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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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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Introduction to Judaism: A Thriving Online Learning Community

Introduction to Judaism: A Thriving Online Learning Community jemerman December 18, 2025

Introduction to Judaism

If, a few years back, someone had told me that we could build an intimate online community of people exploring Judaism, I would have had my doubts. But with the very first Introduction to Judaism classes URJ launched in 2017, this idea has become a reality.

In Search of Belonging in the Darkness, the Twilight, and the Light

In Search of Belonging in the Darkness, the Twilight, and the Light jemerman December 14, 2025

Hanukkah

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The season of Hanukkah is upon us. By this time of year, we have experienced many cycles of darkness, twilight, and light.

The Art of Wisdom: Proverbs, Adages, and Maxims, and the Images They Inspire

The Art of Wisdom: Proverbs, Adages, and Maxims, and the Images They Inspire jemerman December 10, 2025

Arts and Culture

Photo of art from Curator Phyllis Friedman's "Proverbs, Adages, and Maxims" at the Heller Museum at Hebrew Union College

Curator Phyllis Friedman has assembled "Proverbs, Adages, and Maxims" at the Heller Museum at Hebrew Union College in New York, featuring 57 artists of diverse backgrounds who offer visual interpretations of familiar sayings and worthy shorthand advice.

Talking to Children About Jewish Identity in an Interfaith Family

Talking to Children About Jewish Identity in an Interfaith Family jemerman December 9, 2025

Parenting

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For children in interfaith families, clarifying the role of religion in the family dynamic is important.

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