As Maya Angelou once said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Our shul demonstrates that kind of warmth and vitality with a spiritual camaraderie that embraces members, friends, and the North Fork community with a “feel good” liveliness that has endured and flourished for more than 120 years.
Our Congregation Tifereth Israel community depends on the spirited leadership of Rabbi Gadi and the good will and generosity of volunteers — volunteers who not only give their time and energy and skill to make the shul hum, but volunteer donors as well, those who are also generous in supporting the shul’s operations.

We are currently in the midst of our fundraising season. Our online Journal 22 honors Roberta Garris, a volunteer extraordinaire for 30 years — three decades of selfless giving to the shul and to those in need.
But the success of Journal 22 depends on YOU. Whether you choose a full-page ad for $600, a half-page ad for $325 or one of the other choices available, your commitment recognizes the work Roberta has contributed for all those many years. I hope we can count on your commitment to move our shul forward. You can click on this link to place your ad: www.tiferethisraelgreenport.org/journal Do it now. Do it for Roberta. Do it for our shul. Do it for yourself to experience how it makes you feel to know that you belong.

I encourage you to expand your space and place in our shul community with a message in Journal 22 that represents your pledge to reinforce that indomitable spirit of Congregation Tifereth Israel.

The rewards will be heartwarming. Buy an ad in the Journal. Join a committee. Get involved. You will never forget how wonderful this community makes you feel.
—Judith K. Weiner