WRT AT A GLANCE

• TONIGHT: Spring Celebration!
• May 6: Mezuzah Making
• May 8: Service of Gratitude for Cantor Isaac Sonett-Assor
• May 14: Game Night!
• May 17: Crazy for College with Beth Gelles
• May 29: Chai Society and Brotherhood Award Shabbat
• May 31: Israel Day parade!

We look forward to celebrating our amazing community tonight at our Annual Spring Celebration. Our Silent Auction is NOW OPEN! Start bidding on our One of a Kind experiences now! See you tonight! 

Kabbalat Shabbat service

Friday, May 1 at 6:15 pm

Shabbat service features the rituals, melodies and warmth of our congregation. The service includes a sermon or presentation by one of our rabbis, cantors, or special guests. Participate alongside fellow congregants in-person, or join us on any of our live-streaming platforms.

Sharing Shabbat

Saturday, May 2 at 9:00 am

Our engaging, musical Shabbat service for children in Grades K-7 and their families is open to the congregation and community. All are welcome! Click HERE to learn more!

Torah Study

Saturday, May 2 at 9:00 am 

Join us every Saturday morning as we gather for a brief service, nosh, and lively discussion of our weekly Torah portion. Our service is clergy led and features moments of gratitude, healing and remembrance. Following some snacking and schmoozing, we come back together for engaging Torah study. All are welcome and no experience is necessary.

Programs and Special Events

Weekly Online Learning with Rabbi Blake: “Treasures of Talmud”

Thursdays, April 30 - May 21 from 10:15 am - 11:45 am (Zoom)

Join Rabbi Blake's popular Talmud Shiur (class) for a 7-week Omer journey between Pesach and Shavuot exploring "Treasures of Talmud" — literary, ethical, and practical gems among Rabbi Blake's personal favorite teachings from Talmud and Jewish tradition. No previous experience required — all are welcome!

Chair Yoga Series at WRT

Thursday, April 30 at 2:00 pm

RSVP via email to receptionist@wrtemple.org or call the temple office at 914-723-7727.

WRT’s Caring Community sponsors this chair yoga series.

Meditation with Norm Goldstein

Friday, May 1 at 11:00 am

Experience the benefits of mindfulness and meditation with us, as a set of tools to navigate stress, increase calmness and clarity, and to promote joy in our lives. 

Make a Mezuzah!

Wednesday, May 6 at 8:00 pm

Paint and Sip with Jamie Roitman. Jamie, WRT mom of 4 boys is a resin artist and instructor. During this class, participants will paint a wooden mezuzah case either freehand or using stencils as a guide, which Jamie will later coat in resin and add a shin.

Save the Date! Service of Gratitude for Cantor Isaac Sonett-Assor

Friday, May 8 at 6:15 pm

Join us for a special Shabbat service to celebrate and express gratitude to Cantor Isaac Sonett-Assor for his seven years of devoted service to WRT, and offer our congregation’s blessings to him and his family as they embark on the next stage of their journey.

*There are a FEW spots left for May 14th Game Night! RSVP below before it's sold out! For questions, please email drey52555@aol.com or irg.green@gmail.com

Crazy for College with Beth Gelles

Sunday, May 17 at 12:00 pm

Beth Gelles, author of Crazy for College, joins Rabbi Blake at WRT. With 10+ years of experience guiding nearly 500 families, Beth offers humor and perspective on today's overwhelming college admissions process. Bring friends with high-school-age kids or grandkids! The book will be available to purchase at the event.

Chai Society Shabbat and Brotherhood Award

Friday, May 29 at 6:15

Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat as we honor members of long standing whose dedication and devotion to WRT has been so vital to its success. We will also be presenting the Brotherhood Award to Jonathan I. Mark and B. Kathleen Munguía.

Israel Day Parade on Fifth!

Sunday, May 31 at 11:30 am

Join fellow WRT members and clergy as we once again walk with the Westchester Jewish Council in the Israel Day Parade! Make sure to RSVP below so we can send you the details.

Visit the Jewish Learning Lab (JLL)

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