Congregation Tikkun v’Or (Ithaca Reform Temple) is a vibrant congregation that strives for a warm personal bond among its members, quality education for the children, and a dynamic program for adults. We welcome those from diverse backgrounds, interfaith families, LGBTQ families, people who are newly discovering Jewish connections, as well as those with a wide range of Jewish experiences.
Our core values are best expressed by three words:
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View of Cayuga Lake from Congregation Tikkun v’Or
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ALL TIKKUN V’OR SERVICES, MEETINGS, PROGRAMS, and CLASSES (including RELIGIOUS SCHOOL) starting March 13 have been CANCELLED for the immediate future.
Religious School families will receive emails about plans for continuing Jewish education during this time.
WE WILL CONTINUE TO UPDATE THE COMMUNITY AS ADDITIONAL PLANS ARE CONFIRMED!
Our sages taught (Berachot 32b) that we are obligated to protect our health as it says, “take care and guard your life (nefesh)” (Deuteronomy 4:9).
Rabbi Brian will lead an ONLINE MORNING SERVICE on Thursday, March 18, 8-8:30 am. The song/chant sheet is available here.
Read a letter from Rabbi Brian about the pandemic.
Rabbi Brian will be in residence in Ithaca on June 4-9, 2020
Click to read Rabbi Brian Walt’s High Holy Day Sermons and other messages to the congregation.
Note to the Congregation About Antisemitism December 2019
Statement from the TVO Presidents about Charlottesville August 17, 2017
Aleinu: What Congregation Tikkun v’Or Stands For A Letter from the TVO Board, January 29, 2017
