Temple Shaaray Tefila Celebrates 40 Years Of Worship This Month

BEDFORD CORNERS, N.Y. -- Forty years ago, a small group of families started a Jewish congregation in Bedford and hired a David Greenberg, a rabbinic intern, to be its Rabbi.

Temple Shaaray Tefila in Bedford is turning 40 this April. Rabbi David Greenberg, seen above, and the entire temple community will host a celebration on April 9.
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John Haffey

Content Partner: Temple Shaaray Tefila

Today, the congregation is a warm, vibrant community of over 800 families led by Rabbi Greenberg as senior rabbi. The Temple will be honoring its past and celebrating its future at a gala to be held on Saturday, April 9 at 7 p.m.

The evening will honor Rabbi Greenberg, the founding families, and the past presidents of the congregation, and will feature dinner, dancing, and entertainment from renowned musicians Neshama Carlebach and Josh Nelson.

“We are grateful for the support of our community, which has allowed us to greatly expand over the past 40 years,” said Rabbi Greenberg. “We expect to continue to grow and be part of the community for many years to come.”

Temple Shaaray Tefila is a Reform Jewish congregation celebrating the values and ideals of the Jewish tradition. For further information call 914-666-3133.