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September 6, 2022 - Elul 5782 - Pet Shabbat, Movie Night, Pool Party
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This week's parsha is Ki Teitzei כִּי-תֵצֵא
When You Go Out (to Battle)
Deuteronomy 21:10–25:19  / Learn more . . .

Hybrid Services Continue

While services are now held both in our Sanctuary and via Zoom, for everyone's safety and security, in-person attendees must be fully vaccinated and masking requirements continue to be in effect. - from RTPV's Safety/Security Committee

This Week at a Glance


Friday, September 9, 2022 at 6:30 pm - Pet Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Sklarz – in person at the PV Grange


Meet us at the PV Grange, 128 Mill Street, Putnam Valley with (or without) your furbaby. During the month of Elul, we use a different prayer book and holiday melodies, as we prepare for the High Holidays. 

Join us before services at 6:00 for our first wine and cheese pre-neg after a long absence . . . graciously sponsored by Rabbi Andrew and Susan Sklarz. services begin promptly at 6:30.

In-person Service only. In case of rain, service will be held indoors at the Grange. Don't forget the bug spray!

MOVIE NIGHT - Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 6pm

Take the Money and Run is Woody Allen's classic and iconic 1969 American mockumentary comedy film.
Suggested donation - $10 per person.  Masks required. Please bring your own refreshments from home.                                                                    
Questions? contact Phil Hurowitz at pdh54@yahoo.com


Looking forward to seeing everyone again!

ANNUAL POOL PARTY - Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 1pm

Elaine has graciously invited us for many summers to her home and we hope that you and your family can join us once again. Bring the whole family to enjoy a dip in the pool and of course delicious food and drink will be served. Our RTPV Sisterhood will supply the main course and beverages.

Please bring a salad, side dish or dessert, and let Brenda know so we can coordinate the dishes.

Please RSVP only to BRENDA at bsterner@optonline.net. Questions? call Brenda at 845-284-2437

Upcoming Dates & Events

Join us for CRASE Training - Sunday, September 18, 2022, 3 pm, at RTVP

CRASE - Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events will be offered on Sunday, September 18 at 3 pm at RTPV. A representative from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office will be our trainer. Please join us to learn the best ways to respond to an emergency. All are welcome.

LOOKING AHEAD

Put these dates on you calendar!

  • September 6, Tuesday - Board Meeting at 7:30pm via Zoom (link to follow)
  • September 9, Friday at 6:30 pm - Outdoor Pet Shabbat Service with Rabbi Sklarz at the PV Grange.(come at 6:00 before the service for wine and cheese sponsored by Rabbi Andrew and Susan Sklarz)
  • September 10, Saturday at 6:30 pm - RTPV Movie Night featuring Woody Allen's Take the Money and Run
  • September 11, Sunday - Annual Pool Party, Home of Elaine Sanders, 1 - 5 pm
  • September 16, Friday at 7pm - Selichot service with Rabbi Sklarz - followed by Art Installation in the Sanctuary / celebrating and honoring artist Phyllis Chasanoff
  • September 22, Thursday - "Book of Life Collage" project for Rosh Chodesh Tishrei - via Zoom
  • September 25, Sunday - Rosh Hashanah begins sunset
  • October 4, Tuesday - Yom Kippur begins at sunset
  • October 9, Sunday - Sukkot begins at sunset on Sunday
  • October 16-17 - Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah begin at sunset
  • Hanukkah begins at sunset on Sunday, December 18 through 26, 2022

Fundraising Notes

LEAVES & PLAQUES

Reserve your leaf on the RTPV Simcha Tree - $180 donation to RTPV
Is there someone you wish to honor or a life-cycle event you wish to mark?
Rabbi Sklarz will dedicate the leaf during a Shabbat Service in the Sanctuary and on Zoom. Please contact Lisa Keogh at lisakeogh@optonline.net for more information.


Memorial Plaque - $270 donation to RTPV
Honor the memory of your departed loved ones by placing a plaque on the Memorial Wall. The name(s) of your loved ones are also inscribed in our Yizkor Remembrance Book in perpetuity and read aloud during our Yizkor service on Yom Kippur. Assistance is available to design and/or research the Hebrew name for your plaque. Up to two names may go on one plaque.

Please contact Lisa Keogh at 914.282.3931 or lisakeogh@optonline.net.
 

MEMBERS SUPPORTING RTPV

Please visit Pam Zicca Croton Arts to see beautiful hand-made blank note cards from Pam's collection of flora and fauna and landscapes that include the Freedom Tower and local nature. 10% of all sales go to RTPV. Pam is an active RTPV Board member participating on the membership, sunshine, and fundraising committees, and scheduling Oneg Shabbat refreshments.

To see all the beautiful pottery on Etsy by Faith Oland and Maxine Oland, please click FaithOlandPottery, long time RTPV member and Maxine Oland: Functional Artisan Pottery . . . soap dispensers, honey pots, and mugs.

10% percent of sales to members go to RTPV.

Temple Note

As we continue to move through these strange and challenging times, please know that we appreciate your participation in services and programs online. We are committed to maintaining our thriving community as well as your well-being and safety!

Every action we take is with your health and safety foremost in our minds. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

"Chazak, chazak v'nitchazeik," be strong, and let us strengthen one another.

May you be blessed with good health and spiritual strength!

RTPV E-Shofar comes out each Tuesday. Please reach out to temple president, Robin Bass, with any questions. rtpvinfo@gmail.com

About RTPV
Founded in 1967, The Reform Temple of Putnam Valley is a progressive congregation serving Putnam and Northern Westchester. RTPV’s mission, as a House of Prayer, Study and Assembly, includes these goals: To honor the individual’s role in developing her/his Jewish identity; to offer an inspirational place of spiritual contemplation, remembrance, and honor; to foster a sense of Jewish identity by stressing the importance of acts of kindness and by working towards a just and compassionate world; and to participate in social action to make the world a better place for all people.

Shabbat services are held Friday evenings at 7:00 pm, currently in person as well as on Zoom. The Hebrew School provides religious school for preschoolers through young adults and adult education programs. The congregation is particularly sensitive to the varied needs of members, including individuals raised in various Jewish traditions and interfaith families, and welcomes Jews from all backgrounds and lifestyles.

RTPV is proud of its commitment to the community, most notably as co-founders of the Putnam Valley Community Food Pantry. Events include High Holy Days services, Hanukkah and Purim Fests, hiking club, movie nights, summer BBQ, Coffee House Evening, Sisterhood and Brotherhood Events, Social Action and more. For more information, email Rabbi Andrew Sklarz at rabbisklarz@gmail.com, visit www.rtpv.org, or come to a Friday night service at the temple - all are welcome!
 
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