David Jacobs, the writer and producer who created the primetime soap operas “Dallas” and “Knots Landing” died on August 23 at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, CA. He was 84. “Dallas aired for 14 seasons and 3576 episodes, starting out as a five-part miniseries in April 1978 before wrapping in May 1991. It was the No. 1 show in the Nielsen ratings after its 4th, 5th and 7th seasons. Meanwhile, the spinoff, “Knots [...]
Fall session classes starts Thursday, September 7 and ends on Thursday, November 2 with no classes on Thursday, September 14 (Erev, Erev Rosh Hashanah), Monday 18, Thursday 21, and Monday September 25 (through the High Holidays but ending just before Sukkot). Resuming Thursday September 28 Equipment needed: two pairs of weights, one heavy and one light: e.g., 5 lbs and 3 lbs, or 6 lbs and 4 lbs, also a mat. Please call Laurie 631-566-0526 to [...]
As you browse through the articles in this month’s issue of The Shofar, you will notice not one but several opportunities to demonstrate your volunteer spirit, to freely give time and labor to a community endeavor, as the official definition is stated. Will you step forward? First Friday: Host an Oneg Shabbat on the First Friday of October, November or December. Break-the-fast: Help us shop, slice, roll, plate, arrange foods for the break-the-fast meal. [...]
“The 2023 High Holiday Matching Gift Campaign” As the High Holidays approach and we come together as a vibrant community in our spiritual home of 125 years, we set aside worldly distractions in repentance and in prayer. We come together to celebrate with our community. YOU are that community. YOU make our community thrive. YOU are responsible for our success and our vitality. We need YOU to join our 2023 High Holiday Leadership Donors, who [...]
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Greenport Synagogue Joins Worldwide Movement To Observe ‘Fast of Isaiah’ on Yom Kippur Cans For CAST Will Feed The Hungry Congregation Tifereth Israel Synagogue in Greenport will participate in the worldwide movement to feed the hungry as part of the annual observance of the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, to be celebrated this year on Monday, Sept. 25. Yom Kippur, a day of atonement, is often referred to as the “Fast of Isaiah” for [...]
On the third day of my trip to Alaska, I was on my way to the Arctic Circle with a Jewish Alaskan, one of the so-called “Frozen Chosen.” Looking at earth as a human head, the Arctic Circle would be its Yarmulke (kippa). The land within the Arctic Circle includes eight countries: United States, Russia, Canada, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark (Greenland), and Iceland — countries that may disagree yet, like the human head, opposing ideas [...]
The other day, my daughter Jenny was looking at a photograph framed and mounted on a wall in my house. “Of all the art you have here, Mom, this is my favorite,” she said. That surprised me. Although I, too, am drawn to the photo, it seems such a trifle when compared to some of the larger pieces placed elsewhere. I purchased the photograph about 15 years ago, having seen the image published in The [...]
Saturday, August 26: Shabbat Service with Jewish Congregation of Maui, led by Rabbi Gadi, 3:30 p.m., Zoom link below You are invited to join the Jewish Congregation of Maui for a Shabbat service, led by Rabbi Gadi. The service will begin at 3:30 p.m. Eastern time (9:30 a.m. in O’ahu). To join, click the link here : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5284619173?pwd=T0p6c3p0WVdySmt0czJOZGhzRnhEUT09 Meeting ID: 528 461 9173 Passcode: 1818 Phone Dial In: 17193594580 Code: 5284619173# Passcode: 1818# [...]
A red and white theme for the holiday of Tu B’Av was reflected in roses, room décor, and apparel as shul members gathered for a “Lunch and Love” event in the community room on Wednesday, August 2. Rabbi Gadi provided a history of the holiday and the occurrences that make among the happiest on the Jewish calendar. The kitchen crew, led by Chef Joanna Paulsen, turned out fabulous salads, served with tasty breads, and a [...]
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