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Vassar Temple families baking cookies for Lunch Box on Mitzvah day, May 2025

 

Mitzvah Day, May 2025

Mitzvah Day Lunchbox, May 2025

Vassar Temple Civic Engagement, May 2025

Rabbi Altman and a contingent from the Vassar Temple Civic Engagement Committee met with with legislator Didi Barrett during National Council of Jewish Women’s “Jews for Repro NY Lobby Day” in Albany.

Model Seder, April 2025

Students in Kitah Zayin (7th grade) and students in Kitah Aleph (K-2) sang songs from the seder.

    

Purim, March 2025

Purim at Vassar Temple featured a spiel with a 1960’s/Beatles theme, the community Purim carnival, & Tiny Temple fun.

Hamentaschen 2025

Everyone at Vassar Temple, from tots to seniors, pitched in to make hamantaschen for  community outreach and to serve at the Temple on Purim.

Challah Brigade, March 2025

Ellen Zelig, the latest recruit for Vassar Temple’s Challah Brigade, all trained by master baker Sandra Mamis.

Temple Teens work Lunchbox, Jan 2025

Teens from Vassar Temple and the Mid Hudson Islamic Association joined forces to prepare and distribute lunch to our hungry neighbors at Lunch Box.

   

Sisterhood Pickling

At their opening meeting of the new year, Vassar Temple Sisterhood members enjoyed pickle-themed snacks while preparing their own fresh pickles to take home.

Teens prepare Thanksgiving packages, Nov 2024

Vassar Temple members donated turkeys & trimmings, the children decorated baskets and created holiday cards, and Temple teens put it all together, to bring holiday joy to local families in need.

 

Brotherhood erects Sukkah, Oct 2024

Vassar Temple’s Brotherhood gathered to erect a succah where congregants can come together in mitzvah to enjoy snacks and meals.

   

Martin Charwat receives Arnold Award, Sept 2024

Rabbi Renni Altman presented the Arnold ward to Martin Charwat in recognition of his contributions to the religious life of Vassar Temple.

Proclaiming Vassar Temple’s 175th anniversary, April 2024

Assemblywoman Didi Barrett, Rabbi Renni S. Altman, Sandra Mamis ( Anniversary Gala Chairperson), and Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson, shown in Albany, where a proclamation was presented honoring Vassar Temple on its 175th anniversary, and where Rabbi Altman gave the invocation at the opening of the day’s legislative session.

Tiny Temple Purim

Tots learned about Purim and made their own Hamentaschen at Vassar Temple’s Tiny Temple event.

VTS Soups for Reyut

Vassar Temple Sisterhood members and their young apprentices made and froze yummy soups, to nourish and comfort Temple members who are ailing.

   

Tu B’Shevat Seder, Feb 2024

Vassar Temple’s Congregational Tu B’Shevat Seder.

Challah baking, Jan 2024

Vassar Temple religious school students learn to make their own challah from baker extraordinaire Sandra Mamis.

Concert marks dedication of Historic Piano, Dec 2023

On Nov. 19, 2023, Vassar Temple celebrated the dedication of its 1923 Mason & Hamlin Grand Piano at a special event featuring a piano concert.  This historic  piano was donated to the Temple by the Lemberger family, and restored with funds raised by the Music Committee.  Shown in front of the piano, Soloists:Joseph Bertolozzi,Ruthanne Schempf, Donor Barbara Lemberger, Soloists:James M.Fitzwilliam,Sylvia Buccelli
Vassar Temple’s Tashlich ceremony and Rosh Hashanah family service at Sunset Lake,
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Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, May 16, 2025 ~ 7:30 pm
Led by Rabbi Altman and Music with Martin Charwat

Torah Study
Saturday, May 17, 2025 ~ 9 am
Led by Rabbi Altman

New Paths Service
Saturday, May 17, 2025 ~ 10:15 am

SOS: Support Our Scrolls!

To honor Rabbi Altman upon her retirement, please consider donating to the Rabbi Renni Altman Torah Fund!

 

 
  
 
 

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  • Join a Reform congregation with a rich history and discover the powerful relevance of Judaism today.
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  • Delight in spiritual and intellectual growth.
  • Share your joys and challenges and achieve a sense of peace and belonging.
  • Enjoy opportunities for prayer, learning, social interaction, and Jewish and personal life-cycle support.
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