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Birthday Connection is a fun way to acknowledge someone’s special day by sponsoring a birthday greeting!
Share a meal with friends and family after our monthly Family Shabbat Service, which begins at 6:15 pm.
Honor a loved one, mark a special occasion, or simply give a heartfelt gesture! Sponsorship begins at $54.
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Saturday, November 1
RTFH Ballroom
Sign up for our annual drive to donate, sort, and/or distribute food and supplies for the unhoused in Manhattan.
Sunday, November 2
2 pm RTFH Sanctuary
The first concert in Season Five of our elite Chamber Music Series highlights the versatility of the string trio and the three distinct duo combinations it offers.
Sunday, November 9
2-5 pm RTFH Ballroom
RTFH is hosting an Israeli-style holiday Market with over 30 talented artisans, crafters, jewelers, authors, and specialty sellers!
Monday, October 13th
7 pm
Join us as we welcome our new Torah into the RTFH family! After this extra joyful service of dancing and Torah, we’ll celebrate with cupcakes. No tickets needed.
Simchat Torah Morning Service & Yizkor
Tuesday, October 14
10:30 am
Read together the end and the beginning of the Torah at Simchat Torah Morning Services. We will observe Yizkor and remember our loved ones.
The Kol Nidre appeal is a traditional call to worship synonymous with tzedakah (giving charity). Temple dues do not cover all costs, including programs, activities, and needed building renovations.
RTFH’s budget continues to depend on this High Holy Day appeal. We appreciate any amount that you can afford to give.
Wednesdays beginning October 15th, 22nd, and 29th
6-8pm
Guests $8
We don’t know who invented Game Night, but we’re claiming this one for the Jews! Enjoy some friendly competition. Scrap it out over 4-letter Scrabble words, show off your fancy chess moves, or practice your best poker face. We’ll have mahjong set up, but all games (and genders!) are welcome!
Saturday, September 13, 2025
7:00 pm, Movie and Discussion
10:00 pm, Selichot Services
Join us to watch and discuss the powerful film Crossfire
(1947). This powerful film noir was one of the first movies to discuss antisemitism and was nominated for 5 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Popcorn will be served!
At 10:00 pm 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.
Our special family-friendly services, which do not require tickets, can be an enjoyable way for children to engage with Judaism during the High Holy Days.
2:00 pm, K-6th Grades
2:15 pm, Ages 5 and under
3:15 pm, Tashlich at Meadow Park
2:00 pm, K-6th Grades
2:15 pm, Ages 5 and under
A new season of concerts, with Ari Evan and his lineup of internationally recognized musicians, is coming this fall!
November 2nd
January 11th
March 29th
In August, Women’s Connection members enjoyed a sweet evening of fun, friends, and each member was able to create a decoupage sea shell trinket dish!
RTFH Religious School is the place to be for every Jewish kid, from Pre-K through the 7th grade! We meet on Sunday mornings, with additional class time on Wednesdays for grades 4-7.
If your Jewish teen is looking to continue their Jewish education, we offer classes for grades 8-12 on Wednesday evenings, including a Confirmation program.
In July, RTFH members celebrated the joy of doing mitzvot together.
Congregants were able to participate in many initiatives that positively impacted our local community.
In May, RTFH religious school students and families celebrated the end of our school year with a picnic at Cunningham Park, featuring grade-specific ceremonies, field games, and a BBQ lunch!
Thursday, May 29th
7:30 pm RTFH Sanctuary
All RTFH members are welcome to cast their votes and receive updates on the many ongoing projects, plans, and committees in our thriving Temple community.
In June, gathered for an evening of reflection and connection.
This powerful film explored the emergence of anti-Semitism on college campuses, social media, and on the streets since the October 7th attacks.
In May, we concluded our Torah scribing sessions. RTFH commissioned our very own Torah and ensured a strong, vibrant future for our Temple community.
In April, RTFH celebrated with songs selections from musical theater; Yiddish, Sephardic and Mizrachi traditions; and contemporary choral repertoire; accompanied by Nitzan Gavrieli and our house musicians.
Vote for a democratic and secure Israel and against opponents who want to strip Reform Jews of their rights and funding. Billions of dollars are at stake!
Any American Jewish adult (18 or older) can vote.
