Reform Temple of Putnam Valley to Host Hanukkah Festival on Friday, Dec. 20

All are invited to join in the celebration of Hanukkah at Reform Temple of Putnam Valley, 362 Church Road, Putnam Valley on Friday, Dec. 20.

There will be a Shabbat Service at 6:30 pm followed by holiday festivities at 7:15 pm. The event will feature a Menorah Contest, Latke Cook-off, Children’s Games, Activities for Teens, traditional Hanukkah music and a pizza dinner. 

Admission is $5 per person but no more than $20 per family. All Are Welcome.


Create an original Hanukkah Menorah. Creativity is welcome, as are recycled materials. Functionality not required but a shamash and candle holders are. Open to children ages 4 and up. Each menorah should be ready for display by 6 pm and labeled with the artist’s name.


The Latke Cook-off is open to all adults. Please bring 20-25 latkes, cut in half in a disposable pan ready to heat, along with a list of ingredients. Latke Tasting and Judging will follow. RTPV is a nut-free facility.


For more information, call 845-528-4774 or visit www.rtpv.org. RSVP to RTPVinfo@gmail.com


About RTPV
The Reform Temple of Putnam Valley, founded in 1967, is a progressive congregation serving Putnam and Northern Westchester. RTPV’s mission, as a House of Prayer, Study and Assembly, includes these goals: To honor the individual’s role in developing her/his Jewish identity; to offer an inspirational place of spiritual contemplation, remembrance, and honor; to foster a sense of Jewish identity by stressing the importance of acts of kindness and by working towards a just and compassionate world; and to participate in social action to make the world a better place for all people.

Shabbat services are held Friday evenings at 8 pm, followed by an Oneg with dessert. Early family services are held once a month at 6:30, followed by a pot luck dinner. The Hebrew School provides religious school for preschoolers through young adults and adult education programs. The congregation is particularly sensitive to the varied needs of members, including individuals raised in various Jewish traditions and interfaith families, and welcomes Jews from all backgrounds and lifestyles.

RTPV is proud of its commitment to the community, most notably as co-founders of the Putnam Valley Community Food Pantry. Events include High Holy Days services, Hanukkah and Purim Fests, hiking club, movie nights, summer BBQ, Coffee House Evening, Sisterhood and Brotherhood Events, Social Action and more. For more information, email Rabbi Altarescu and Levy at rtpvrabbis@gmail.com, visit www.rtpv.org, or come to a Friday night service at the temple - all are welcome!

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Submitted by Somers, NY

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