Trim-A-Thanksgiving 2019

Children and teens of Vassar Temple learned about gamilut chasidim as they decorated and filled Thanksgiving gift baskets with food that was donated by members of the congregation. The baskets, along with turkeys and roasting pans, will bring joy to local families on the holiday. This project is carried out each year in conjunction with Hudson River Housing.

Sept 2019 Sisterhood Chai Noon Luncheon

Vassar Temple Mitzvah Day 2019!!

Founders Award, 2019

Judy Rosenfeld was honored with VassarTemple’s Founders Award, presented by Jonah Ritter, last year’s recipient. The award recognized Judy’s long time leadership at the temple, particularly as Sisterhood President and Reyut Chairman.

Kahn Award, 2019

Fern Wolf (r) was presented the Kahn Award for exemplifying the “Spirit of Sisterhood”, by Melissa Erlebacher, at Vassar Temple Sisterhood’s annual Donor Dinner.

Confirmation 2019

Confirmation Service, Shavuot 2019/5779: Rabbi Renni Altman, Cantor Jacob  Niemi, and the Confirmands

Board Lunchbox

Vassar Temple President, Board, family and friends feed our hungry neighbors at LunchBox.

Generations Shabbat 2019

Vassar Temple members of 40 years or more were honored on Generations Shabbat.

Tot Shabbat, 2/9/2019

Tot Shabbat at Vassar Temple, presented by Rabbi Renni Altman, music by Olivia DiLorio.

Youth Group Lunchbox, Feb 3, 2019

Vassar Temple’s super Teens did Lunch Box!  Thanks to parents Danah Moore, Michelle Sinn and Rose Hartman for their help and guidance, and to the congregation for their support providing all the food!

Tu B’Shevat Seder, January 2019

Tu B’Shevat Seder was held in January, 2019, featuring Jenna Mark leading everyone in song.  Other activities included making fruit faces, planting seeds, recycling and a beautiful seder.

Trim-a-Thanksgiving 2018

Vassar Temple religious school students and teens teamed to decorate and fill Thanksgiving food baskets for our neighbors in need.  The food and turkeys were donated by members of the congregation.  This project is done every year in partnership with Hudson River Housing.

Melissa Erlebacher receives Evelyn Kahn Award

Judy Rosenfeld, Vassar Temple Sisterhood President, presents the Evelyn Kahn Award in June 2018 for commitment to, and unfailing support of, Sisterhood, to long-time member Melissa Erlebacher

Youth Group Cookie Sale

Youth Group Advisor Magdalena Schneiderman led Vassar Temple teens in their annual cookie and rugalach bake sale fundraiser.

Religious School Hanukkah Party, 12-9-2018

Religious School Hanukkah Party at Vassar Temple

Chanukah Menorah lighting, Dec 2018

Lit menorahs at Chanukah service, December 2018

Religious School and Tiny Temple celebrate Hanukkah, Dec 2018

Religious School and Tiny Temple celebrate Hanukkah, Sunday, December 9

Lunchbox 12-2-2018

December 22, 2018 Lunchbox, coordinated by Ron Rosen

Chanukah 2018 at Vassar Temple

Chanukah at Vassar Temple includes Tiny Temple party, religious school crafts, family fun, and a community candlelighting for everyone.

Generations Shabbat

Vassar Temple honored its long time members of 40 years or more at its annual Generations Shabbat dinner and service.

Religious School crafts project

Religious School crafts project – Madrichim baking Hanukkah cookies, Dec 2, 2018

Sukkot Fun

Sukkot Fun at Vassar Temple!

Making edible succahs, creating decorations and decorating the succah

Men’s Lunchbox with MHIA

Men’s Lunch Box in partnership with the Mid Hudson Islamic Association

Men’s Club Lunchbox

Jonah Ritter Receives Founders Service Award, presented by Elaine Lipschutz

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