About Tifereth Israel Greenport

Congregation Tifereth Israel is a Historic Synagogue on the North Fork in Greenport. It is an egalitarian, inclusive, Conservative synagogue committed to strengthening Jewish values, learning and spiritual well-being as well as building a close, warm and supportive community for all who wish to join.

The Tikkun Olam Initiative Supports North Fork ParentChild+ Program

The shul’s Tikkun Olam Initiative (TOI) group delivered a check to CAST to support the ParentChild+ Program, a nationally-certified literacy program site on the North Fork. ParentChild+ serves vulnerable, low-income families through one-on-one home visits to children ages 2 to 4. Early Learning Specialists expand children’s language and literacy skills, preparing them for success in school and the community. At the same time, the program strengthens parents’ literacy and parenting skills, and their knowledge of [...]

The Tikkun Olam Initiative Supports North Fork ParentChild+ Program2023-04-10T10:28:23-04:00

Mixed-Media Art Show In The Shul’s Community Room

Shul members and guests are invited to view the new Art Show, set to open on April 5, to coincide with the first night of Passover, when the community room will be filled with celebrants attending the shul’s seder. The show, sponsored by the Judaism and Art group, showcases the talent and creativity of our members in a vibrant and inventive mixed-media exhibition and sale. On view through the summer, Mondays, 10 a.m. to [...]

Mixed-Media Art Show In The Shul’s Community Room2023-04-27T12:38:51-04:00

Yizkor Service (in-person and on Zoom) on Wednesday, April 12, at 9:30 a.m.

Rabbi Gadi will lead a Yizkor Service  (in-person and on Zoom) on Wednesday, April 12, at 9:30 a.m. All are invited to participate in this ritual observance, traditionally held on the 8th day of Passover.

Yizkor Service (in-person and on Zoom) on Wednesday, April 12, at 9:30 a.m.2023-04-13T10:37:59-04:00

“A Yellow Candle for Passover”

Passover is just a week away — the spring holiday of new beginnings. For Jews, a new beginning always dovetails a previous episode. We are conflicted by hope for the future, and also harsh memories. Passover is one of those memorial days that evokes both, especially due to its proximity to Yom HaShoah, a week later. On both, we stop to reflect on the afflictions of our ancestors. The Yellow Candle Project is a special way [...]

“A Yellow Candle for Passover”2023-03-30T21:20:15-04:00

“A Time of Contradictions”

What a time of year this is. It is a time of fear and a time of joy. It is a time for introspection and a time to revel in the power of our shul community. We recently experienced the National Day of Hate on Feb. 25. Yes, it was a national event. We hired a security guard, and police cars guarded our shul during services on that Saturday. And we were just one of [...]

“A Time of Contradictions”2023-03-30T21:19:10-04:00

Yellow Candle Packing Party

Yellow Candle Project 2023 Can you help us package-up this year’s yellow remembrance candles? Shul members and interested members of the community will receive a package containing a yellow candle and also a card with the name, age, date and place of death of someone who perished in the Holocaust. We will meet at the shul on Sunday, March 26, at 11 a.m. Refreshments will be provided. We work together, tell good stories, and get the job [...]

Yellow Candle Packing Party2023-03-28T13:36:07-04:00

Judaism and Art Show – Call for submissions

You Are Invited To Participate In An Art Show Sponsored by JUDAISM AND ART We will showcase the talent and creativity of our members in a vibrant and inventive mixed-media exhibition Opening Wednesday, April 5, the night of the First Passover Seder Our shul will be filled with members and guests And the show will be a featured attraction Submit up to 4 pieces, framed and ready to hang Deliver your work to the [...]

Judaism and Art Show – Call for submissions2023-04-13T10:46:18-04:00

First Passover Seder: Wednesday, April 5 at the shul @ 6 PM

JOIN Rabbi Gadi, shul members and friends at our 2023 Seder this Passover, to be celebrated on Wednesday, April 5, at 6 pm at the shul ​​​​​​​$75 per person, includes traditional Seder dinner catered by Emily Kessler CELEBRATE the freedom of togetherness on this holiday. (This is a Hybrid event, free for Zoom participants) Register Here Join Zoom Meeting ​​Meeting ID: 230 626 645 Password: 955110 To donate click here .

First Passover Seder: Wednesday, April 5 at the shul @ 6 PM2023-04-08T18:35:09-04:00

Ian Black

Ian Black, Middle East editor of the Guardian, author and academic who embodied the journalist’s duty to show fairness to all sides, died Jan. 25, in Jerusalem. He was 69. Jews and Palestinians alike have expressed affection and admiration for a journalist who spent much of his career covering perhaps the most vexing conflict in the world. A presence in the Guardian newsroom, where he held the posts of diplomatic editor, Europe editor, and Middle [...]

Ian Black2023-03-06T11:39:23-05:00

Moishe Smith

Moishe Smith, a past president of B’nai B’rith  and longtime Jewish community leader, died Jan. 18 in Ottawa. He was 72. A stalwart Jewish leader and advocate, he was the youngest-ever president of B’nai B’rith Canada (1989-1991) and the first non-U.S. citizen to be elected president of B’nai B’rith (2007-2009). He also served on the boards of the World Zionist Organization, United Jewish Appeal, the Ottawa Food Bank, Ottawa Tourism, and Restaurants Canada.

Moishe Smith2023-03-06T11:38:50-05:00

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