Congregation Tifereth Israel Celebrates The High Holidays 2022

As part of the Rosh Hashanah observance, many individuals and synagogue groups participate in the tashlich ritual. Here, shul members gathered at bodies of flowing water and, with bread in hand as symbols of misdeeds over the past year, tossed their sins into the water, beginning the new year afresh. Whether it’s two friends at an inlet or a group at Southold Bay, the ceremony is fun and uplifting.      Photos by SMBloom, right, and [...]

Congregation Tifereth Israel Celebrates The High Holidays 20222022-11-02T16:51:57-04:00

Oculus: Eye On Art

Images of 75 Holocaust Survivors Mark the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz “Survivors: Faces of Life After the Holocaust” by renown portrait photographer Martin Schoeller is on view at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York through June 2023. The exhibit, a compelling and evocative installation of large images in a hexagonal configuration, presents a powerful message of shared human experience.   The exhibit, organized by Schoeller and Yad Vashem, capitalizes on [...]

Oculus: Eye On Art2022-11-02T16:45:47-04:00

Trip to Israel with Rabbi Gadi Capela

November 6-18, 2022 From New York Inclusions Round-trip airfare from New York (not included if you make your own flight arrangements) 10 nights at centrally located first class hotels as follows: ~ 2 nights: November 7-9 | (Herod’s Hotel or equivalent), Tel Aviv ~ 2 nights: November 9-11| (Magdala Hotel or equivalent), Sea of Galilee ~ 4 nights: November 11-15| Leonardo Plaza Hotel, Jerusalem ~ 2 nights: November 15-17| (Leonardo Plaza Hotel or equivalent), [...]

Trip to Israel with Rabbi Gadi Capela2022-11-03T10:19:35-04:00

Calling All Singers: The Shul Is Planning A Music Project; Fun Ahead

Are you musical? Can you sing, carry a tune? The shul wants you. How would you like to learn new tunes for the Friday night service? Lend your voice to enrich our Shabbat service? Join our Training Meet-Up, headed by shul member Chuck Simon, who will teach participants on Zoom or in-person this summer. This is your opportunity to learn new skills and share in building a musical community in our shul. Ability to read [...]

Calling All Singers: The Shul Is Planning A Music Project; Fun Ahead2022-06-02T16:25:13-04:00

The Tikkun Olam Group Makes A Happy Easter For CAST Families 

Shul member Veronica Kaliski, who spearheaded the Tikkun Olam Initiative group at our shul, shared with The Shofar a thank-you letter she received from CAST, the recipient of the group’s charitable work. In the letter, Karina Hayes, CAST’s food relief program manager, thanked the TOI and the synagogue for 35 chickens and also the Easter bags that were distributed to CAST families.  Popular with CAST families are the tomato plants that the TOI cultivates for [...]

The Tikkun Olam Group Makes A Happy Easter For CAST Families 2022-04-28T16:04:20-04:00

The Tikkun Olam Initiative Asks You To Pot Seedlings For CAST Clients

In the spirit of “Mighty Oaks From Little Acorns Grow” come these little pots with their hidden treasures. Soon, tomatoes and peppers will sprout, announcing readiness for the shul’s common ground plots, or distribution to CAST members.  If you can designate some of your seedlings for CAST — favorites are lettuce, tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, peppers and eggplant — please email a message to the Tikkun Olam Initiative at ctigreenport@gmail.com/. Other TOI donations this month [...]

The Tikkun Olam Initiative Asks You To Pot Seedlings For CAST Clients2022-03-28T14:16:01-04:00

First Passover Seder

Rabbi Gadi will conduct the first Passover Seder the night of April  15 — on Zoom — and all of those gathered at your home are invited to join the Rabbi, to recite the prayers and perform the ancient rituals with him. 7:00 - 7:30 Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30 - 8:30 Seder Dinner off line As you think about hosting your family at a Seder this year, we ask that you think also about the shul family, about [...]

First Passover Seder2022-04-18T14:23:50-04:00

Scholarship Opportunities In The Arts

North Fork Reform Synagogue has announced the awarding of the second annual Linda Rie Cohen Scholarships, a $10,000 endowment from Fred Cohen to honor the memory of his late wife, who died in June 2013. The scholarships are awarded to candidates seeking pursue education in the arts and sciences, in keeping with Linda Rie Cohen’s lifelong passion for music, the arts, and education. Applications are posted on the synagogue’s website: northforkreformsynagogue.org, and must be received [...]

Scholarship Opportunities In The Arts2022-02-28T14:34:34-05:00

Letter from Karina Hayes, Food Relief Program Manager

The following letter was sent to the Tikkun Olam Initiative, and is reprinted here with permission. Dear Congregation Tifereth Israel: Thank you so much for your continued support of CAST. We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity. I cannot express how grateful we are to have community members so dedicated to our common goal of supporting the underserved population on the North Fork.   Best wishes, Karina Hayes, Food Relief Program Manager

Letter from Karina Hayes, Food Relief Program Manager2022-02-28T14:28:47-05:00

Announcements From The Feb. 20 Board/Congregation Meetings

In Rabbi Gadi’s absence, members of the congregation have stepped up to lead Shabbat services. On Friday’s, Feb. 25, March 4 and March 11, members of the rabbi’s Hebrew class will lead services. Special note: these Erev Shabbat services will be on Zoom only. On Saturdays, Feb. 26, March 5 and March 12, Gabbai Paul Nadel will lead services with readings from the Torah by shul member Ari Paul. These services will be hybrid — [...]

Announcements From The Feb. 20 Board/Congregation Meetings2022-02-28T14:27:37-05:00

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