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Riverdale Temple is the oldest congregation in the community (founded in 1947) and the only one affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism. We were called at founding a "liberal synagogue" because we believe that our religious tradition is a dynamic one that can endure through change. Above all else, the Riverdale Temple stands for adherence to the highest principles of Jewish ethics and subscribes to the injunction from the Mishnah (Avot 2:5) "Do not separate yourself from the community." Initially, as the only Jewish synagogue in Riverdale, it served all Jews: Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and Reconstructionist. Our liberal tradition is preserved today. At Riverdale Temple all are welcome to participate in temple life, no matter what their approach to Judaism or degree of Jewish literacy. The temple is founded on the principles of worship, learning, community, and acts of loving kindness -- "and the study of Torah leads to them all."
Our members come from the New York City area and lower Westchester. Riverdale Temple offers communal support for your laughter and tears. We are an inclusive, welcoming community of Jewish and interfaith families, of all ages, sexual orientation or marital status. We are proud of – and celebrate – our diversity. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT US
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Programs that create opportunities for children and youth that inspire and encourage their creativity, curiosity, sense of discovery, and respect for others and learn about and strengthen their Jewish identity. Learn More.
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Commentary from Rabbi Lewis
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Mishna Avot 1:2
Three things sustain the world: Study, Worship, and Acts of Loving Kindness
Riverdale Temple strives to perpetuate and encourage these three world sustaining pursuits
Dec.12.2013 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch-n-Learn - SH
6:30pm Dec.12.2013 - 7:30pm Dec.12.2013
Parshat HaShavuah - SH
6:15pm Dec.13.2013 - 7:30pm Dec.13.2013
Sabbath Eve Worship Service - Sanctuary
Dec.14.2013 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sabbath Morning Worship and Torah Discussion
Dec.14.2013 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverdale Temple Youth Group w Steve Altarescu, conf. room
Dec.15.2013 10:30am - 12:00pm
Wondering Jews Discussion - BR (open to any parent/s with school aged children pre-school through high school)
Dec.18.2013 7:30pm - 9:00pm
WRJ SisterHood Book Club Meeting - SH (“A Guide For The Perplexed” by Dara Horn)
Dec.19.2013 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch-n-Learn - SH
6:30pm Dec.19.2013 - 7:30pm Dec.19.2013
Parshat HaShavuah - SH
Dec.20.2013 10:00am - 11:00am
Tot Shabbat Service - Sanctuary
Have you visited our Virtual Water Cooler?
You can find it under community in the main menu
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The virtual water cooler is our well, a place to gather and communicate, just like the ancients did.
You can find CONVERSATION WITH RABBI LEWIS on our website when you go to the main menu item COMMUNITY.. When you submit a question to Rabbi Lewis, an email is sent to Rabbi Lewis and she will respond back to you via email privately. She welcomes questions not only from congregants but from individuals in the larger community.
In addition to the lectures presented on Sunday afternoons over the course of a given year we suggest that you look at the Study area of the website to take note of an extensive reading list suggested by the YIVO that is regularly added to of stories, essays and books by important authors of Yiddish literature (Such as Sholem Aleichem, I. L. Peretz and Chaim Grade, Philip Roth). Take note of the fact that there are also books listed about the Jewish Experience, not only in the Shtetl in Europe but partilcularly about the impact of Jews in American contemporary llife.
Have your read the articles of interest posted for you under the References section of Adult Education (study in the menu)
Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Lewis, will meet every Thursday from 12 noon to 1 pm either in the social hall or in the main floor lobby depending on availability. The class is examining The Jewish Annotated New Testament edited by Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Z. Brettler.
Although major New Testament figures were Jews, living in a culture steeped in Jewish history, beliefs, and practices, there has never been an edition of the New Testament that addresses its Jewish background and the culture from which it grew--until now. The editors present analyses by an international team of scholars that they hope through this presentation to further the growing understanding between Jewish and Christian traditions.
Parsha hashavuah (analysis of the Torah portion of the week) with Rabbi Lewis - Meets the second and third Thursday of each month from 6:30-7:30 in the social hall. This year we are reading the fourth aliyah of each weekly portion.
If you have an interest in courses that cover particular subject or language areas please leave your suggestions in the adult education mailbox in the office.
Chavurah-
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If you are a current or potential religious school family, join us on Sunday, December 15, at 10:30 a.m. in the Riverdale Temple Ballroom for a provocative exploration of Jewish identity in our time and place.
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Riverdale Temple
4545 Independence Avenue
Bronx, New York 10471
P: (718)-548-3800
