Rabbi’s Message

President’s Message

A message from temple president, Robin Bass

Please mail your tax-deductible donation to:

Reform Temple of Putnam Valley

Box 232

Putnam Valley, NY 10579

Dear Congregants, friends and family,

In these perilous times, our safety committee has been working with safety organizations,
other congregations in our area and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department to develop
safety initiatives while remaining welcoming.

Some of the initiatives include;

• RSVP for all events. Contact rtpvsafety@gmail.com to rsvp.
•If you are new to the temple we request that you complete a registration form online in advance or at the door before entering. To fill out the form online, use this link: 

https://forms.gle/Pwajg8mQKCUxmCk88

Please be prepared to show photo ID at the door.

• We discourage walk-ins, but we understand that may happen occasionally. All
walk-ins must fill out the registration form with photo ID and be vetted by 2
members of the security team before entering the temple.
• An evacuation plan for fire or other dangerous events. Everyone should know where
all our exits are and be prepared to follow the directions of members of the safety
team to evacuate safely.

We hope that everyone understands that these extra security measures are in place to keep
everyone safe.

Sincerely,
Safety and Security Committee

April 2026 At a Glance

Registration for all of our events is required at rtpvsafety@gmail.com or if you are new to the temple, please complete this form: forms.gle/Pwajg8mQKCUxmCk88

Thursday April 2, Second Night Seder sponsored by the Sisterhood. Registration is required. No walk ins will be permitted. Register at this link:

https://forms.gle/He5VL7VCfnWvVXCs5

Friday, April 3 – In-home Shabbat.

Saturday, April 4, 11 am – noon- A Taste of Passover Shalom Shabbat Children’s Program – In-person only

Friday April 10 – potluck Shabbat dinner (meat/vegetarian – no dairy, please) at 6 pm, followed by a hybrid Shabbat Service with Rabbi Symons at 7 pm.

Monday, April 13 – we will commemorate Yom HaShoah on Zoom with Rabbi Symons’ other temple in City Island. A Zoom link will be sent via email.

Tuesday, April 14 – noon – 1 pm. Please join us at The Annual Westchester Countywide Yom HaShoah Holocaust Commemoration at the Garden of Remembrance, 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains, NY. We will bring our Torah, one of the Memorial Scroll Trust’s rescued Torahs from the Holocaust. You can read about our Torah’s history in the “Our Torahs” section on the website.

Tuesday, April 14 – Torah Study with Rabbi Symons on Zoom at 7:30 PM

Friday, April 17 – In-home Shabbat.

Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30 pm Dinner with the Rabbi sponsored by Carolyn at a restaurant in Croton. Please email rtpvinfo@gmail.com to rsvp and find out the location.  Sponsor spots are available for lunch or dinner in May and June.

Friday, April 24 – Shabbat Service with Rabbi Symons at 7 pm. Hybrid.

Tuesday, April 28 – Jews and the News Article Discussion with Rabbi Symons on Zoom at 7:30 PM