A place of Jewish worship...learning...and assembly.
Our focus is to cultivate a caring, inclusive community
in the spirit of liberal Judaism.
Upcoming Events
Join PRS as we host a Passover service for St. Mary’s and St. Phillips Churches on Sunday March 22, beginning at 11:30 am. An opportunity to teach, to meet new friends, and to celebrate interfaith connections! YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE! Please RSVP HERE or contact Cathy Duke to register.
Schedule 2026
NOTE: Events and Gatherings in 2026
Unless otherwise indicated, all services will be led by Rabbi Helaine Ettinger at St. Mary’s Parish Hall in Cold Spring (corner of Main St. & Chestnut St.)
2026:
Fri, Feb 6, Zoom Shabbat 7 pm
Sun, Mar 1--Purim party (time to be announced)
Sun, Mar 22--Passover Service, 11:30 am (registration required) RSVP HERE!
Sun, Apr 12--Yom Hashoah observance at Fish Library
Fri, Apr 24--Zoom Shabbat, 7 pm
Fri, May 8--Zoom Shabbat, 6 pm
Sat, May 23--In-person Shavuot service, 10 am
Mon, May 25--Memorial Day parade
Sat, Jun 13--In-person Shabbat, 10 am
Fri, June 26--Zoom Shabbat, 6 pm
Sat, Jul 11--In-person Shabbat, 10 am
Fri, Jul 24, Shabbat service & dinner, 5 pm
Aug -- NO SERVICES
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HIGH HOLIDAYS 2026 SCHEDULE:
Fri, Sep 11--Erev Rosh Hashanah
Sat, Sep 12--Rosh Hashanah
Sun, Sep 20--Kol Nidre
Mon, Sep 21--Yom Kippur continues
Sun, Sep 27--Sukkot celebration at St. Mary's
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Fri, Oct 9--Zoom Shabbat, 7 pm
Fri, Oct 24--Zoom Shabbat, 7 pm
Sat, Nov 7--In-person Shabbat & Veterans lunch, 10 am
Fri, Nov 20--Zoom Shabbat, 7 pm
Fri, Dec 11--In-person Hanukkah celebration, 5 pm
Recent Announcements
Thurs, Feb 26 - We have the best news! Zvi and Yumiao Septimus and their daughter Mazie have welcomed a baby boy on Sunday, Feb. 22. The bris will be held Monday, March 2, at 3 pm at their home, 29 Perk N Sons Court, Cold Spring. We are invited! .
Mon, Feb 23 - Dear PRS friends, We are saddened to tell you that Karen Werner, beloved sister of Haas Murphy and sister in law of Diane Botnick, has passed away after a struggle with brain cancer. She is survived by her brother and sister, her husband, 2 daughters and their families. She will be remembered by them, Diane’s mother, and a large community of friends. May her memory be a blessing.
Wed, Feb 25 - PRS mourns the recent passing of Gerry Drogin, a founding member of PRS and one of the sweetest men you might ever meet. Pictured is Gerry Drogin and his late wife Suzen, Marian Dunn and Cathy Duke. Thank you to Adele Stern for providing the photo of this happy moment.
How is PRS supporting our community in the face of war?
These are challenging days for the Jewish community with many of us glued to the news of the war, hoping that the hostages will return home safely, hoping that the many displaced people will find safety and comfort, and hoping that the many Israelis that are fighting will help bring about a lasting peace. And we are torn in our feelings toward Gaza: hoping that this war will weaken if not eliminate Hamas while feeling sad at the loss of civilian life.
PRS has been fortunate in Rabbi Helaine’s leadership in these difficult times. Prior to the war she shared with us the tremendous months long outpouring of opposition to Netanhayu’s attempt to reduce the power of the judiciary, with demonstrations in the streets of Israeli cities to protect democracy she saw on her trip there. And more recently following her travel to Israel this November with other reform and conservative rabbis on a mission to offer comfort, she shared with us some heartbreaking stories from a kibbutz near Gaza that had been attacked. She has given all of us an opportunity to be together as a community, to share our thoughts and emotions, and to comfort one another.
