The sounds of noisemakers could be heard throughout the building as shul members, once again, told Haman and his sons what they think of that whole bunch of momzers. Hamantaschen treats, on the other hand, received a warm welcome. In the sanctuary and on Zoom, the costumes were fun and inventive for the holiday of Purim. Pictured, from left, Sara Bloom, Leah Friedman and Carol Seigel. Joanna Paulsen photo
The suggestion that the shul reinstate the Oneg Shabbat ritual following each Friday night service and the practice of providing a Kiddish lunch each Saturday was met with bravos and hurrahs at the Sunday, March 19 meeting of the shul’s Board of Directors. Shul president Judith Weiner called the idea a “return to a sense of community.” As president of the shul’s Sisterhood group, Adrianne Greenberg was asked to meet in committee to formulate a [...]
“Grazing on High,” a 12” x 20” pastel by Saul Rosenstreich, founding member of the shul’s Judaism and Art group, is based on a photo captured by the artist last summer while visiting the Scottish Highlands. “Sheep were every- where,” he told The Shofar, recalling how the light beige forms stood out against the distant and highly-colored hills and valleys. Thinking about the many references to sheep in the Bible and the ancient Jews who [...]
The Book Circle is finding the Rothschild women so fascinating — and lengthy — that discussion will continue into the April meeting, which will be held on Thursday, the 20th, at 4 p.m., on Zoom. In this book, The Women Of Rothschild: Untold Story of the World’s Most Famous Dynasty, Natalie Livingstone reveals the role of women in shaping the legacy of the famous Rothschild family, synonymous with wealth and power. The writer follows [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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