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The Village Temple The Village Temple is a vibrant, diverse & inclusive Reform congregation. We welcome all to join us!

Judaism 101 begins Oct 20, 6:30pm, in-person at The Village Temple. This class is open to current temple members and inc...
10/15/2026

Judaism 101 begins Oct 20, 6:30pm, in-person at The Village Temple. This class is open to current temple members and includes 25 in-person sessions, taught by Rabbi Alexis Pinsky, as well as frequent 1:1 meetings with Rabbi Bair.

Judaism 101 is intended to help you to discover more about holidays, lifecycle events, Jewish history, theology, and Jewish identity.

This is a chance to explore difficult questions and to learn what you always wanted to know about Jewish life with a group of thoughtful peers. We look forward to sharing your journey with you as you explore Judaism.

Register here: https://forms.gle/rG4WrsTKx5zzWemh7

Join Rabbi Alex Tansky for this 2 part class learning about Jewish communities across the Russian Empire and the FSU. Cl...
10/14/2026

Join Rabbi Alex Tansky for this 2 part class learning about Jewish communities across the Russian Empire and the FSU. Classes meet on Tuesday Oct 20th and 27th from 6-7pm.

Email [email protected] to join.

Yizkor: A New RitualThis Yom Kippur, we are adding a new communal ritual of remembrance.Throughout I Lift Up My Eyes, we...
09/15/2026

Yizkor: A New Ritual

This Yom Kippur, we are adding a new communal ritual of remembrance.

Throughout I Lift Up My Eyes, we have invited people to add the names of loved ones they will remember during Yizkor. Before the afternoon service, we will gather in the Social Hall and offer everyone the opportunity to speak those names aloud, surrounding each one with the presence of our community.

This gathering is in addition to our traditional Yizkor service, which will take place after the Yom Kippur morning service.

The Yizkor text that we say 4 times a year, not only asks God to remember those we have lost but also expresses our commitment to give tzedakah in their names. Through remembrance, speech, and acts of chesed and generosity, we help their lives and values continue through ours.

Between now and Yom Kippur afternoon please come by, take a card and pen, and be part of creating this new Yizkor ritual.

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5787! A very sweet start to the New Year! It was wonderful celebrating together. We are looking forward to all the event...
09/14/2026

5787! A very sweet start to the New Year! It was wonderful celebrating together. We are looking forward to all the events, classes, services, holidays, school days, trips, dinners, art projects, volunteering, singing, and praying together over the coming year ahead.

Thank you to our clergy team, educators, staff, musicians, volunteers, board members, our beautiful community and all who made the start of this year happen!

Shanah Tovah Tikatevu! A gut gebentsht yor! Wishing you a good and blessed year!

Voting is meaningful & shapes the future! The Midterms are 9 weeks away. VT Social Action members POSTCARDING to Get Ou...
09/01/2026

Voting is meaningful & shapes the future! The Midterms are 9 weeks away. VT Social Action members POSTCARDING to Get Out the Vote!

ZachorOn 9/11, we experienced unimaginable loss. In the years that followed, we've carried our grief, cared for one anot...
08/19/2026

Zachor

On 9/11, we experienced unimaginable loss. In the years that followed, we've carried our grief, cared for one another, and have sought healing. From the start of Elul (the month of introspection) through Ne’ila on Yom Kippur, I Lift Up My Eyes will gather our memories and hopes into a shared horizon. Above, an open sky will invite us to breathe, remember, and look toward healing and hope.

Yizkor

We also hold the specific memory of our closest loved ones in our hearts. Whom among your loved ones will you be remembering this year at Yizkor on Yom Kippur? We invite you to add the names of your loved ones to this wall of memory throughout the month of Elul. Before the Ne’ilah service on Yom Kippur, we will gather as a community to read their names aloud and honor their memories together.

Community

Making and sharing art can help us express experiences that are difficult to put into words. By sharing our memories and seeing those of others, we can feel supported and less alone. I Lift Up My Eyes invites each of us to participate in whatever way feels comfortable, to acknowledge what we still carry from 9/11, and to imagine how we might continue to heal, individually and together.

I LIFT UP MY EYES will open this Friday night at Shabbat 6pm Aug 21 and be open all through the end of Yom Kippur.

08/07/2026

Ready to Serve

Every week, volunteers distribute meals with a warm smile on their faces and kindness in their words. A nourishing meal is important, but so is being greeted with kindness and treated with dignity.

This work continues week after week after more than three decades because of volunteers like Peggy.

From Ingredients to MealsEvery meal served from our soup kitchen starts with careful preparation. After we’ve checked ov...
08/06/2026

From Ingredients to Meals

Every meal served from our soup kitchen starts with careful preparation.

After we’ve checked over the delivery of fresh produce, our volunteers chop veggies, stir pots of freshly made delicious soup, make sandwiches, and work side by side to build a community of people who care. It’s a team effort and everyone contributes whether it means one of them running downstairs to grab more cutlery or if it’s someone in the kitchen ensuring that food doesn’t burn.

Each meal is made with care because everyone who receives our food matters.

At The Village Temple, we take our commitment to Tikkun Olam seriously. That’s why for nearly 35 years, we’ve been a pla...
08/04/2026

At The Village Temple, we take our commitment to Tikkun Olam seriously. That’s why for nearly 35 years, we’ve been a place for our members and neighbors to come together and care for our friends in need. The Village Temple Soup Kitchen gathers weekly on Saturday to put together meals and feed the hungry. While this may seem simple and straightforward, the work being done by our community is mighty, amazing, and centered in care for each other. This week we’re going to be highlighting some of our volunteers and explaining how the Soup Kitchen runs. We’ll also be sharing ways for you to become involved.

Today we're taking you behind the scenes to show what that looks like.

❤️ Follow us for the next few days for more information.

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33 E 12th Street
New York, NY
10003

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+12126742340

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