Traditionally on Yom Kippur, synagogue officers around the world address their congregations
in search of a pledge of support to help perpetuate the local Jewish presence. This year, our shul’s vice president, Madelyn Rothman, spoke to our Yom Kippur worshippers, and many responded with their contributions. Did you?

For readers who would like to join their co-members in support of Congregation Tifereth Israel’s synagogue and its spiritual, educational and social programming, The Shofar offers excerpts from the vice president’s remarks:
“A few weeks ago, I was at a Sisterhood meeting here, and we went around the table answering the question, ‘Why is Congregation Tifereth Israel important to you?’ What I realized is that each of us comes here for our own personal reasons, but the commonality is our shared Jewish identity.

“We appreciate the founders of our synagogue who, more than 100 years ago, had the vision and insight to realize the importance of having a synagogue in Greenport, and who had the will and ability to build it. We also appreciate the people who have maintained the synagogue and expanded it over the years.
“Whether your family has a rich history with Congregation Tifereth Israel, or even if you are with us for the first time, we need your participation, volunteerism, and your financial support. Please contribute generously to help ensure the continuation of our historic, beloved synagogue. Thank you.”