WRT AT A GLANCE

• June 20: Pride Shabbat
• June 24: Community Grad Bag Sorting Event
• Family Nature Hikes This Summer!
• Read Rabbi Blake's letter and renew your membership

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Pride Kabbalat Shabbat

Friday, June 20 at 6:15 pm

Join us for a joyful and uplifting Shabbat of Pride featuring acclaimed Jewish LGBTQ+ singer songwriter, Elana Arian. Following services, hear the powerful stories of LGBTQ+ young adults who grew up at WRT, as we affirm the strength of being seen, heard, and loved for who we each truly are. All are welcome. 

Torah Study

Saturday, June 21 at 9:00 am (in-person at WRT or Zoom) 

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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

Grad Bag Collection

June 20, tomorrow is the last day! (at WRT)

Please donate your or your child's used college dormitory items to Grad Bag, a green initiative to reuse college dorm supplies for redistribution to incoming students in-need. Drop off in the bin in front of WRT. For a full list of accepted items, click here.  

Meditation with Norm Goldstein

Friday, June 20 at 11:00 am (in the CJL Living Room)

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. 

Grad Bag Community Sort

Tuesday, June 24, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm (at WRT)

Volunteer with Grad Bag to sort gently used dormitory items for incoming college students in-need. Come anytime after 12:30 pm and stay as long as you can until 2:00 pm. All ages welcome from elementary school and up. Volunteers under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up here. Questions? Email sharon.stiefel@wrtemple.org.

Chair Yoga Series at WRT

Thursday, June 26 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. Please consider donating so that the Caring Community can continue to bring programs like this one to our congregation. You can donate HERE. Upcoming dates: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Family Nature Shabbat!

Saturdays, June 28, July 26 & August 16, 9:00 am - 10:30am

Come join Cantor Sonett-Assor for a family Shabbat experience in nature. Over three dates, we will explore three of the beautiful and peaceful nature preserves right here in Westchester. Bring your family and friends for a nature walk, some singing, and a chance to just pause from the week and breathe. Locations will be provided upon registration. Please email Cantor.Sonett-Assor@wrtemple.org to learn more!

Cooking4HOPE, Hot Meals

Monday, June 30, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (Westchester Reform Temple Kitchen)

Sign up to join other members of the WRT community to cook a hot dinner, make sandwiches, and pack sandwich bags for HOPE Community Services. You can also bake desserts to be included in the sandwich bags, shop for groceries, or deliver to HOPE.  Sign up here. Cooking4HOPE is funded by WRT’s Food and Housing Insecurity Fund, so please continue to support these efforts by contributing to the Fund.

It is now time to renew your membership.

Inspired Giving

It is only through the generosity of our members that we are able to fully carry out our mission, attract and retain world-class staff, uphold the highest standards of learning and worship and offer engaging and innovative ways to experience Jewish Life. We hope you will consider making a gift to WRT's Inspired Giving Annual Fund.

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For more information about Inclusion at WRT, click here.

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