NEWS & EVENTS
Outdoor Summer Tot Shabbat!
August 2nd/ 5:30pm- Rhinebeck. Tot Shabbat is a fun way to celebrate Shabbat with our community! Our monthly Tot Shabbat program, led by Rabbi Romer, is a 30-minute parent-participation program designed for newborn through kindergarten-aged children. The Rabbi plays guitar while introducing the basic elements of Jewish religion, traditions, and practices. Our special outdoor summer…
Read MoreFirst Fridays Shabbat in Rhinebeck
July 5th, August 2nd/ 6pm- Rhinebeck. Join our community in Rhinebeck for Shabbat services under the summer sky! Arrive at 5pm and bring a picnic dinner, lawn chair, bug spray, and flashlight. Services will be held at the pavilions behind the pool at the Starr Library on E. Market St. in Rhinebeck On August 2nd…
Read MoreTot Shabbat!
Tot Shabbat is a fun way to celebrate Shabbat with our community! Our monthly Tot Shabbat program, led by Rabbi Romer, is a 30-minute parent-participation program designed for newborn through kindergarten-aged children. The Rabbi plays guitar while introducing the basic elements of Jewish religion, traditions, and practices. Tot Shabbat explores holiday themes as well as…
Read MoreMeditation and Torah Study
Most Tuesdays at 8:45am, check calendar for updates. During meditation, which begins at 8:45am, participants are led through a unique blend of Hebrew chanting, intentional breathing, and deep relaxation exercises to connect the mind, body, and soul during this unique- and uniquely Jewish- class. At 9:15am Torah study begins. An in-depth study of the weekly…
Read MoreHebrew Trope
Most Wednesdays at 12:30pm, check the calendar for updates. Trope is the melody or “flavor” (טעמים) of sacred readings learned through a system of musical notations that teach us how to chant from the Tanakh. This highly popular class is open to all.
Read MoreConversational Hebrew Class
Wednesdays at 4pm. Rabbi Romer introduces the fundamentals of conversational Hebrew (עברית), including useful vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structures in this fast-paced, entertaining class.
Read MoreAdult B’nai Mitzvah Class 2nd Thursdays
Every First and Second Thursday of the month, 9:30am. A preparation course for adults who are becoming B’nai mitzvah by being called to the Torah. The class culminates in a group B’nai mitzvah. Students include Jews by choice, congregants who were never formally called to the Torah, and those seeking a more meaningful and intentional…
Read MoreAdult B’nai Mitzvah Class 1st Thursdays
Every First and Second Thursday of the month, 9:30am. A preparation course for adults who are becoming B’nai mitzvah by being called to the Torah. The class culminates in a group B’nai mitzvah. Students include Jews by choice, congregants who were never formally called to the Torah, and those seeking a more meaningful and intentional…
Read MoreSpiritual Practices Committee
7pm, First Thursday of the Month. The committee that organizes and creates spiritual and religious opportunities for the entire community. Congregation Emanuel of the Hudson Valley 243 Albany Ave Kingston, NY 12401
Read MoreIntro to Judaism/Conversion
Wednesdays at 6pm. This class is designed for those who are interested in exploring Jewish rituals, practices, traditions, and ethics, as well as those who have chosen to convert. The foundations of Jewish values and culture, basic Hebrew, artistic traditions, and ritual practices are all explored in this warm, dynamic course.
Read MoreConversational Hebrew
Wednesdays at 4pm. Rabbi Romer introduces the fundamentals of conversational Hebrew (עברית), including useful vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structures in this fast-paced, entertaining class.
Read MoreKabbalat Shabbat
Our Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat services provide a weekly opportunity to celebrate the wholeness of peace and community through lively, participatory worship.
Read MoreGreeting from President Leslie Kidder
I am excited to be stepping into the role of President of Congregation Emanuel of the Hudson Valley for the coming year. I feel so fortunate that Arnie Zepel will remain on the Board to ensure a smooth transition and I want to thank him for the great work he has done over the last…
Read MoreTot Shabbat!
July 5th 5:30pm- Rhinebeck. Tot Shabbat is a fun way to celebrate Shabbat with our community! Our monthly Tot Shabbat program, led by Rabbi Romer, is a 30-minute parent-participation program designed for newborn through kindergarten-aged children. The Rabbi plays guitar while introducing the basic elements of Jewish religion, traditions, and practices. Tot Shabbat explores holiday…
Read MoreShabbat Service with Zemer (Choir) Participation
4th Fridays at 7:30pm join us for Shabbat Service at 7:30pm enriched by Zemer (our choir)! We invite members of the Congregation to volunteer one Friday each year to be a “host family” and open their home to guests and/or anyone who does not have a place to share the Sabbath on that evening.
Read MoreMusical Shabbat
March 8th, April 12th at 7:30pm 2nd Friday of every month. We joyfully invite you to our musical Shabbat! Services are infused with even more music than usual and feature Cantor Cohen and additional musical congregants, including Bob D on guitar and Zelda on percussion. We are always open to new musicians of all levels joining…
Read MoreEarly Family Shabbat Services
March 1st, April 5th at 6pm First Fridays of the Month. Please join us for our special First Friday Family Services, which begin at 6pm to accommodate the needs of our congregants with early bedtimes! We invite members of the Congregation to volunteer one Friday each year to be a “host family” and open their…
Read MoreSaturday Shabbat Services-Morning Minyan
Every Saturday at 10am join Rabbi Yael and Congregation Emanuel as we celebrate Shabbat! Please join us following services for an oneg (food & drinks) and community fellowship.
Read More
Because inaction is not an option.
5 Ways to Help Undocumented Immigrants
It 's easy to feel helpless in the face of the Trump administration's accelerating crackdown on undocumented immigrants - but inaction is not an option.Kids’ books, cartoons, and music videos keep the mameloshn alive in an unexpected place.
How Sweden Became the Epicenter of Yiddish Children’s Media
Kids’ books, cartoons, and music videos keep the mameloshn alive in an unexpected placeReclaiming My Russian-Chinese Heritage
An American Jew examines the meaning of her family's Russian-Chinese story