Beth Tephilah Synagogue

On August fourth, Sunday at Beth Tefillah synagogue, 82 River Street in Troy, the chill and schmooze Jewish Lodge will have a Hands-On demonstration of the incense offering that was made in our Holy Temple in Jerusalem over 2000 years ago. We will discuss the mystery of the incense. The offering that was very special because only the the person making the offering was left in the temple room. The Cloud of the incense filled the room and it was only that person and Gd. This of...fering brought out the very essence of a Jew's Bond with Gd. The discussion will talk about why the incense would facilitate this Bond and the spiritual power of the sense of smell. When we say something smells fishy or that something smells like a rose we mean something much deeper then those objects. The lodge will be serving a vegan Buffet, suggested donation is $5 please RSVP to Leible 518-894-3490 See more

BSD Come to the grand opening of the Chill and Shmooze Lodge On July 14th Sunday at Beth Tephilah Synagogue 82 River Street in Troy at 5:30 pm for an incredibly delicious Vegan buffet with live entertainment of amazing stories and other talents. Suggested donation $5 Please call Leible at 518 894 3490 for Rsvp up to 4:30pm Sunday July 14th !

The Little Island that saved the Revolutionary war St.Eustatius Island. This Island was a safe haven for Jews fleeing the Spanish & Portuguese Inquisition .Many Jews settled here as merchants.Pictured here is the Synagogue Honem Dalim in St. Eustatius. During the Revolutionary War many guns were hidden here to help the American cause. This Island was under Dutch rule at this time. Admiral Rodney from England hated the Jews. Pictured below.When he was given permission to fig...ht the Dutch he headed straight for this Island. He arrived on shabbos & mercilessly beat the Jews ( there wasnt a big enough defense against the British) expelling them & seizing their property. But because of Rodney's greed he stayed on the island plundering all the wealth & possessions of the Jews. Rodney did not send his fleet back to defeat George Washington.On September 5, 1781, Washington rode into Chester, a town on the Bay when a courier from de Grasse’s fleet came riding up to tell him that the Admiral had arrived in the Bay with no less than 28 ships and 3000 troops, and that they were already being disembarked and placed in contact with Lafayette. The Cornwallis trap was laid! After announcing the stunning news to his troops, Washington turned his horse northward to inform Rochambeau, who was coming down by barge. As Rochambeau’s boat neared the dock at Chester, he and his staff saw the astonishing sight of a tall man acting as if he had taken leave of his senses. He was jumping up and down and waving his arms in sweeping circles, with a hat in one hand and a white handkerchief in the other. On nearing the shore they could see that the eccentric figure was undoubtedly George Washington, ordinarily so grave and well-contained. No one had ever seen the General so unres-trained and joyful, and almost childlike in happiness. Unfortunately St.Eustius never recovered its former glory.But because of the ammunition and money that was hidden there and the Admiral Rodney's greed,America won the war of Independence and Jews won the freedom of worshiping as they wanted. Just to list a few Jews who participated in helping out America during the Revolutionary war; Chaim Solomon, Mordechai Sheftall, Aaron Lopez. Just to name a few . Happy fourth of July! See more

We are saddened by the horrific loss of Life .

L'Shana Tova! Rosh Hashana services Sunday September 9th services start 7:00 pm followed by a holiday meal. No tickets are required . Monday September 10. and Tuesday Morning service begins @ 9:00 am, Torah reading -10:45am sounding of the Shofar -11:30 am ; conclusion of service 2:00 pm followed by lunch & tashlich ( tashlich is for Monday only)Yom tov ends 7:45pm tuesday night; more info call Elisheva @ 518-894-3491

BS"D The 4th annual "to Life" festival will be at Beth Tephilah Synagogue in Troy, New York, on Sunday, August 12th from 2 pm to 5 pm. This year will be the presentation of "A magical journey back in Time". This is about a Jewish family getting back to their roots. The fair will also have Holiday workshops, shofar blowing, art and crafts, great foods from around the world and children's activities. Admission is free!

TROYBeth Tephilah Synagogue has announced a Wednesday, July 4, barbecue and program at the synagogue, 82 River St., Troy. The 4 p.m. program, open to the community, will have as its theme, How the Jews saved the American Revolution. Leible Morrison, president of Beth Tephilah, will describe how the Jews of the 1700s America appreciated what the American colonies offered them, including freedom of religion, the right to own land, the right to serve in the militias and the r...ight to vote. He will portray a Jewish merchant of the time period and discuss how Jews sacrificed their wealth and even their lives for the revolution. Morrison will relate the essential role Jews played in securing victory for the colonies. Those planning to attend are asked to make reservations and admission arrangements with Elisheva Morrison at 518- 894-3491. No children under 14 years old.

Shavous services on Sunday May 20 & Monday May 21 will be held at Chabad house at 27 South Lake ave . Time about 11;30 am for both days. Followed by a delicious meal. Services for Saturday ( shabbos)May 19 will be at Beth Tephillah at the usual time ( 10:30 am)

Many thanks to all those who came and joined us in our exciting mystery dinner. It was a beautiful evening and we look forward to hosting many more fun filled events.