Message From Rabbi

Dear RTFH Family,

In July 2013, a clean-shaven, brown-haired rabbi began his time at The Reform Temple of Forest Hills. Having worked for extended periods at synagogues in Dallas and New Jersey, he was ready to find a place to be part of long-term.

Now, with glasses and some salt-and-pepper hair, that rabbi has been at RTFH for 13 years. While the world has been a very complicated place in that time, RTFH has become a home filled with people who make each day a joy and full of life.

This Friday night, I’ll be marking this 13-year anniversary with a chance to chant Torah, share some words, and offer thanks. I'm looking forward to many more years serving as your rabbi, but it felt right to pause at this 13-year milestone to say thank you. I am so grateful for all of you and for this community.

L’shalom,

Rabbi Mark

Shabbat Evening Service 

Friday, June 26 at 7:00pm

Find strength, spirituality, and community at Shabbat Services.

Services are live-streamed at rtfh.org/live and on our Youtube Channel

(Note: Rep. Grace Meng was scheduled to speak about antisemitism, but has rescheduled for later in the year)

Someone has a birthday coming...

You/your child's birthday is approaching and RTFH would like to celebrate it with you!

On Friday, June 26th, we'll celebrate all June birthdays Shabbat Service at 7:00pm. 

Come so we can help you celebrate!

No RSVP is necessary. Join your Temple family to celebrate your special birthday month!

יום הולדת שמח!  Yom Huledet Sameach! Happy Birthday!

Rabbi Mark Kaiserman

Cantor Emily Wigod Pincus

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Participate in the Reform Movement's Get Out The Vote Campaign to engage under-represented voters in advance of the 2026 midterm elections.

Order your postcard writing kit today!

Reclaim our Vote Postcard Kit Request Form

Order kits by July 9 for North Carolina

to be mailed October 2026

Each postcard kit includes instructions, a sample script, voter addresses, and 30 postcards. You'll provide the stamps.

Any questions, please contact Social Action Team member Rabbi Irwin Goldenberg at irwingoldenberg2@gmail.com.

Help Make Sukkot 2026 More Special!

This fall, we are seeking to create a series of small, home-based Sukkot gatherings hosted by RTFH members in apartments, homes, or public spaces. Some gatherings may center on meals, music, storytelling, and discussion on Sukkot. Some may be family-oriented, others quieter and more reflective.

We are currently seeking:

• Volunteers to help organize the project
• Members who may be willing to host an event in their house or apartment
• People with creative ideas for themes or activities

If you are interested in participating, please contact Bruce Grossberg at brucegrossberg@yahoo.com.

RTFH Birthday Connection

Acknowledge someone’s special day by sponsoring a birthday greeting! Each greeting is $1 and Women’s Connection will send each person a personalized Happy Birthday greeting in the mail, which lists everyone who donated in their honor. Exciting for adults and kids! 

(Birthday Connection can be found under your MEMBERS tab on the front page of the RTFH website.)

Birthday Connection-July

Birthday Connection-August

Birthday Connection-September

Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah in 2026!

Did you never have a Bar or Bat Mitzvah when you were a kid?

Did you have one but didn’t read Torah or lead the service and want a redo? Do you want to be part of engaging community learning with Rabbi, Cantor, Rabbinic Intern Jules, and more?

Sign up for Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah for 2026-2027. Classes will be held on Sunday morning during Religious School with the service on October 2027. Email Rabbi Mark Kaiserman at rabbikaiserman@rtfh.org if you want to be part of the learning and joy!

Thank you for supporting RTFH