On July 2, I was asked to deliver an invocation at the Village of Orient’s observance of Heritage Day. In planning my remarks to the villagers and guests, I was reminded that only a few years previous, I had the distinct honor to share that spot with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor. This time it was Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell, and Suffolk County Legislator Al Krupski. Below is the text of my invocation [...]
Dear readers, Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about love, no doubt inspired by planning for the shul’s upcoming luncheon for members and friends to celebrate Tu B’Av on Wednesday, August 2. I hope you’re planning to be there. Sisterhood president Adrianne Greenberg is in charge of provisions, and the program is shaping up as a love-ly event for what has been called a “Jewish Valentine’s Day.” Tu B’Av may be a new celebration [...]
You are invited to the Art Studio of Judith K. Weiner (A Judaism and Art program) Open Studio | New Works & Old Works Available All are invited to visit the intimate waterfront studio that inspires the abstract concepts of shul member Judith K. Weiner. Visitors will view an evolution of the artist’s work, from early paintings and drawings to ceramic sculpture constructions and current works in progress. A selected preview of her work [...]
Celebrate Tu B’Av, the ‘Jewish Valentine’s Day’ All Are Invited For “Lunch and Love” Be sure to join us as we celebrate the holiday of Tu B’Av, the Jewish Valentine’s Day, with lunch and a program titled, of course, “Lunch and Love.” It all happens on Wednesday, August 2, at noon, in the community room. It’s going to be a love-ly event. Sisterhood president Adrianne Greenberg is planning a menu to complement the “Love and [...]
Last month, our congregation bid farewell to one of our dedicated members. Pamela Panepinto-Birman, who passed away in Fort Lauderdale, established together with her husband Paul, the Paul and Pamela Birman Technology Fund, which helped our synagogue leap forward significantly. She was a warm and caring friend to many of us. We wish Paul to be comforted by God and our community. May Pamela’s memory be for a blessing. -Rabbi Gadi Capela
Shul Plans New Shabbat Summer Program Our shul will host a new summer program called “Joyfully Jewish,” for children ages 5 to 10, to be held on four Shabbat mornings, from 9:30 to noon. The dates are July 8, July 22, August 5, and August 19. Dawn Teyuca, an early childhood educational professional, will lead the program, which will focus on experiences that prepare children to become active participants in Jewish life. Over time, the [...]
Yona Brown, granddaughter of Carol Seigel and the late Irwin Seigel, graduated from Clark University. Tamar Brumberg, granddaughter of Stephan Brumberg and Carol Ingall, graduated from White Plains High School in White Plains, NY, and will attend the University of Maryland in the fall. Dylan Ellant, son of Drs. Jonathan and Devi Ellant, graduated from the Dalton Middle School in Manhattan, and will attend Dalton’s High School in the fall. Savannah Graf, [...]
The Shofar joins the membership in extending a big mazel tov to shul members Dennis Chalkin and Hillary Kelbick on the birth of their grandson, Lucas Daniel Chalkin, on Monday, May 22. Mazel tov also to shul member Carol Seigel on the Bat Mitzvah of her granddaughter, Shoshana Yari Seigel, on June 10, at B’Shert Congregation in Brooklyn, with Rabbi Heidi Hoover officiating. Shoshana is the daughter of Simeon Seigel and Myra Rosenbaum, and [...]
The Shofar joins the membership in welcoming Rosa Lee Emerson, PhD, and family to our shul. We look forward to meeting you and participating with you in our shul’s spiritual, educational and social activities and events.
The new Trifecta Workout series of 15 classes will be held in the shul’s community room beginning on Monday, July 10, and run through Thursday August 31. Equipment needed: two pairs of weights, one heavy and one light: e.g. 5 lbs and 3 lbs, or 6 lbs and 4 lbs, also a mat. The cost is $150, due at the first session. Call Laurie Short at 631-566-0526 to reserve a place in the class.
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