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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.
Saturday, May 2
7:30 pm
For the cantorial concert this year, RTFH is excited to host composer, multi-instrumentalist, and prayer leader, Elana Arian, one of the most influential voices in contemporary Jewish music! Elana’s music is an important part of Jewish life across the globe, and we sing many of her songs in services, such as I Have A Voice. Look for more details soon!
Sunday, March 22
Saturday, March 28th at 9:00am (Passover)
Saturday, April 18th at 9:00am (Yom Ha-atzma-ut)
Saturday, May 16th at 10:00am (Shavuot)
Saturday, June 13th at 10:00am
Cantor Emily, Rabbi Mark and the Temple Tots Team invite you and your family to a fun and interactive Shabbat full of songs and joy. We’ll share in story time, music, and crafts!
April
RTFH’s 20s & 30s group explored Torah that your Hebrew School teacher probably left out of the curriculum. This event was open to both RTFH members and community members in their 20s & 30s.
April
Our annual Passover meal and an afikomen search was a big success with almost 180 guests in attendance!
Together, we celebrated the Passover Story at an inspiring, engaging Seder led by Rabbi Mark Kaiserman and Cantor Emily Wigod Pincus.
We thank everyone who joined us for an uplifting day of kindness and community.
We participated in hands-on activities and meaningful projects to help our neighbors in need and the planet.
Volunteers also enjoyed a delicious lunch with the Temple family.
Mitzvah Day
During our annual day of kindness and community giving, RTFH congregants and friends donated blood to save lives.
The drive was open to the public, friends, and family.
TORN: The Israel-Palestine Poster War
In March, RTFH invited the community to a screening that included a discussion with filmmaker Nim Shapira.
Featuring artists, activists, students, rabbis, and hostage families, TORN captures the emotional fallout of the “KIDNAPPED” poster campaign – a grassroots act that became a flashpoint, igniting fierce confrontations between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian New Yorkers.
RTFH Religious School enjoyed another creative and enthusiastic RTFH Megillah interpretation, featuring this year’s production of “Encanto! We Don’t Talk About Haman”. Afterward, we headed over to the ballroom for our Purim carnival for games, treats, and lots of Purim fun!
In March, congregants found inspiration and joy together in Esther and Mordecai’s story of dark times and personal bravery at our annual Purim Megillah reading.
In February, we celebrated Purim with a nostalgic 80’s bingo party! We enjoyed appetizers, drinks, prize rounds valued at $100, a 50/50 drawing, and door prizes.
Saturday, February 28th
9 am
Some of our most favorite members and guests are aged 5 and under! Bring your little ones in to celebrate Purim together in this interactive session of Temple Tots. Learn More
Participate by March 4
Congregants joined in the warmth and unity of Purim by performing the mitzvah of shalach manot giving with donations to the Commonpoint Queens food pantry and the RTFH Building Fund.
Saturday, February 28
Tuesday, February 17
7:00 pm
The 20’s and 30’s group celebrated the month of Adar, the month of joy, by sharing how to make their favorite cocktails and mocktails! The best drink was voted on at the end of the night. Ages 21-39 only, please!
WoCo and Men’s Study enjoyed a fun study session featuring “Hair” throughout Jewish history, with Rabbi Mark Kaiserman. From Samson’s locks to modern-day Jewish curls, participants explored how hair impacted Jewish history, religion, and identity.
In February, we celebrated a New Year for the trees with fruit, wine, grape juice, and games during an interactive and intergenerational seder.
The RTFH Music Fund and Piano Fund have been renamed the Charlie Shereff Memorial Music Fund, in loving memory of our dear choir member, reflecting Charlie’s deep commitment to the Adult Choir and ensuring that his passion will continue to influence our temple community.
Donate to the Charlie Shereff Memorial Music Fund
Tuesday, January 13th
7 pm
Be part of the new Men’s Group at RTFH for all adult men! To kick things off, we’re throwing a Games Night led by Temple member Barry Joseph, drawing from his new book, Matching Minds With Sondheim. Optional pizza dinner ($5 cash) will be served.
Sunday, January 11th
2 pm RTFH Sanctuary
Our next concert features Music for Voice and Harp & Clarinet Quintets!
RTFH celebrated the sixth night of Chanukah with our family-friendly Chanukah Shabbat service, followed by a fun dinner night filled with brisket, latkes, hot chocolate, donut decorating…and of course, sufganiyot!
Several RTFH groups and congregant families were honored to light our outdoor menorah throughout our Chanukah observances. We look forward to several fun and festive Chanukah celebrations throughout the week!
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
January 7, 14, 21, and 28
Guests $8
Enjoy some friendly competition with mahjong or bring a game to share. All are welcome!
In November, we joined Director Daniel Solé and producers Adam Chitayat and Marlena Skrobe for a screening and discussion about their compelling short film, Say As I Say, which tackles the issue of Antisemitism and synagogues, and used our Temple as a filming location!
In November, RTFH hosted this annual community gathering of neighbors and friends. A reception followed the service and attendees brought a non-perishable food item to donate to our neighbors in need.
Each year, our Religious School community gathers to see our children shine as we celebrate the miracle of Chanukah through songs old and new, accompanied by our Adult and Junior Choirs.
Our annual drive to donate, sort, and/or distribute food and supplies for the unhoused in Manhattan was an opportunity to build and give back to our community and tzedakah.
The first concert in Season Five of our elite Chamber Music Series highlighted the versatility of the string trio and the three distinct duo combinations it offers. Our season resumes again on:
January 11th
May 31st
In November, RTFH hosted an Israeli-style holiday Market with 40 talented artisans, crafters, jewelers, authors, and specialty sellers! Over 400 people attended this joyful community event of light, love, and shopping.
In October, we welcomed our new community Torah into the RTFH family during this extra joyful service of dancing and Torah!
RTFH’s budget continues to depend on this High Holy Day appeal. We appreciate any amount that you can afford to give.
Wednesdays, 6-8 pm
November 5th, 12th,19th
Guests $8
Enjoy some friendly competition with mahjong or bring a game to share. All are welcome!
In September, we met to watch and discuss the powerful film noir, Crossfire
(1947), one of the first movies to discuss antisemitism and nominated for 5 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Our special family-friendly services, which do not require tickets, were an enjoyable way for children to engage with Judaism during the High Holy Days. We celebrated Rosh Hashanah, performed Tashlich together at the park, and observed Yom Kippur with services that were accessible for young families.
A new season of concerts, with Ari Evan and his lineup of internationally recognized musicians is here!
November 2nd
January 11th
May 31st
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 also 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!
Each year, 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.
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In June, our community gathered to watch this powerful film at RTFH, which 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.
We encourage all Jews to vote for a democratic and secure Israel and the rights of Reform Jews.
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.
More than 100 volunteers and our entire Religious School filled Mitzvah Day with energy and purpose.
This exciting program of classical music featured a piano quartet and string 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.
Cantor Emily Wigod Pincus scheduled an in-depth and interactive study on how music enhances our understanding of Torah and inspires us to live it!
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.
