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Yom Rivii, 3 Av 5774
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  • STUDY It is a tree of life to those who hold fast to it
  • PRAYER My house shall be a house of prayer for all peoples
  • COMMUNITY The way of the Eternal is through acts of loving kindness

Riverdale Temple

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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Welcome to Riverdale Temple

Learn more about who we are: our history, the Riverdale Way, our leadership, Reform Judaism

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Joining Riverdale Temple

Are we right for you? Learn more.

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Children and Youth Programs

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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Photo Gallery

Take a look at different events, occasions, and 'happenings' here at our Temple.

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Reflections from Our Rabbi

Commentary from Rabbi Lewis

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Virtual Water Cooler

This is the place to gather online, share ideas, and ask questions about our congregation, our religion and our community...

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Another way to raise money for the temple painlessly, is instead of googling, you good search. Click here to search. Thank you for your participation.

65th Anniversary Gala

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

Upcoming Events

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Aug.01.2014 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Sabbath Eve Worship Service - Sanctuary

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Aug.02.2014 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sabbath Morning Worship and Torah Discussion

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Aug.05.2014 6:30pm - 7:30pm
WRJ SisterHood Exec. Committee Meeting - West Lounge

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7:30pm Aug.07.2014 - 9:30pm Aug.07.2014
Membership Committee Meeting - SH

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Aug.08.2014 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Sabbath Eve Worship Service -w- Adult Volunteer Choir

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Aug.08.2014 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Sabbath Eve Worship Service - Sanctuary

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Aug.09.2014 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sabbath Morning Worship and Torah Discussion

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7:30pm Aug.14.2014 - 9:00pm Aug.14.2014
Executive Committee Meeting - Rm. 104

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Aug.15.2014 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Sabbath Eve Worship Service - Sanctuary

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Aug.16.2014 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sabbath Morning Worship and Torah Discussion

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Calendar Highlights

  • New Nursery School Director at Riverdale Temple
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 Riverdale Temple Nursery School is happy to announce that we have hired Suzanne Boydstun to be the new Director for our Nursery School.  Suzanne has been a preschool administrator for 15 years. One of her great joys is watching how small children develop when they are part of a nurturing and stimulating school environment. As a director, she enjoys an open door policy with children and their parents. She has a calm and gentle manner and a good sense of humor, traits which she feels have been valuable to her in gaining the trust of countless number of parents and children over the years.

 


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Have your read the articles of interest posted for you under the References section of Adult Education (study in the menu)?

New posting in References, under the Jewish Experience-see YIVO Institute for Jewish Research reference to their new online archive on Jewish Life in Poland.

See books on Jewish emigration out of Russia, life in New York

 
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Study with the Rabbi

Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Lewis - resumes in the Fall

New courses will be announced also in the Fall

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HaverimChavurah- 

THe Chavurah will meet after the summer

 

 

 

 

 

                   June Events sponsored by WRJ

 

 - Book Club

 

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SUMMER SCHEDULE

 

On Tuesday, July 28, we will be discussing THE GOLEM AND THE JINNI by Helene Wecker.  In THE GOLEM AND THE JINNI, a meeting between mythical beings takes readers through turn-of-the-century New York. The book weaves strands of Yiddish and Middle Eastern literature, historical fiction and magical fable.  
 
We will not meet in August or September.

 

 

 

 

 

 All are invited to join us.