In March, we defied gravity and defined popular in this year’s pop culture RTFH Purim production of the Book of Esther, followed by our annual Purim Carnival.
During Purim, RTFH congregants found inspiration and joy together from Esther and Mordecai’s story of dark times and personal bravery at our annual Purim Megillah reading.
In March, we brought the RTFH ballroom back to the heyday of the 60s and 70s game show era, with fun night of games and prizes! Over 100 people attended this event.
With joy dozens of Temple families joined in celebration of Torah and RTFH’s 30th anniversary! Working with our scribe, each family group wrote a letter in our new Torah.
Our inaugural Torah writing days produced some meaningful moments and incredible visuals.
Thank you to more than 100 volunteers and our entire Religious School for filling Mitzvah Day with energy and purpose. Through hands-on acts of kindness, we brought Torah to life!
Sunday, February 23
2pm RTFH Sanctuary
This exciting program of classical music features a piano quartet and stringed quintet.
Saturday, February 8
We celebrated the New Year for the Trees and then enjoyed a potluck lunch and song session!
Thursday, February 6
This adult education program was led by Rabbi Mark Kaiserman at a joint meeting with the RTFH Men’s Study and Women’s Connection.
Postponed
Join Cantor Emily Wigod Pincus for an in-depth and interactive study on how music enhances our understanding of Torah and inspires us to live it!
Sunday, January 19 at 2pm
Ari Evan & Mari Lee
The Forest Hills Chamber Music Series opened its third consecutive season with chamber music in its most intimate form: the string duo.
RTFH welcomed guest speaker, Rabbi Leah Berkowitz, to share how the stories of our tradition enable us to connect with Judaism, with each other, and with ourselves.
Sunday, December 15
9am RTFH Ballroom
Volunteer to run a fun activity as the PA takes over Religious School in its annual Chanukah-themed events! Contact Jason Schechter at .
Saturday, December 21st 10 am RTFH Garden Room
Temple Tots is a monthly interactive Shabbat for children 5 years & younger and their families.
Register HERE
Friday, December 27
7:15pm RTFH Ballroom
Enjoy a fun, festive experience with family and friends, starting with our 6:15pm Chanukah Shabbat.
Register for the Dinner by 12/19
RTFH Religious school students made great memories at our annual Chanukah Concert on December 8. Watch the video!
Rich Orloff’s beautiful poems are part of almost every RTFH Shabbat service. On November 15, he joined us in person. Watch the video
Sunday, November 24 at 4:00 pm
Church-in-the-Gardens Community House – 15 Borage Place
RTFH joined our Forest Hills community, along with Rabbi Kaiserman, Cantor Pincus, and the Adult and Junior Choirs at this annual gathering of neighbors and friends.
Every fall, dozens of volunteers and members of our Temple family donate their time, goods, and hearts to the city’s homeless.
Estate Planning with RTFH and WoCo member, Audrey Frankel
Sunday, November 3
10:30am RTFH Ballroom
One of the highlights of the RTFH year! Let’s celebrate and unroll the Torah together, read with our recent b’mai mitzvah, dance, and bring the joy of Torah into our lives!
Join the Parent’s Association for a night out in the RTFH Sukkah. Childcare provided for ages 4 and up.
Saturday, October 19
7-9 pm, $36 per person
Registration required
The High Holy Days are the holiest and most important time of the year.
All members in good standing will receive tickets for each person in their household in the mail.
Services Schedule
Bring joy into your Fall Holidays with our inter-generational Sukkot services!
Wednesday, October 16 at 7:00 pm
Thursday, October 17 at 10:30 am
For the first time in our history, RTFH is writing our very own Sefer Torah, and we want YOU to be a part of this extraordinary moment!
The High Holy Days are the holiest and most important time of the year.
All members in good standing will receive tickets for each person in their household in the mail.
Celebrate together at this very special Shabbat service! Surprise guests, a festive Oneg, and more details about our 30th Anniversary events will be announced.
Friday, September 20
7:00 pm
Sunday, August 4
10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Get Out the Vote
Birthday in a Box
Days for Girls
Tuesday, May 28 at 7:30 pm
RTFH Sanctuary
Saturday, June 2 at 12 pm
RSVP by May 30
Sunday, June 2 from 11:30 am to 4 pm
