A place of Jewish worship...learning...and assembly.
Our focus is to cultivate a caring, inclusive community
in the spirit of liberal Judaism.
What is PRS doing for our community?
PRS has been instrumental along with another faith organization in supporting a wonderful Afghan family. The mom, dad, and 2 small children (and one on the way!) are most grateful for our time and energy in helping the family adjust to life in the U.S. We are currently looking for anyone who would be willing to donate a car big enough for 3 car seats and 2 adults.
And we are delighted to be holding a baby shower for Nabila on Saturday, December 2, at 11:30-2 PM. If you would like to go, but have not received an invitation please call Cathy Duke. Please come to meet her, her husband Baseer, and their two adorable girls, Ashwa, and Madija.
PRS is also proud to help a Haldane family which is food insecure through the Haldane backpack program which provides nutritious food which the children themselves can prepare to carry them through the weekend and also through school holidays.
PRS will again take a leadership role along with St. Mary’s Church and Our Lady of Loretto in providing a terrific and free Thanksgiving dinner to anyone who asks. Last year more than 200 meals were donated and enjoyed.
Will you be joining PRS this winter?
These are challenging days for all of us as Jews. We all have different approaches to our Judaism, but the war in the Middle East has made us conscious of what unites us. We are now getting protection from the sheriff (who is in touch with the FBI) because we are responding to the disturbing uptick in antisemitic incidents. What is our response? We invite you to join with us both in person and on zoom to feel the comforting presence of your Jewish community. We invite you to share some meaningful prayers, light candles if you wish, and drink wine during our zoom services and participate in the conversation. Here are the dates of our services:
Friday, December 8, 5 PM -10: Are you feeling the need for latkes? Join PRS for our Hanukkah celebration! Bring your candlesticks, and volunteer to bring a bottle of wine or something wonderful for dinner! (Call Cathy to tell her!) We will also be donating non perishables and personal care items to the Philipstown Food Pantry. And no doubt Rabbi Helaine will share something about Hanukkah with us. Also please donate warm gloves, scarves, or hats for the folks at the pantry.
If you would like to make a donation to help us in our efforts, please send a
check to the following:
Philipstown Reform Synagogue
PO Box 94
Cold Spring, NY 10516.
All funds donated to PRS are tax
deductible to the fullest extent under the law.
PRS Book Discussions
Book Discussions: The Red Tent
Would you like to learn more about Judaism by reading and discussing this novel with Rabbi Helaine? Our past book discussions have been fun and educational. This is a great novel that we will be discussing on the following Monday evenings at 7 PM: January 8 and January 22, and February 5 and 19.
Events
Friday, December 8, 5 PM -10: Are you feeling the need for latkes? Join PRS for our Hanukkah celebration! Bring your candlesticks, and volunteer to bring a bottle of wine or something wonderful for dinner! (Call Cathy to tell her!) We will also be donating non perishables and personal care items to the Philipstown Food Pantry. And no doubt Rabbi Helaine will share something about Hanukkah with us. Also please donate warm gloves, scarves, or hats for the folks at the pantry.
Friday, December 22, 7 PM - 8:30 PM: Join PRS on zoom for a great Friday evening together! Led by Rabbi Helaine.
Saturday, January 12, 10:30 - 1 PM. Join PRS for an in person service (weather permitting!). Rabbi Helaine’s service will be followed by a yummy kiddish. Please consider bring donations for the food pantry. IF THERE IS INCLEMENT WEATHER PREDICTED for Saturday we will reschedule this event as a zoom service for Friday evening.
Friday, January 26, 7 PM - 8:30 PM. Join PRS on zoom for a shabbat service. (For the men, pants are optional). Bring you candlesticks, your wine, and your energy to our community.
Friday, February 9, 7 PM- 8:30 PM. Join PRS on zoom for a shabbat service led by Rabbi Helaine! It will feel good to get together without leaving our homes!
Friday, February 23, 7 PM -8:30 PM. Join Rabbi Helaine and PRS on zoom for a shabbat service. Bring your candlesticks, wine, and insights!
If you are not already on our PRS email list just email Cathy Duke at cathye95@aol.com or call her at 9144504188. We welcome your presence!
Rabbi Helaine Ettinger
