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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What I Wish I Still Didn’t Understand

What I Wish I Still Didn’t Understand jemerman September 18, 2025

Antisemitism and Hate Crimes

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As I continued to watch antisemitism and Christian nationalism rise, I found myself worrying about how to best keep my loved ones safe and wondered if my great grandmother had the same thoughts.

Embracing Jewish Tradition to Process Trauma and Grief

Embracing Jewish Tradition to Process Trauma and Grief jemerman September 17, 2025

Spirituality

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Trauma is the response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope, causes feelings of helplessness, and diminishes their sense of self and their ability to feel the full range of emotions and experiences. Many of us in the Jewish community have experienced some sort of trauma or grief due to October 7th, the ongoing conflict, and the global rise in antisemitism.

Resources for Marking the Anniversary of October 7th

Resources for Marking the Anniversary of October 7th jemerman September 8, 2025

Israel

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These materials include readings, interviews, and more that reflect on the year that has passed since the October 7th attacks.

Crossing the Bridge from the Particular to the Universal

Crossing the Bridge from the Particular to the Universal jemerman September 3, 2025

High Holidays

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This year, as Jews across the globe begin to prepare for the High Holy Days, the most sacred time of year, I personally feel a sense of deep despair and fierce urgency to enter the year of 5786 embracing the particular and the universal.

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