Even in a pandemic, our shul has added to its membership roll. The Shofar joins the congregation in welcoming Emanuel Bloom and Elizabeth Levi Senigaglia of New York City; Linda Feigelson of Orient and New York City; Nathan Graf and Marisa Ryan of Shelter Island, Jerry Ronkin of Florida, Ken and Nancy Stein of East Marion, Jurgen Riehle and Margo Perman of Greenport, Rob Brown and Suri Lan-Brown of Plainview, Richard and Dania Schwartz of East Marion and West Palm Beach, and Rabbi Charles Simon of New York City.

In addition, we are thrilled to welcome back Leah Friedman (with one n), who left us for New York City and now has returned to Shelter Island, a brief ferry ride from our shul; and also Marian Friedmann (with two n’s), who joins us on Zoom from her East End Avenue aerie, where she gardens and enjoys the New York City views.

We got to know our new and returning members at a Happy Hour event on Dec. 14. Great turnout. Thanks to all for making it memorable.