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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!
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Sunday, May 4th
Your last chance to write a letter in the Torah is Sunday, May 4! Help RTFH write our very own Torah and ensure a strong, vibrant future for our Temple community.
Sunday, April 27th
5pm RTFH Sanctuary
Enjoy songs based in verses, stories, and concepts of Torah. Selections from musical theater; Yiddish, Sephardic and Mizrachi traditions; and contemporary choral repertoire; all accompanied with a jazzy feel 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.
Sunday, March 16
11 am RTFH Sanctuary
We’re defying gravity and defining popular in this year’s pop culture RTFH Purim production of the Book of Esther! Don’t be shy about wearing your favorite costume-families encouraged!
Our annual Purim Carnival follows at 12pm.
Thursday, March 13
7:00pm RTFH Sanctuary
It’s time for Purim fun!We need some joy in this complicated world. Let’s all find inspiration together from Esther and Mordecai’s story of dark times and personal bravery. Join us for our Purim Megillah reading.
Come in costume – it’s more fun!
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.
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
