“The Sin of War”

Every time I read the name Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, I behold the embodiment of the sin of war. Sin and war are also the two words that make up his name. Like Haman in ancient Persia, who plotted to annihilate a nation, Hamas today holds the same agenda, only by a different name. Gaza has submitted to the sin of war in the underground of Hamas’ state of death. When death [...]

“The Sin of War”2024-03-28T16:42:15-04:00

“The Festive Meal”

Memory is flawed. Images and details surface in the mind and, from those bits, a composite of a past experience emerges. Sometimes the memory is blurred, lost in a haze of maybe’s that the passage of time has largely swallowed. Siblings central to a family happening may have different recollections of how an event unfolded — unique perspectives and points of view on the same experience, even though all were present and participating. For sure, [...]

“The Festive Meal”2024-03-28T16:39:20-04:00

Yellow Candle Project

Tikkun Olam has volunteered to coordinate the packaging and distribution of candles for the Yellow Candle Project that the shul undertakes in observance of Yom Hashoah each May. Veronica Kaliski, who heads the Tikkun Olam group, is looking for additional volunteers to help with packaging, delivery and mailing. Please email ctigreenport@gmail.com with a message for Veronica to help with this program to honor those lost in the Holocaust.

Yellow Candle Project2024-02-29T21:19:36-05:00

In March Selection, Book Circle Follows The Displacement Of A Family

At its next meeting, to be held on Thursday, April 4 at 3 p.m., on Zoom, the Book Circle will consider a novel by Elizabeth Graver titled Kantika, a word translated from Ladino as “song.”             In this work, readers will meet Rebecca Cohen and her family as they traverse four countries that test their endurance to maintain the family dynamic. The book group meets monthly to explore the writing of Jewish authors and/or [...]

In March Selection, Book Circle Follows The Displacement Of A Family2024-03-28T16:33:22-04:00

“Learning Torah at our Shul”

It was one of those moments in synagogue that intrigued me, challenged me to look deeper at Torah commentary. In discourse this Shabbat about the clothing of the High Priest, I was explaining the difference between the word tzitz at the forehead of the High Priest in Exodus 28:36, and tzitzit – the tassels with the singular blue string that we are commanded to extend from the Talit. Twice a day, we read in the [...]

“Learning Torah at our Shul”2024-02-26T12:54:45-05:00

“John Lewis: Still Delivering Hope”

As I write this message for the March issue of The Shofar, the snowfall that began a few hours ago is deepening on my property. From the windows of my office here at home, I can see it accumulating, hanging heavy on the pine trees. It is still February as I write, a time designated to observe Black History Month. And like every year at this time, and just a night or two ago, [...]

“John Lewis: Still Delivering Hope”2024-02-26T12:53:00-05:00

Maimonides Across Eight Centuries, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. in-person/Zoom

The Golden Path: Maimonides Across Eight Centuries You are invited to join the East End Jewish Community Council (EEJCC) for a private tour, guided by the exhibition curator Dr. David Sclar and Rabbi Gadi Capela at the Center for Jewish History 15 W. 16th Street, Manhattan in-person and on Zoom Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. *Exhibit closes February 29th The exhibition features highlights from the Hartman Family Collection of Manuscripts and Rare Books, [...]

Maimonides Across Eight Centuries, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. in-person/Zoom2024-02-15T20:01:13-05:00

Israel Accused Of Genocide In International Court Of Justice

After three months of war against Hamas, Israel faced a charge of genocide at a proceeding at the International Court of Justice in The Hague on Jan. 11, as South Africa argued that Israel “means to create conditions of death” in Gaza and demanded the court order an emergency suspension of the military campaign. Israel categorically denied the genocide accusation and presented its defense on Jan. 12, the second day of the two-day hearing in [...]

Israel Accused Of Genocide In International Court Of Justice2024-02-01T11:45:46-05:00

Rabbi’s Classes Began Thursday, Jan. 25, At The Parsonage And On Zoom

Hebrew at 4:30 p.m.; Trope Trainer at 5:30 p.m. Newcomers Welcome  Adding to the education program at our shul, Rabbi Gadi has announced the restart of his Hebrew class, and the continuation of Trope Trainer, both to begin on Thursday, Jan. 25. Because the exercise class also meets on Thursday, the two education classes will be held at the parsonage. The Hebrew class and the Trope Trainer curriculum are related in that both prepare [...]

Rabbi’s Classes Began Thursday, Jan. 25, At The Parsonage And On Zoom2024-02-07T20:35:56-05:00

Tikkun Olam Continues Charitable Work On Behalf Of John’s Place

Shul members spearheading Tikkun Olam at our shul have designated February as the time they will initiate a drive to provide gently-used warm winter outerwear plus T-shirts, socks and underwear to the 30-40 homeless men who seek out John’s Place every Tuesday night. John’s Place, located in the Parish Hall of St. Agnes Church in Greenport, provides the men with a warm place to sleep, hot showers, and clothing from November through April. John’s Place [...]

Tikkun Olam Continues Charitable Work On Behalf Of John’s Place2024-02-01T11:38:54-05:00
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