 
B'ruchim Habayim to Riverdale Temple
Riverdale Temple is located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. It is the oldest and the only
congregation in the community affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism. Our members
come from the New York City area and lower Westchester. At Riverdale Temple everyone is
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 faith, mitzvot and tikkun olam "and
the study of Torah leads to them all." Riverdale Temple offers commmunal support for your
laughter and tears. We are an inclusive, welcoming community of Jewish and
interfaith families, young and old, married and single, gay and lesbian. Come and
join us in our beautiful sanctuary which sets a peaceful, meditative tone for worship. We have a rich,
diverse and evolving musical tradition that embraces different styles. We are egalitarian in our
approach to leadership and worship. Children are welcome at all services. Most of all, we are a caring
congregation, small and intimate yet not intrusive.
COME GROW WITH US!
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YOU CAN NOW MAKE MEMBERSHIP AND DONATION PAYMENTS TO RIVERDALE TEMPLE.
You may also pay for T'hillat Shabbat Dinner, or any program which requires payment.
ON THIS WEB SITE, USING A SECURE SITE. click on the red pay now link.
Pay Now
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On Saturday evening, December 6, Riverdale Temple will celebrate a gala
event honoring Bert and Carole Feinberg for their many years of dedicated
service to the temple and especially for these past two year, when they
have been so committed as president and " first lady."
The evening will feature great food, dancing and entertainment and we
will publish a memorable journal that will forever lend meaning to the occasion.
The celebration will also feature a silent auction, offering a variety of exciting
goods and services.
Come have a Swell Time
with Us!
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Please donate NEW pajamas for children and teens, up to adult size to help youngsters stay warm during
the coming winter. Please also donate NEW books for them to enjoy reading. This year, more than ever, with
high heating costs the need is great. You can bring your donations through November 30 to the box outside the Sanctuary .
 
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Join us for An Afternoon at Wave Hill
Sunday, December 14 at 1PM
Wave Hill Admission $6. Meet at Riverdale Temple |
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 The Iraq Soldier Project is moved to the Social Action page. See Thank You letters from our soldiers on the lower right of this page under Temple Flyers and Forms. We will soon be sending more care packages to our Soldiers in Iraq.
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Invited Speakers, former members and random visitors.
To see who has visited Riverdale Temple click here
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In addition to using Amazon through this web site, to raise money for the temple,
you can SHOP online at your favorite stores and make money for Riverdale Temple by registering at www.iGive.com. After registering, whenever you shop at a participating on-line business, a box will pop up telling you what percentage of your purchase will be donated to Riverdale Temple.
There are now almost 700 businesses listed in this program.
Remember, you, your family and your friends can all be Riverdale Temple supporters while making convenient online purchases.
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summer camp opportunity click here
To view photo highlights of past
Temple activities, click here
Adult Education offering:
Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah
A course leading to a Bar/Bat Mitzvah Celebration.
Class meeting has ended for this semester.
Will start again in the fall. October 29
7:00pm -8:00 pm
for more details see Study
Study with the Rabbi series ongoing
from 11:00 until noon. For details see Study
Hebrew blessings and Prayers course designed
to give congregants familiarity and fluency in reading and
speaking the Hebrew prayers that are used in our
services. Instructor Rachel Radna Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
starting October 28. Course is free and open to members
only.
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First Thursdays with Rabbi Judith Lewis
dates tba
11 a.m. to noon
Join Rabbi Judith S. Lewis in an informal
discussion of jewish history, current events
and anything you want to know.
