One of the greatest of the Chasidic masters was known as the Maggid of Mezerich. Although already a learned man, the Maggid went to study with the Baal Shem Tov, the founder of the Chasidic movement and a renowned spiritual teacher. When the Maggid returned home for a visit, the whole town came out to greet him. “What did the Baal Shem teach you?” they all wanted to know. “He taught me,” the Maggid replied, [...]
Dear Members and Friends, We look forward to celebrating Sukkot together at CTI! Please note a few important changes to our schedule due to the weather. SUKKAH BUILDING POSTPONED Due to the winds and expected storm, Sukkah building and decorating scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, September 24, has been postponed. We will now gather to build and decorate the Sukkah on Monday, September 28 at 2:00 p.m., weather permitting. Volunteers are welcome and appreciated! Sukkot [...]
Due to the high winds and the upcoming storm, we are postponing our Sukkah Building and Decorating Day. New Date: Monday, September 28 Time: 2:00 p.m. Weather permitting The event was originally scheduled for Thursday, September 24 at 10:00 a.m. Volunteers are needed! Please join us and help build and decorate the CTI sukkah. We appreciate all helping hands!
Coming to the synagogue? Please remember to bring nonperishable food and household essentials for CAST. The red collection barrel at the synagogue entrance is available through September 22, 2026. Thank you for helping us fill the barrel and support local families in need! Suggested donations include: Pancake mix, cereal, granola, oatmeal, pasta and pasta sauce, dry black beans, rice, tuna, cooking oil, coffee, juice, water and snacks. Paper towels, laundry detergent, toilet paper and baby [...]
Yahrzeit candles are available free of charge for you to take home and use whenever you wish to light a candle in memory of a loved one. Please pick yours up after Friday or Saturday services, at Tashlich on Sunday, or when attending Yom Kippur services. Available while supplies last.
A mysterious woman captures the attention of three men. When she gives birth to Zayde, all three men consider him their son. It’s up to Zayde to piece together his mother’s story. The bookies will discuss The Loves of Judith by Meier Shalev , on Wendsday, Sept 23, at 2:30 p.m. The Book Circle meets monthly to discuss books by Jewish authors and Jewish content. For more information, email Susan Rosenstreich at ctigreenport@gmail.com/. [...]
Congregation Tifereth Israel invites you to observe Yom Kippur with Rabbi Robert L. Wolkoff and Cantor William Weinstein, as we gather for prayer, reflection, and renewal. All are welcome. No tickets are required. Sunday, September 20 — Erev Yom Kippur 6:00 p.m. — Kol Nidre Monday, September 21 — Yom Kippur 9:30 a.m. — Yom Kippur Services 1:00 p.m. — Yizkor 5:00 p.m. — Mincha/Ne’ilah Service All services are hybrid. Join us in person [...]
We’re delighted to share this wonderful North Fork Sun profile of Rabbi Robert Wolkoff. Learn more about his remarkable journey, his vision for Congregation Tifereth Israel, and his hopes for making our synagogue an even stronger center for worship, ideas, culture, and community. Read the full article here.
How Divine is Forgiving? by Marge Piercy It’s a nice concept but what’s under the sculptured draperies? We forgive when we don’t really care because what was done to us brought unexpected harvest, as I always try to explain to the peach trees as I prune them hard, to the cats when I shove pills against the Gothic vaults of their mouths We forgive those who betrayed us years later because memory has rotted [...]
Bees on the North Fork: A Conversation with Two Horse Honey Congregation Tifereth Israel invites you to a special Friday evening program with local beekeepers Scott and Heidi Vayer of Two Horse Honey. Friday, September 4, 2026 After services, at approximately 8:30 PM Congregation Tifereth Israel 519 Fourth Street, Greenport Scott and Heidi will discuss the worldwide decline of bee colonies and what they are seeing here on the North Fork. Bee populations are [...]
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