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A Reform Temple... The longest established Reform Synagogue between New York City and Albany.
You are welcome to study and learn with us at Vassar Temple in Poughkeepsie NY -- where we strive to achieve the wisdom and ethics of the Torah.
Our Temple family invites you to join us for companionship, for worship, for Shabbat dinners, for study and for social action. Let us help you celebrate your joyous occasions and share your sorrow.


ENJOY SHABBAT SERVICES THIS SUMMER!

Members of the congregation will each bring
their unique approach to these services*:
... .......July 4 - .Murray and Mary Solomon
.........July 25 - .Martin Charwat
......August 1 -..Ron Rosen
......August 8 - .Linda Cantor & Adriaan Finnerman
....August 15 - .Benjamin Krevolin
....August 29 - .Doi Cohen

Worship and sing along in the comfort of our social hall, easily accessible by elevator. Socialize over light refreshments (often including ice cream).

As usual, devices for the hearing impaired will be available.
* Services on July 11th and 18th and August 22nd
will be conducted by Rabbi Golomb in the sanctuary.
 

Celebrate Vassar Temple’s
160th Anniversary

at a Gala Dinner Dance to be held
at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel
on Saturday evening, November 1, 2008


Save the date!
URJ WEBSITE ILLUMINATES
SHABBAT BLESSINGS


If you click on this link: http://urj.org/shabbat/blessings/, you will find an open door to many Shabbat blessings, some of which may be unfamiliar to you.  Try out one or two new ones. You might discover a way to bring spirituality into your life, starting for just a few minutes every week. 

 

IRAQ:
MID-DECADE ASSESSMENT
by Rabbi Paul Golomb

"By this point in time it is no longer especially insightful or politically courageous to call the U.S. adventure in Iraq a massive........... (continued)

."agree or disagree you should read this"

Remember:
Shopping without SCRIP does not make Cents

ADAMS FAIRACRE FARM (10%) &
SHOP RITE (5%) &
STOP & SHOP (5%) &

Get gift cards; don’t go food shopping without one!! On sale at the Temple during regular office hours. 
We will deliver orders of $200 or more.


It's Easy and Fun to Raise Funds for Vassar Temple

..........You can SHOP online at your favorite stores and make money for Vassar Temple by registering at www.iGive.com/VT. After registering, whenever you shop at a participating on-line business, a box will pop up telling you what percentage of your purchase will be donated to Vassar Temple.
.......... There are now almost 700 businesses cooperating and $120.57 has already been raised for Vassar Temple. Look for full details in your Temple mailing on how you can support this effort too!
.......... Remember, you, your family and your friends can all be Vassar Temple supporters while making convenient online purchases. Questions?

Contact Office 845-454-2570


It's a Mitzva - 2008 Photographs

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