As promised, the Shofar has been monitoring the flow of funds in response to the High Holidays Matching Gift Campaign, which kicked off with a challenge to members and friends to meet the match. This is the first time that our shul has appealed for funds in this way, and families have been contributing generously in order to take advantage of the dollar-for-dollar match.

Keep in mind that each day’s mail brings additions to the match. However, the most recent tabulation by shul treasurer Alan Garmise is that, so far, an impressive 45 individuals and/or families of members and friends have responded to the challenge.

The campaign is continuing, and the challenge remains open to those who have not yet contributed to double their investment in our shul. As we look to the future of a Jewish presence here in Greenport, to our historic building, and to the spiritual, educational and social programs that keep us connected to our past as well as our future, we must act in the present. We hope you will participate with a gift to our shul, P.O. Box 659, Greenport, NY, 11944.