Vaccination mandates for entering shul effective March 22, 2022

Vaccination mandates for entering shul effective March  22, 2022 You must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, including the booster shot, by March 22, in order to attend services or programs in the synagogue. At the same time, we continue to have services available on Zoom. Please email proof of your vaccination and booster to ctigreenport@gmail.com. If you have already sent us your vaccination documentation, just update your record with the booster file. In establishing this mandate, [...]

Vaccination mandates for entering shul effective March 22, 20222022-02-24T16:18:01-05:00

A Change: Due Date When Dues Are Due

Acting on a recommendation by the shul’s Finance Committee, the Board of Directors, at the Jan. 16 meeting, approved the following  motion: Dues notices sent on Nov. 1, 2021 for the calendar year beginning Jan. 1, 2022 through Dec. 31, 2022 are payable no later than Sept. 1, 2022. (This motion advances the payable-by date from Dec. 31 to Sept. 1.) Treasurer Alan Garmise reported good responses so far from dues notices sent on Nov. [...]

A Change: Due Date When Dues Are Due2022-01-30T16:32:02-05:00

Oculus: Eye On The Arts/A Communal Activity

The Shehecheyanu Curtain, a mural art project initiated by the shul’s Judaism and the Arts group, has posted the first group of submissions. The curtain encourages all shul folks and friends to illustrate in painting, photography, poetry, storytelling, quilting, sewing, collage, etc., personal thoughts about the effects of Covid. Creative work was submitted by, from left, Saul Rosenstreich, Susan Bloom, Roberta Garris, Hedy Campeas, Sara Bloom, Susan Rosenstreich, and Cookie Slade. What are your thoughts [...]

Oculus: Eye On The Arts/A Communal Activity2022-01-30T16:30:52-05:00

Tikkun Olam Initiative Announces Plans For The First Quarter Of 2022

The Tikkun Olam Initiative continues its outreach throughout the year. Here are first quarter plans: Due to Covid, the citizenship course scheduled to be held at our shul in January was postponed. The group is hoping to provide the course in the spring. Those starting indoor seedlings now for spring/summer gardens are asked to plant a few extras for CAST clients. Tomatoes are particularly welcome contributions. The group provides directions for plant maintenance in English [...]

Tikkun Olam Initiative Announces Plans For The First Quarter Of 20222022-01-30T16:25:15-05:00

Shul Limits Sanctuary Attendance as Covid Variant Omicron Escalates

Moving quickly to respond to Omicron, the Covid variant now escalating in Suffolk County, the shul’s Board of Directors has voted to keep the synagogue open but is limiting in-person sanctuary attendance for all services and events to 5 people — 4 plus Rabbi Gadi. In this way, streaming on Zoom will continue to offer worshippers the sacred backdrop of our sanctuary with Rabbi Gadi in the pulpit without exposing our vulnerable population to the [...]

Shul Limits Sanctuary Attendance as Covid Variant Omicron Escalates2022-02-24T16:15:46-05:00

Welcoming new members

The Shofar joins the membership in welcoming the following new member families to our congregation: Gordon and Debbie Henry of Southold, Steve Israel and Cara Longworth of Oyster Bay and Southold, and David Kaplan of East Hills and Southold. We look forward to meeting our new members and participating with them in the shul’s spiritual, educational and social activities.

Welcoming new members2021-10-11T11:49:15-04:00

Burial Plots For Purchase

The East End Jewish Community Council, led by Rabbi Gadi, offers burial plots for purchase in the Adrien Felder section of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism Cemetery in Calverton. Plots are available for $1,650. For more information, call 631-353-0803 or 631-477-0232 or email eastendjewishcommunity@gmail.com/.

Burial Plots For Purchase2021-09-30T13:25:44-04:00

Letter from Sara Bloom

“Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.”                                                                                                                                 —A. A. Milne I cannot estimate the size of my heart, but I think, unlike Piglet’s, it must be voluminous to hold all the gratitude I want to express to members of this congregation — and beyond — for supporting our journal, our shul and, yes, supporting me as this year’s journal honoree. [...]

Letter from Sara Bloom2021-09-09T13:01:08-04:00

Letter from Cathy Demeroto

Dear Members of Congregation Tifereth Israel, Community Action Southold Town, Inc. (CAST) would like to thank Congregation Tifereth Israel for its generous support over the past year. As you are well aware, the COVID-19 health and economic crisis was very challenging, and people of color, low-income families, and rural communities were hit the hardest. CAST could not have met the unprecedented need without the support of the local community, including Congregation Tifereth Israel. We want [...]

Letter from Cathy Demeroto2021-08-05T13:16:52-04:00

Mens’ Club Invite

With the gradual return to “normalcy”, the Mens’ Club committee has been working to revitalize the long held traditions of our organization. However, before all else, we would like to extend our most heartfelt thanks to Micah Kaplan, M.D. for his dedication, years of service as President, and commitment to our Club and Congregation. We are indebted to you and your guidance. We are having our first meeting of this year on Tuesday, May, [...]

Mens’ Club Invite2021-05-27T22:29:31-04:00

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