We Shine Brighter Together at RTR…

Combining over 110 years of Reform Judaism in Rockland County, Temple Beth El (Spring Valley) and Temple Beth Torah (Nyack) merged to create an even brighter entity, The Reform Temple of Rockland (RTR). Everyone comes together here – interfaith couples, LGBTQ families, the young and the not-so-young – to create our warm Jewish community. Our Worship is enriched with a love of music, filled with our gifted Cantor’s voice, our choir, and our Chai Life Rock Shabbat band. Toe tapping and hand clapping are encouraged! See for yourself why so many find our family-friendly Friday night services or educational programming so inspiring, or why our B’nei Mitzvah are just beginning their journeys, not ending them. Each of us is a Jewish light but together, we all shine brighter. Don’t wait for a holiday to drop by. Our caring clergy and congregation look forward to meeting you!
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WHAT IS THE TZOFIM FRIENDSHIP CARAVAN?

The Tzofim Friendship Caravan is celebrating 50 years of bringing excitement, energy and friendship to North America! Founded in 1973, the first Caravan came to the United States to bring a message of hope and peace for Israel. Since that first Caravan, the program has grown to three different Caravan travelling across North America, from New York to California to Wyoming and Tennessee.

Each Caravan is made up of a group of five girls and five boys and their two leaders. They are chosen to be members of the Caravan based on their maturity, fluency in English, and of course their talent in the performing arts. After several rounds of competitive auditions and interviews, the scouts spend a year training and rehearsing for their exciting summer in North America.

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The Tzofim Friendship Caravan is coming to The Reform Temple of Rockland!

Friday, June 13th | Following 6:30 PM Services

This troupe of Tzofim (Israeli Scouts) brings excitement, energy and friendship to North America! Founded in 1973, the first Caravan came to the United States to bring a message of hope and peace for Israel. Since that first Caravan, the program has grown and the Tzofim spend the summer traveling across North America, from New York to California bringing friendship and bringing Israel alive to all their audiences.

This summer the Friendship Caravan is coming to RTR to bring their message of friendship and make connections on June 13th following our 6:30 PM Family Shabbat Service. Don’t miss this amazing experience!

FRIENDSHIP CARAVAN VIDEO

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