We are celebrating our 20th year as a chavurah!
Please check the 'Calendar' page for the all the exciting events that are beginning in September. Also check the calendar for the most current information on cancelled services and programs that may not be reflected on this home page. All Zoom information is distributed with the weekly announcements. Alternatively, please contact president@roshpinah.com if you need the information sent to you by email.
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We are now meeting in person every Shabbat either in the upstairs sanctuary or the downstairs classroom when the sanctuary is in use by Temple Beth Shalom.
COVID POLICY
No vaccinations are required for attendance to services, BUT we strongly encourage members to become vaccinated, including the latest bivalent vaccine. Masks are optional. We will designate two areas in the sanctuary, one for masks – one for no masks. When more than one person is in the Bimah, everyone must be masked because of the close proximity of one to another. Encourage safe distancing. As the weather gets warmer, we will ensure good ventilation and, when possible, have kiddush outdoors. We require members to stay home if they are sick or have been exposed to COVID. They have to test themselves before returning
Please see sidebar and check calendar for updates
Zoom information is provided in the weekly email
You can also email Boris:
president@roshpinah.com
for Zoom information or a PDF copy of the service to use at home. We are now using the Lev Shalem Siddur.
Rosh Pinah is pleased to make our Yom Kippur services open to the public which will be held in our customary location, the Westchester Marriott. Rooms will be available at the Westchester Marriott for those who do not drive on the Holiday.
Our services have always been led by our members, however, this year, Rabbi David Gordon will be joining us to lead parts of the service.
No membership or tickets are needed but we will need to have an RSVP for those who plan to attend. Please contact
to RSVP or for further information.
Please RSVP to Judy Nebel
or womenrc@roshpinah.com
for Zoom information
New attendees are welcome!
The Rosh Pinah Women's Rosh Chodesh Group meets once a month to share personal perspectives on aspects of Jewish text, culture, and practice. Join us for provocative conversation, exploration of Jewish ideas, brief meditations, and above all, community and friendship.
Tuesday, October 15
Tuesday, November 19
KUDOS TO ROBIN ALTMAN, PAM DOMAN-PETLICK AND LYNN WEINSTEIN FOR
A BRILLIANTLY EXECUTED OUTING TO WATCH HARMONY ON
BROADWAY
Our own Helen Rubel (Pictured seated first from left) is among the authors of this book by the children of survivors
As we continue to build and strengthen our community, your ongoing support is truly appreciated.
As always any amount over $36.00 will entitle you to be a voting member but we ask that you make every possible effort to meet our suggested
amount of $950.00. THANK YOU!
When sending donations please take the time to let us know what you are contributing for.
THANK YOU!
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WITH THE FORM BELOW
TO OUR ADDRESS: ROSH PINAH CHAVURAH P.O.BOX 27, HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, NY 10706 OR PAY ONLINE AT PAY/DONATE
MISHEBERACH LIST
It is extremely important that you help us update our list. We will be delighted to escort out those who no longer need to be listed or add the names of those who need our healing prayers. To add or remove names please contact Judy Burger 
We thank you!
Customarily meets every other
Tuesday morning
at 11:00 a.m.
Next session:
Tuesday, Oct 8
Tuesday, Oct 22
Check calendar for future dates and any update status
Instructor: Rabbi Halina Rubinstein
please contact 
for further info and Zoom link
A group of our own retired members get together to study Tana”kh (Bible). We focus on careful, close readings of the text, paying attention to the nuances of the narrative. We try also to understand some of the contextual and historical background as well as some of the contemporary theories about Biblical narrative. We engage in valuable dialogue and lively conversation.
No Hebrew knowledge necessary
Can be joined at any time
Generally meets every other Thursday morning at 11:00 am
Calendar for 'Feminist Readings' class will be posted.
Check 'Calendar' page for the latest information on scheduled dates & times
You can join any time.
Classes will be on Zoom
Instructor: Rabbi Halina Rubinstein
please email Rabbi Rubinstein if you would like to attend
Rabbi Halina Rubinstein is a founding member of Chavurah Rosh Pinah together with her husband Boris. As an educator, she was the Dean of the Teachers Development Institute of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and served as the Education Director of Pelham Jewish Center. She completed her MA degree and doctoral studies at the Jewish Theological Seminary and obtained her ordination from the Academy of Jewish Religion. She has previously served as a rabbinic intern at the Jewish Community Center of Harrison and as a congregational rabbi in New Jersey and Northern Westchester.
The Israelite Monarchy: Solomon, the Divided Kingdom and the Fall
The Book of Kings, the true Bibilical Game of Thrones
Next session:
Wednesday, Oct 9
Wednesday, Oct 30
Check calendar for future dates and any update status
Open to Everybody
We are now reading the book of Kings ( in English)
No Hebrew knowledge necessary
We are in the downstairs classroom or upstairs in the main sanctuary when it is not in use by the Temple Beth Shalom congregation.
The service will be streamed for those who cannot come in person.
Kiddush will follow services. Please check the 'Calendar' page
which is updated more frequently than this page for the most up-to-date schedule of special shabbat events.
Next Board Meeting
The next Board meeting will be held via Zoom on
Tuesday, October 8
at 7:30 p.m.
Consider a dedication in our new High Holiday prayer book for Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur, Mahzor Lev Shalem. You can use last year's form (below).
It can be in honor of or in memory of a family member, on the occasion of a simcha, or for any event.
Board of Trustees meetings are generally scheduled for the second Tuesday of the month.