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A Reform Synagogue

"Let them make Me a Mishkan
that I may dwell among them"
Exodus 25:8

 Last Updated  02/02/2012

Please Note Our Religious School, Preschool & Confirmation Classes follow the Kingston City School District Schedule.

Beginning Hebrew with Dave Rosenthal - 12pm to 1pm on Sundays when Religious School is in session.

Book Club – Our Book Club meets one Tuesday a month at 1pm, at different members’ homes, contact the office for location information for each meeting.

Gan Keshet Y Rainbow Garden Preschool – Weekly, Monday - Friday from 9am to 12pm during the secular school year. 

Bingo is held every Wednesday - Doors open at 5, cards sold at 6, game starts at 7.

Monthly Community Israeli Dancing:   Mark your calendars for the second Friday of every month for this new program at Temple Emanuel. Forging a new tradition of monthly Israeli dance following services we will be led by a professional Israeli dance teacher or lay led teachers.  Please check our weekly emails or here for future scheduling.  Looking forward to seeing you at services beginning at 7:30pm, and then join us for Kiddush & dancing to follow.

Kabbalat Shabbat service begins at 7:30pm weekly at Temple Emanuel.  Every first Friday of the month is  early Kabbalat Shabbat service at 7pm.

MahJongg players - New to the game & experienced players can join this weekly group meeting at Temple Emanuel every Monday morning at 10:30am.  Please email Stelle@hvc.rr.com for more information. 

Religious School & Lay-Led Adult Education held most Sundays during the secular school year from 9:00am to 1:30pm.

Saturday Morning Services are 10am every Saturday, from the first Saturday after Labor Day in September through June.

Sisterhood meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30pm, nonmembers are welcome.

Rhinebeck Meditative Prayer & Torah Study with Rabbi Yael Romer every Thursday morning, October through June (September dates: 9/8/11, 9/15/11 & 9/22/11, no sessions on 10/6 & 10/13). Meditation/Prayer beginning at 8:45am followed at 9:15am with Weekly Torah Study. Welcome your day with a Morning Ritual that prepares you to receive the day’s blessings with fullness, center & breath. Exploring our Jewish Traditions, this morning ritual will integrate Meditation, Prayer & Study as part of an alternative morning Practice. For directions, contact the main office.

Tone With Sloane -Tuesdays & Thursdays are getting better! Kick off your shoes and get down on the floor for... "SPA" (Stretch/ Pilates/Abs) Weekly Beginner classes every Tuesday at 10:30am and Intermediate Classes at noon.  "Have A Ball" (balls provided) all fitness levels on Thursdays at 12pm, with no class on the second Thursday of every month.   Introductory Fee: $10 p/p per class, discounted packages available. Classes open to women & men, wear comfortable athletic clothing & bring a small towel, yoga mat & a block (if needed).   Click here to send a request to be placed on Sloane’s email list.

Tot Shabbat, our toddler service, is celebrated monthly on scheduled Saturday mornings from 9:00-9:30 & is followed by a Kiddush of juice & cookies.

Young at Heart Meeting at 1:30pm on the third Thursday of each month, offering complimentary dessert with a new program each month. (Meetings held monthly April through December)

Classes Available:

Rabbi Yael Romer is holding several new classes and looks forward to an educational year with you.

Adult B’nai Mitzvah Course - For information and to set up an appointment call the Rabbi in her study, 845-338-4271 x 11

Hebrew Trope - 12:30pm to 1:30pm, most Wednesdays from September through June

Prayer Chevrutah - Peer learning of prayers with Rabbi Romer - 11:15am to 12:15pm, most Wednesdays from October 12 through June

Private Conversion Tutorials - For information and to set up an appointment call the Rabbi in her study, 845-338-4271 x 11