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Family Havdalah, Nov 2023

Concert marks dedication of Historic Piano

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

Temple teens trim Thanksgiving baskets, Nov 2023

Sukkah Decorators at work! Oct, 2023

Marcia Tanzman receives the 2023 Arnold Award

The annual Arnold Award for contributions to the ritual life of Vassar Temple was presented to Marcia Tanzman by Rabbi Renni Altman at the Selichot program.

Polly Lewis receives the Evelyn Kahn award, June 2023

The 2023 Evelyn Kahn Spirit of Sisterhood Award was presented to Polly Lewis at the Sisterhood Dinner on June 26th in recognition of her commitment to and unfailing support of Sisterhood. Congratulations to Polly on this well-deserved honor! The award was presented by Marcia Tanzman.

Founders Award 2023 - Ron Rosen

Ron Rosen receives 2023 Founders Service Award

Ron Rosen was presented with the annual Founders’ Service Award at the membership meeting on June 14th by last year’s recipients, Marcia and Glenn Tanzman.

Temple families clean up Grace Smith House for Mitzvah Day, May 2023

Temple families participate in Mitzvah Day, May 2023

Temple cemetery cleanup for Mitzvah Day, May 2023

Tiny Temple program with PJ library celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut, May 1, 2023

Tibor & Noemi Spitz at their Vassar Temple presentation, November 20, 2022

Vassar Temple’s Tashlich ceremony and Rosh Hashanah family service at Sunset Lake,
Vassar College

 

Gail D’Alessio received the 2022 Stephen A. Arnold Award.
In the photo, Gail D’Alessio (l) is with author Anita Diamant at local Community Shabbaton.

Vassar Temple Purim Carnival 2022

 

Vassar Temple members at Unite Against Hate March/Rally, October 3, 2021: 
Rabbi Altman, Howard Susser, Lew and Hilary Wrobel.

 

Repro Shabbat 2025, February 21 at 7:30 pm
Led by Rabbi Altman and Music with Cantor Goldmann 

Saturday, February 22, 2025
9 am ~ Torah Study

10:15 am ~ Shabbat Morning Service

ANNUAL KEDEM PASSOVER SALE
 
 We are once again sponsoring a Kedem Winery sale for the holiday with a huge variety of Kedem and other kosher labels at a range of price points. Juices, gefilte fish, olive oil, and vinegar are also available. Shop from the convenience of your home! Orders and payment are due by March 24th, and your order will be at the temple by April 4th. If you need assistance, we can arrange delivery. CLICK HERE for the complete list and order form, which is also available on the website and at the temple. Contact fundraising@vassartemple.org with questions. Don’t see what you’re looking for? We can contact Kedem with your inquiry. Thank you for your ongoing support!
 

 

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Rabbi Altman and Cantor Goldmann on Yom Kippur 2021
 
 
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Vassar Temple members at Unite Against Hate March Rally (Oct. 3) Rabbi Altman, Howard Susser,  Lew and Hilary Wrobel.

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