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Welcome to Vassar Temple
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Join a Reform congregation with a rich history and discover the powerful relevance of Judaism today.
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Participate in projects that improve our world.
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Delight in spiritual and intellectual growth.
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Share your joys and challenges and achieve a sense of peace and belonging.
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Enjoy opportunities for prayer, learning, social interaction, and Jewish and personal life-cycle support.
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Enrich your life with meaningful rituals, caring friendships, and joyful celebrations.
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Join a welcoming congregation where you are accepted as you are at any level of involvement.
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Our doors are open to everyone for High Holiday services
regardless of membership or financial status.
Guest admission is available for a recommended donation by using the form available here.
For security reasons, it is required that guests have name tags (which are used in lieu of tickets).
Please fill out the guest form and return it by August 15th. Guest name tags may also be arranged by visiting the Temple office.
Your donations support the life of our synagogue and are greatly appreciated!
Click here for the Guest Registration Form
Important update regarding Temple office hours!
Office hours will be Monday through Friday from 10 am - 2 pm
unless otherwise announced in our weekly email.
The temple door is often locked for security purposes.
Please ring the bell and wait a moment to be admitted.
If you do not receive a response,
because staff are temporarily away from the front office,
please wait a minute and ring again.
Thank you.
Please contact us for assistance at other times:
office@vassartemple.org
454-2570
Rabbi Altman will be available starting July 16.
Until that time, you may leave an email for Rabbi Altman at rabbi@vassartemple.org.
In an emergency, please contact the Temple office at 845-454-2570 or office@vassartemple.org
In case of any other emergency please contact
Alan Kaflowitz, President at 845-392-8660
or Susan Karnes Hecht, Vice President at 845-518-2687
Members of the Vassar Temple Men's Club who participated in the annual Men's Club Shabbat service on November 18, 2016 pose on the Bimah following the service.
Rabbi Paul Golomb, Senior Scholar, honored the group by continuing a recent tradition of reading from the Torah during the service.
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What's Happening at Vassar Temple
Tiny Temple
The Tiny Temple program allows young children to become familiar with the Temple, the Rabbi, and the Jewish holidays, while giving their parents the opportunity to meet and socialize with other young Jewish families. Click here for more informationAdult Education
Adult Education offerings at Vassar TempleVassar Temple Bulletin
Read the Vassar Temple Bulletin online: July-August 2018
Click here for prior issues of the Vassar Temple BulletinSCRIP Program
Judaica Shoppe
914-456-7309 or brandaliz5@optonline.net.
Among the items we stock are jewelry, gifts, books, ritual items, art and cosmetics from Israel. We even have Jewish Silly Bandz in unique solid color, glitter pack, tie-dye pack and glow-in-the-dark varieties. Perla will also be glad to help you with special orders.
Come and see us for all your Judaica needs; we look forward to your visit!
Contact Info
Vassar Temple
140 Hooker Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 454-2570
FAX: (845) 452-5161
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Shabbat Times
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