This month’s Oculus feature, titled “Windows From the Pandemic,” is an 18” x 18” collage, created with acrylics, oil sticks and markers on canvas by Judith K. Weiner, a founding member of the shul’s Judaism and Art group. “I recently came across a quote from Miles David which, for me, defines the artistic process,” the artist told The Shofar. “Davis wrote, ‘Don’t play what’s there. Play what’s not there.’ In this piece, what’s not there [...]
Once again, our congregation will welcome Cantor Phillip Billet, who will join Rabbi Gadi on the bimah for High Holidays services this year. Cantor Billet is a familiar and welcome presence at our shul, having served our congregation for a number of years. He will chant the Erev Rosh Hashanah prayers on Sunday, Sept. 25, followed by services on Rosh Hashanah, Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 26 and 27, Kol Nidre on Tuesday, Oct. 4, and [...]
No, you’re not seeing double. It’s two plots overflowing with veggies and herbs at Common Ground, grown and maintained by the shul’s Tikkun Olam Initiative. Lettuce, zucchini, tomatoes and peppers will be harvested and delivered to CAST (Center for Advocacy, Support and Transformation) for distribution to clients. Common Ground plots are located on North Road farmland in Peconic, and generously donated by the farming family. Look for the truck emblazoned with the American flag. Tom [...]
Aaron Shank Adams, grandson of Bill and Liz Adams, graduated from the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville, MD. Honors included a National Merit Commendation, William Davis School Leadership Award, Quill and Scroll Award, and Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica Award. Aaron is planning a double major in industrial engineering and theater at the University of Rhode Island. Caleb Browne, grandson of Carol Seigel, graduated from Bard High School in Manhattan, as a National [...]
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 join others already enlisted in the program, eager to learn new skills and share in [...]
Time for a love story, the Book Circle has decided, choosing Weina Dai Randel’s The Last Rose of Shanghai: A Novel, a National Jewish Book Awards finalist. Here, readers are introduced to a vibrant portrait of a little-known slice of World War II history. Described as a powerful story of the relationship between a Shanghai heiress and a Jewish refugee, this sweeping novel — from the jazz clubs of Japanese-occupied [...]
Proudly Presenting This Year’s Honoree Roberta Garris It is with enormous delight that the Journal Committee recognizes Roberta Garris as Congregation Tifereth Israel’s 2022 Journal honoree. Roberta is our volunteer extraordinaire. Whenever help is required, we can count on Roberta to extend her hands — and her handiwork. Her hand-sewn quilts have provided much-sought-after raffle items. And, during the Covid pandemic, Roberta crafted dozens of fabric mask that sold throughout the North Fork [...]
Response to the shul’s support of Blue Card, in connection with donations to the Yellow Candle Project. Published with permission. June 24, 2022 Congregation Tifereth Israel Attn: Dr. Thomas Byrne 519 Fourth Street P.O. Box 659 Greenport, New York 11944 Dear Dr. Byrne, Thank you very much for the generous donation of $1,906.00. The Blue Card’s mission is built on a platform of helping Holocaust survivors who have suffered unspeakable atrocities in their lifetime. [...]
Exactly ten years ago, on July 1, 2012, I began my tenure at CTI. A few days later, on July 4, I moved into the Rabbi’s house. I was feeling somewhat like Abraham, our ancient father, who moved to the land of Canaan and maintained his double status as a ger and a toshav—an alien and a resident. Like Abraham, all Jews — perhaps all people — can ask themselves at some point, “When is this land [...]
We invite you to join us as we celebrate our volunteer extraordinaire, Roberta Garris — the 2022 Journal Honoree. For more than 30 years, Roberta has been an inspiring symbol of the spirit of voluntarism in our shul and in the greater Jewish community. From her mask-making during the pandemic, to her quilt-making year round, to the generous gifts of her time and energy to whatever the shul needs, Roberta is the quintessential volunteer. [...]
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