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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 SuccessTifereth Israel Greenport2024-07-31T23:24:03-04:00

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 RabbiTifereth Israel Greenport2024-07-31T18:15:08-04:00

“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?”Tifereth Israel Greenport2024-07-31T18:13:49-04:00

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 JournalTifereth Israel Greenport2024-08-16T12:13:31-04:00

“A Conversation between Truth and Peace”

Crossing the United States is fascinating, whether by air, auto, water, or train, as I did it this time. I was traveling to my cousin David’s wedding in Ventura, California, and I decided to take the scenic route. It was a different experience. No need to pack and unpack. The food was good, and the company was interesting. We stopped in some of the small towns, usually in the “flyover states.” It took four days and [...]

“A Conversation between Truth and Peace”Tifereth Israel Greenport2024-06-27T16:46:14-04:00

“On The Move”

You never realize how much stuff you have until you try to move it — from here, where you and your family may have lived, collected, and saved a half-lifetime of possessions — to there, where a comfortable but more intimate nearby space for a single occupant must s -t -r -e -t -c -h to its limit to contain all that you say you cannot live without — plus accommodate one 12-pound pussycat [...]

“On The Move”Tifereth Israel Greenport2024-06-27T17:06:51-04:00

“Graduation”

Last Thursday, I was privileged to stand with more than 70 fellow graduates on the campus of the Jewish Theological Seminary, which this year celebrated its 130th commencement ceremony. Wolf Blitzer, the CNN anchor, delivered the commencement address, which offered inspiring personal stories about his Jewish upbringing. He also shared his observation regarding the surge in antisemitism, but was still hopeful about the Jewish future in America. Reflecting on that experience, I was reminded of a message I wrote [...]

“Graduation”Tifereth Israel Greenport2024-05-28T11:48:04-04:00

“President redux”

The phrase “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch” jumps to mind as I venture here that nominated routinely means elected. Might not happen. A dark horse candidate could emerge, wresting the presidency from my hands and leaving me with egg all over my face for daring to write presumptively. Not until Congregation Tifereth Israel’s Annual Meeting in June will the election of officers for the coming year take place. Although past experience indicates [...]

“President redux”Tifereth Israel Greenport2024-05-28T11:48:35-04:00

Indigenous Jews on Columbia Campus

My experience at Columbia University before and after Oct. 7 It was a profound time to be on the Columbia University campus during the October 7th events and their aftermath. I returned to school to finish a master’s degree I started 10 years earlier and found myself in the middle of the Jewish people and Israel’s toughest battles. I found out that in the frequently discussed notion of Jewish indigenousness to the land of Israel, the perception in [...]

Indigenous Jews on Columbia CampusTifereth Israel Greenport2024-06-10T13:31:07-04:00

To Make A Yellow Candle Charitable Contribution…

Should you wish to acknowledge receipt of your candle with a charitable contribution, we suggest that you consider a gift in a multiple of $18, the number that represents life — chai — to Congregation Tifereth Israel, and designate it for the Yellow Candle Project. The shul will, in turn, donate the full amount of all the contributions to Greenport High School to help finance a visit to the Museum of Jewish Heritage, a fitting [...]

To Make A Yellow Candle Charitable Contribution…Tifereth Israel Greenport2024-05-03T14:17:36-04:00

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