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.

Tikkun Olam Spearheads Shul Collection Of School Supplies For CAST

Once again, the big red barrel is on the ramp at the kitchen door, this time for the annual drive to collect school supplies for the children of CAST clients. Starting off the school year with the pencils, notebooks, rulers, crayons, etc. that kids need to complete their assignments gives kids a head start on making the most of their learning. Our shul is one of many organizations participating in this worthy project. Tikkun [...]

Tikkun Olam Spearheads Shul Collection Of School Supplies For CAST2024-12-22T23:21:39-05:00

Hand-Sewn Quilt By Roberta Garris Selected For International Festival

A quilt hand-sewn by shul member Roberta Garris has been selected for inclusion in the 2024 International Quilt Festival’s judged show, the largest annual quilt show in the U.S., held each fall in Houston, Texas, this year from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3. Roberta’s quilts are prized by her family and friends. This is the first time that Roberta’s design and workmanship have been recognized by the prestigious IQF. The festival regularly attracts more than [...]

Hand-Sewn Quilt By Roberta Garris Selected For International Festival2024-07-31T23:27:32-04:00

Book Circle Discovers Nice Jewish Mother Was Actually A Crime Boss

It going to be a fun read for the bookies when they get into Margalit Fox’s The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum: The Rise and Fall of an Organized Crime Boss. It turns out that this nice Jewish mother planned robberies of cash, gold and diamonds throughout the country, rising from tenement poverty to vast wealth, a fixture of high society and an admired philanthropist. How did she do it? When the Book Circle meets on [...]

Book Circle Discovers Nice Jewish Mother Was Actually A Crime Boss2024-09-09T21:11:28-04:00

The Garden Party Was A Smashing Success

Gorgeous weather, deliciious food catered by Deborah Pittorino, and an upbeat crowd of about 70 shul members and well-wishers contributed to a splendid afternoon to launch the 2024 Journal and to celebrate our honoree, Judith K. Weiner, whose family and dear friends added to the festive atmosphere. Cheers and applause accompanied the announcement that Adrianne Greenberg had won the raffle prize of an afternoon aboard a luxury Chris  Craft with six friends, including drinks and [...]

The Garden Party Was A Smashing Success2024-07-31T23:24:03-04:00

From the Rabbi

Dear members and friends, I was saddened and troubled by the assassination attempt of former president Donald Trump, and for the death and injuries of the other participants in the rally that was held in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. We all need to be aware and concerned. Many countries in the world are going through election seasons now, and the atmosphere is tense, which many believe is adding to the growing violence in our own [...]

From the Rabbi2024-07-31T18:15:08-04:00

“Aretha, Where Are You?”

Just the other day, I saw something I had never seen before and, in fact, never expected I would ever see. I gasped audibly at the gesture, and felt my eyes tear up that such a thing was still known, still practiced in a world that worships speed, efficiency, productivity and their various cousins that fuel competitiveness and our zeal to get it done, get ahead. Do we always have to be the most important [...]

“Aretha, Where Are You?”2024-07-31T18:13:49-04:00

Congregation Tifereth Israel 2024 Journal

Hear! Hear! It’s here at last! The 2024 Journal is being unveiled right now at a the Garden Party for our shul’s 123st birthday and our honoree, Judith K. Weiner. Many thanks to all for making this journal the financial success that helps us maintain our beloved shul. Click on this link ​​​​​​​ to read the messages, the bio, the ads and good wishes, and to enjoy this beautiful publication. The 2024 Virtual Journal Committee: Madelyn Rothman, chair Nancy Bogen Torchio [...]

Congregation Tifereth Israel 2024 Journal2024-08-16T12:13:31-04:00

Note New Date To Celebrate Our Journal, Shul, And The 2024 Honoree

Garden Party Moved to Sunday, July 21, 4-6 p.m. Come one, come all and raise a glass to our 2024 Journal honoree, Judith K. Weiner, at a catered party in Andrew Levin Park on Sunday, July 21, from 4-6 p.m. The party is shaping up to be the CTI social event of the year, an occasion befitting our wonderful honoree, our beloved shul, and the launch of this year’s stunning journal. The Journal Committee is [...]

Note New Date To Celebrate Our Journal, Shul, And The 2024 Honoree2024-07-11T13:03:44-04:00

Sisterhood President Adrianne Greenberg Honors Two GHS Students

Synagogue Bestows Scholarship Awards For Community Service Representing our shul on Thursday, June 6, at the annual Awards Breakfast at Greenport High School, Sisterhood President Adrianne Greenberg called the names of two graduating seniors to receive scholarship awards for service to the community. In presenting the award to Stanly Rivas, the Sisterhood President said, “Stanly has faced the devastating loss of a beloved teacher, and it is a testament to his character that he [...]

Sisterhood President Adrianne Greenberg Honors Two GHS Students2024-07-11T13:02:27-04:00

‘Tikkun Olam is busy,’ Says Group Coordinator Veronica Kaliski.

Common Ground gardeners Tom Byrne and Veronica Kaliski, left, and Madelyn Rothman have been planting and harvesting veggies and herbs in the CTI beds, then donating the crops to CAST, which according to the charity is now serving 1,490 families in Southold Town. The group could use a couple of extra hands for gardening chores. Those interested can contact Veronica at ctigreenport@gmail.com/. Also from Tikkun Olam, the group has donated $400 from its operating [...]

‘Tikkun Olam is busy,’ Says Group Coordinator Veronica Kaliski.2024-12-22T23:22:14-05:00

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