at 7:00pm
Sunday 9/29/24 PA K/1 Chat and Chew at 9:30am
Wednesday 10/2/24-Friday 10/4/24 Rosh Hashanah
Friday 10/4/24 Shabbat Evening Services (Shabbat Shuva) at 7:00pm
Sunday 10/6/24 PA 6th/7th Grade B'nai Mitzvah Vendor Swap at 9:00am
Thursday 10/10/24 Women's Connection General Meeting at 7:30pm
Friday 10/11/24-Saturday 10/12/24 Yom Kippur
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Nathaniel Shekhtman is celebrating his Bar Mitzvah!
Saturday, September 21 at 10:30 am
Mazel Tov to Nathaniel, his parents Adina Konheim & David Shekhtman and his sister Zoe!
The RTFH congregation is invited to join Saturday morning services via livestream at www.rtfh.org/live
Services will also be streaming live at:
youtube.com/reformtempleofforesthills
For his Bar Mitzvah project, Nathaniel sold books and toys that he and his sister Zoe used as kids. The money raised ($300) was given to Camp Zeke. Camp Zeke has a scholarship program for Israeli and Ukrainian kids that allows them to attend camp free of cost. Nathaniel loves camp and he wanted to give other people the joy he gets from it too.
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RTFH College Connections 2024
The College Connection Committee sends packages to our college students during Rosh Hashanah, Chanukah, and Passover. We are pleased to let you know that we will be sending packages again this year. We are now updating our list of college students and their current addresses.
In order to include your student(s) in this program, please complete the form below NO LATER THAN FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 20th.
Every student must be re-registered, even if his/her/their address remains the same as last year. For Temple members, a suggested minimum donation of $54 is appreciated to help cover the costs of this program. For each student from a non-member family, a $72 donation is required. Additional costs are covered by the generosity of Women’s Connection. Donations can be made online at the link below or by check made out to RTFH Women's Connection. Please send checks to RTFH, 71-11 112th Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375, Attn: Women's Connection.
https://www.rtfh.org/engage/womens-connection/college-outreach-program/
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A Time for Reflection to Prepare for the High Holy Days
Selichot, Saturday September 28, 2024
Movie and Discussion at 7:00pm
Selichot Services at 10:00pm
Prepare our souls and hearts for the High Holy Days on Selichot.
At 7:00pm, join us to watch and discuss the short film The Last Repair Shop, which won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film in 2024. We will also view a couple comedic shorts including God starring Melissa McCarthy. Popcorn will be served!
At 10:00pm is our memorable Selichot service where we change the Torah mantles and have the first sounding of the Shofar.
This service will also be available on our livestream at rtfh.org/live.
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Call for High Holy Days Ushers & Greeters
The Reform Temple of Forest Hills is busy planning for the High Holy Days.
Many of the Temple's congregants volunteer their time each year to usher at the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services.
This special contribution to the Temple is always very much appreciated.
We hope you will be available to serve as an Usher or a Greeter at one or more of the services.
Please sign up at this link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084CA5AD2CA13-51158516-2024
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K-1st Grade Parents' Association Chat & Chew
Sunday, September 29 at 9:30am
Enjoy some breakfast and meet parents and guardians from our K-1 class. PA members and Religious School faculty will be available for introductions and questions
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Parents Association 6th and 7th Grade B'nai Mitzvah Vendor Swap
Sunday, October 6 at 9:00am
Families who have hosted a b'nai mitzvah in the last few years are invited to come and share their recommended vendors and lessons learned with families preparing for upcoming b'nai mitzvah. DJs, venues, florists, photographers - you will be doing a community service by sharing lessons learned and recommended vendors with fellow RTFH families.
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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. | |
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Torah Study on the Book of Judges -
Saturdays at 9am
Enrich your Jewish self with our Jewish story and text as we continue our fascinating, fun, and unpredictable study together online. Join any time. We are currently exploring the book of Judges. No previous reading or knowledge needed. Join any time.
For the Zoom link, please see your most recent eblast or contact our Office Administrator Sheryl Hausman at sheryl@rtfh.org.
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Meditation Sit with Cantor Pincus
Fridays at 1:30pm
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.
For the Zoom link, please see your most recent eblast or contact our Office Administrator Sheryl Hausman at sheryl@rtfh.org
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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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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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