The 2020 Evelyn Kahn Spirit of Sisterhood Award was presented to Linda Babas. Linda, who has been active in the Vassar Temple Sisterhood for many years, coordinates the Sisterhood’s Book Club, and is a long-time member of the Temple’s Social Action Committee where she is a key part of their Lunch Box team.
Women of the Mid Hudson Islamic Center joined Vassar Temple Sisterhood and friends to prepare, cook and serve lunch at the Dutchess Outreach Lunch Box.
Join us as we celebrate Shabbat “Tekumah – Shabbat of Revival” a relatively recent innovation of Israeli Reform congregations for the Shabbat between Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) and Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day). We will celebrate and reflect on Israel’s 73rd birthday and on the progress of the Israeli Reform movement.
Shabbat Service with Rabbi Altman,
music with Melissa Wall, and Joseph Bertolozzi on keyboard
Friday, April 9 at 7:30 pm
Torah Study with Rabbi Altman
Saturday, April 10 at 9:00 am
New Paths with Rabbi Altman
Saturday, April 10 at 10:15 am
Vassar Temple Purim Service and Spiel 2021
Performed by the Vassar Temple Purim Players
Megillah Madness: “THE WIZARD OF OZ”
New Purim Lyrics by Rabbi William Dreskin & Cantor Ellen Dreskin
Music adapted from M-G-M’s “The Wizard of Oz”
Update on our COVID-19 Response
The Health and Safety Committee continues to monitor COVID-19 conditions in the community and update Temple policies accordingly. Given the significant spread of the virus, we have updated our organizational plan, and as we continue to monitor the New York State COVID Dashboard, we have established the following tiered policy:
- Should our local area be placed in a NYS “yellow” zone, all non-ritual in-person gatherings will be prohibited regardless of size
- Should our area be placed in an “orange” zone, services will move from the sanctuary to clergy’s homes and continue to occur on Zoom
- Should our area be placed in a “red” zone, the Temple office will also move to remote function
The safety of our Temple community is paramount. Please note that any currently planned events are subject to change based on community conditions, and monitor your weekly and other Temple email to stay informed. Religious School, Torah Study and other classes, and committee meetings will continue on Zoom.
We continue to ask that you arrange any visits to the Temple in advance. Masks are required, and you need to stop in the lobby for a temperature check and contact form. If you need SCRIP, please contact the office to place your order so that it can be ready when you arrive with “contactless” delivery. We also request that, if on site for any reason, you refrain from entering the office if possible, in order to limit exposure in staff space.
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.
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. 
Members of the Vassar Temple Brotherhood assembling the Sukkah in October 2020.