Third Thursdays with Sam Lehrer:
Jewish Survival Strategies
Date To be announced
11 a.m. to noon
Join congregant Sam Lehrer in examining and studying five strategies that Jews have used from biblical times to the present, to survive, develop their institutions and contribute to civilization. All
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Adult Ed./Community Outreach
 Learn the Torah Blessing click here
and then click on the wave file or mp3
Learn the Blessings for Shabbat
COME MAKE RIVERDALE TEMPLE
YOUR SPIRITUAL HOME
ON THE CALENDAR
KRMH Food and Hunger Packing Dates:
Sept. 28
Oct 19
Nov 23
Dec 21
NOVEMBER
 Interfaith Thanksgiving
Service November 25,
7:30 p.m., at Riverdale
Temple
December
Saturday Dec 6 Dinner/auction
in honor of Carole and Bert
Feinberg see ad on this page
*Charity Knitting for Warm Up America
as an ongoing Mitzvah Project. We will also be knitting
Preemie and Chemo Caps to be donated to local
Hospitals.
We will meet again Dec 2 at 7:00 p.m. in west lounge.
Come and join us for this social and very rewarding
activity, all you need bring is size 8,9,11 or 13 needles.
Our numbers are growing Come Knit With Us!
A wonderful way to make new friends, build bridges
in our community and participate in the mitzvah of
Gemilut Chasadim (act of love and kindness).
We gratefully acknowledge a generous donation of
yarns from Lion Brand Yarn.
* Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday December 5th at 7:00 p.m.
Dinner and world famous ...
Chanukah Puppet Show!!
following friendly family service.
* Tot Shabbat
December 12 at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday Dec 13
Open Mic Night
8:00 pm $10 cover charge
see details on this page
January
* Wine, Cheese and Karaoke
Saturday January 10
in the social hall 8:00 pm
BYOB The Temple will provide the snacks.
Come have fun with your friends.
This activity is open to the
community because
we are always looking to make
new friends! $10.00 cover charge
 Riverdale Temple joins other
congregations in changing
our lightbulbs to CFLS.
We are doing our part for the
environment!
Save the date
Mitzvah Day
April 26, 2009
Wear your Riverdale Temple T-Shirt
on Mitzvah day! Shirts may be bought from WRJ Judaica shop
* These activities are open
to the community call
temple for detail.
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 Chanukah in Israel !
The second Riverdale Temple trip to Israel
will take place Dec 21 TO Dec 31. The trip
will include visits to Jerusalem, Mt.Scopus,
the Wailing Wall, Tel Aviv, Old Jaffa, the Negev,
the Galillee,S’fat, Haifa, the Golan Heights,
Yad Vashem If you are interested, please e-mail
IsraelTrip2008@gmail.com or contact the temple office.
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Support our Temple!
Visit our Gift Shop for great
gift ideas.
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Please Note!!!
New Service
"T'hillat Shabbat at Riverdale Temple"
Next Tehillat Shabbat service will
be held Friday Nov 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Preceded by a paid reservation dinner
at 6:00 p.m.(see reservation form at the
bottom of this page).
The service will also include Birthday Blessings
for all ages.
for further information click here
Shabbat Worship
Fridays
Oct. 31 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Across/Riverdale
Parashat Noach
Nov. 7 7:00 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat/
Parashat Lech-Lecha
Nov. 14 7:30 p.m. Parashat Vayera
Nov. 21 7:30 p.m. T’hillat Shabbat/
Parashat Chayei Sara
Nov. 28 7:30 p.m. Parashat Toldot
Saturdays
9:00 a.m. Junior Congregation Nov. 1
10:30 a.m. Shabbat morning service
and dialogue on the sidra
The Community is welcome at all
our Services.
Our professional quartet will
participate in our shabbat
services on Friday Nov 14
at 7:30 p.m.
Please contact Cantor Leslie Friedlander
if you would like to underwrite the professional quartet
at one of our services (718-548-3800, ext. 5).
No one is turned away because
of inability to pay!
call the Temple at (718) 548-3800
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December 21 at 2:00 pm
We will be showing the Israeli
comedy Shallach Shabati
with Topol
There is no charge for the movie,
but there is a suggested donation
to the temple, of $5.00 so that we
can continue to show movies for
your enjoyment.
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Have your next Simcha or Meeting in our beautiful Social Hall.
(see other photos of our Social Hall, decorated for a party, in our picture gallery)
Call the Temple office for information.
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