Community Synagogue of Monsey

08/18/2024

A beautiful tribute to our Rav and Rebettzin A”H
This painting hangs in the entryway of our shul.

03/16/2022

Our Shul’s Mishloach Manot for this year is in memory of our beloved Rav, Rabbi Moshe Dovid Tendler zt”l.

Wishing you all a wonderfully joyous Purim!

תורה צוה לנו...
In Memory of Our Dear Rav HaRav Moshe Dovid Tendler, zt”l

We were his “beloved Kehilla”, he was our cherished Rav.
Guiding us strictly by the rules, softened with unconditional love.
Our Shul was filled with friendship and camaraderie,
Caring for each other - just one big family.
Through the years our Rav’s presence enhanced all our simchas, our moments of happiness,
And during our darkest times we truly gelt he shared our pain and sadness.
Memories of beautiful Shul Weekends, Hachnosas Sifrei Torah, Dinners, Kiddushim galore,
Our Shabbosim and Yomim Tovim filled with Divrei Torah, Shiurim, and so much more.
Our Moreh D’Asra taught us right from wrong.
Expecting us to always stand strong.
He taught by example — to “do as I do — not as I say.”
He earned out loyalty, trust and devotion that way.
To never waver from believing in what you know is right,
Our Rav was never one to shy away from a good fight.
Though some would invariably choose to disagree,
Deep respect for our Rav’s greatness was plain for all to see.
Our children smile as they remember Shabbosim and Yomim Tovim.
Climbing up on the Bima treated with sweet lollies the Rav gave them.
Not only respected, revered and loved by all in our local community,
There are so many past and present YU students, alumni, and faculty.
Throughout the world his reputation spread, his phone rang night and day,
With questions on medical ethics, end-of-life care, trusting everything he had to say.
When our Rav became ill and was no longer reachable at his home,
Calls from beloved students and colleagues came through on the Shul’s phone.
Expressing their love and respect for their Rebbi whom they adored for so many years,
One could hear the anguish in their voices, choking back their tears.
Our Rav saw beauty in all of Hashem’s creations large and small.
For him, Torah Umada were inseparable and not in conflict at all.
In the Bais Medrash and his Biology classes our Rav spent many hours each day,
Introducing science into his Shiurim and Torah into his lab,
knowing that this was the correct way.
He appreciated the beauty of a delicate flower, the mighty oceans, the fragile wings of a bird. The glorious colors of the autumn leaves - Hashem’s breathtaking world.
After Shabbos each week the Rav’s backyard birds were in for a real treat,
From the leftover crumbs of the Shul’s Shalosh Seudos they were able to eat.
Our Moreh D’Asra felt a deep love for Eretz Yisroel and his beautiful family living there.
Enjoying precious time with them, treasured memories our Rav was able to share.
Rav Tendler is irreplaceable; we will cherish forever what we had,
His brilliant mind, his quick wit, his zest for life, memories both happy, and sad.
We were his “beloved Kehilla”, he was our cherished Rav.
Guiding us strictly by the rule, softened with unconditional love.

11/05/2021

For those that were unable to attend the Shloshim of our beloved Rav here are the recordings.

Jerusalem - https://youtu.be/N8b-ZkdI5VM

Monsey - https://vimeo.com/637260497

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10/26/2021

Please join us for the Shloshim of Moreinu HaRav Moshe Dovid Tendler zt"l this Thursday evening, October 28th אור לכ"ג מרחשון

There will be two programs one in Jerusalem and one in Monsey, NY.

The program in Jerusalem will take place at the Beit Ariel Shul - Hapisga 5 Bayit Vegan from 8:15-10 PM (Israel time). Tav Yarok and masks are required.

The program in Monsey will take place at Community Synagogue of Monsey - 89 West Maple Avenue Monsey, NY from 8:30-10:30 PM (EST). Masks are required.

Both programs will be live-streamed for the convenience and safety of the many talmidim, shul members, colleagues, and friends who will not be able to attend in person.

The live stream link for the Jerusalem program - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8b-ZkdI5VM

The live stream link for the Monsey program - https://vimeo.com/event/1399866

Kindly submit thoughts and stories regarding Rabbi Tendler zt”l to [email protected], even if previously shared with the family. All requests for anonymity will be strictly respected.

10/08/2021

With permission from the Tendler family, Community Synagoue will IY”H be reposting Rav Tendler’s zt”l Parshat Hashavua Divrei Torah.

Here is the link for Parshat Noach

https://youtu.be/SYuwItz8jG0

Sorry we were unable to post last week’s link until now - here is the link for Parshat Bereish*t
https://youtu.be/5XiWwpFda40

10/01/2021

Shiva for Moreinu HaRav Moshe Dovid Tendler zt"l will be observed through Wednesday morning (October 6th) at his home, 4 Cloverdale Lane.

Shacharit
8:00 A.M.

Mincha/Maariv
Thursday 6:30 P.M.
Sunday - Tuesday 6:20 P.M.

תהא נשמתו צרורה בצרור החיים

09/30/2021

The levaya for our beloved rav, Rabbi Moshe Dovid Tendler z”tl will take place today at 2 PM at Community Synagogue of Monsey, 89 West Maple Avenue.
Kevura to follow at the Brick Church Cemetery.
Shiva information to follow.
Rabbi Tendler z”tl served as Mora D’Asra in the Monsey community for more than 55 years.
The livestream link for the Levaya
https://vimeo.com/event/1336174/d1ed2bc6ae

03/01/2020

Our annual Matzah Baking at the Shatzer factory in Brooklyn will take place today, March 1 at 10:30 AM

02/23/2020

Today, our Rav spoke at The Yeshiva University Medical Ethics Society and Yeshiva University’s Center for the Jewish Future 13th Annual Medical Ethics Society Conference. The event was sponsored by The Community Synagogue of Monsey in honor of Rabbi Dr. Moshe D. Tendler. Yeshiva University

10/03/2019

Bnei Akiva North East Arbat Haminim Sale at Community Synagogue of Monsey

Sunday, October 6th - 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Motzei Yom Kippur, October 9th - 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Thursday, October 10th - 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Motzei Shabbat, October 12th - 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM

12/12/2018

CSM Screening of “Menashe”. Motzei Shabbat Decemer 15, 2018