Richard Greenberg, who won frequent praise for his sharp-witted plays about the manners and mores of urbane New Yorkers, and who received a Tony Award in 2003 for “Take Me Out,” his play about a gay baseball player, died on July 4 in Manhattan. He was 67. Mr. Greenberg rose to theater fame in the 1980s with a string of scripts that delved into the interior lives of young urban professionals (yuppies). In addition to [...]
Alan Bergman, who teamed with his wife, Marilyn, to write lyrics for the Academy Award-winning songs “The Way We Were” and “The Windmills of Your Mind” and for some of televisions most memorable theme songs: The gospel-like themes for the comedy series “Maude” and “Good Times” and the breezy intro to “Alice,” died July 17 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 99. The Bergmans were among the favored lyricists of stars like Frank [...]
Tisha B’Av/Havdalah Observances On Saturday Please plan to join us this Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. to participate in the Tisha B’Av observance, followed by the Havdalah ceremony. A hybrid event. Tisha B'Av, meaning "the ninth of Av" in Hebrew, is an annual Jewish day of mourning that commemorates the destruction of both the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem. It's considered the saddest day on the Jewish calendar. The Book of Lamentations is [...]
In the reflective spirit that follows our national celebration of independence on the Fourth of July, we are invited not just to look back — but to look deeper. The fireworks may have faded, but the question remains: What is freedom? And how do we live it? Both the Bible and the American story are conversations about freedom. They are messy, complex, and hopeful — not just about liberty as an idea, but as [...]
Rabbi Suzan Lipson has been working daily at our shul for weeks. She told me she was bothered by the state of the shul’s library — books shoved onto shelves wherever there is a space, no regard for order. She asked me if I’d mind if she straightened up the shelves, put the books into categories, and made a database so we would know what we have. Would I mind? Was she kidding? A [...]
We invite you to celebrate The Festival of Love with live music by DUO ANDALUS featuring Lala Tamar and Zachi Asher Tuesday, August 5, 2025 5 PM ET at North Fork Flower Farm 48455 Middle Road (aka North Road and CR 48) Southold, NY 11971 Refreshment before the show $15 at the door Lala Tamar is what happens when Moroccan soul and Brazilian beats meet on the dancefloor. A singer songwriter, poet, guimbri player, dancer and world [...]
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What a joy to welcome Chuck Simon back to our bimah for Shabbat services this weekend. • Friday, July 18, at a new time this week only: 6:30 p.m. Join Chuck in song and an interesting perspective on Jewish thinking for this week. • Saturday, July 19, at our usual time: 9:30 a.m. Join Chuck and congregants for Saturday minyan, Torah Study, and a kiddish lunch provided by Suzan Lipson and shul members. Welcome [...]
Back-to-school for the young set means pencils, glue sticks, paperclips, notebooks, dividers, rulers, scissors, index cards, markers, pens, and the like, plus backpacks to hold all that stuff and — oh yes — schoolbooks and homework assignments from the teachers. All those fresh supplies get kids off to a good start in the school year, and the Tikkun Olam Initiative is supporting that effort with a call to our members for donations of school [...]
(Last Chance To Place Your Ad Of Congratulations In The Journal... And To Reserve Your Place For The Gala Catered Garden Party On July 20) The 2025 Journal Committee is proud to name Adrianne Greenberg and Miriam Gabriel as this year’s Journal honorees. Both women have served our shul with distinction for more than 20 years, contributing in many capacities — from leadership roles to committee members. Before her election as president of the [...]
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