Annual Congregation Meeting; Elect Officers/Directors For 2022-2023

The Nominating Committee has proposed a slate of officers to serve from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023:  President: Judith K. Weiner  Vice president: Sara Bloom Treasurer: Alan Garmise Financial Secretary: Nancy Torchio Recording Secretary: Joanna Paulsen Corresponding Secretary: Elaine Goldman Members at Large: Elizabeth Adams, Suri Lan-Brown, Madelyn Rothman Also sitting on the Board of Directors are Adrianne Greenberg, Sisterhood President; and Thomas Byrne, Men’s Club President. Members of the Nominating Committee are [...]

Annual Congregation Meeting; Elect Officers/Directors For 2022-20232022-06-02T16:12:04-04:00

Oculus: Eye On The Arts

Two new pieces have been added to the Shehechyanu Curtain, left, a painting by Saul Rosenstreich, and a fabric collage by Liz Adams. The curtain envisions responses by congregants to the Covid pandemic and its effect on their lives. New work is encouraged. Contact Saul at ctigreenport@gmail.com to request help completing your concept. SMBloom photos

Oculus: Eye On The Arts2022-07-18T13:06:29-04:00

“Judaism on Roe v. Wade” 

What do we mean by Jewish continuity? This was the main question in our last session of the “Beyond Dispute” series on pivotal Jewish discourse over the centuries. It happened to coincide with the leaked draft of the Supreme Court’s decision on Roe v. Wade and was a good opportunity to explain Jewish views regarding this sensitive issue. From the main question in the class, many others stemmed. For example, is procreation an absolute value in Judaism? What would it mean to [...]

“Judaism on Roe v. Wade” 2022-05-26T23:08:03-04:00

“CTI: A Culture of Possibilities” 

As I consider our capacity to evolve in ever-shifting times, it becomes apparent that this is, indeed, the strength of our synagogue. Our power is in  the community, in our shul family, in our collective responses to change.  Our ability to embrace new technology, new programming, and new  members enriches all of our lives. It strengthens the synagogue, while stabilizing our fiscal house. Our roster of programs and services grows longer and longer. This past year, we [...]

“CTI: A Culture of Possibilities” 2022-05-26T23:03:57-04:00

Yom Ha’aztmaut Sameach!

Dear CTI family, Please join me in wishing the State of Israel “Mazal Tov” for its 74th birthday. A breeze of freedom is blowing through this season, from the ancients to modern times. We remember the rescue from Egypt on Passover, a week later the liberation from Nazi claws, and today, the Day of Independence for the State of Israel. We don’t take anything for granted. In Israel, Independence Day immediately follows Memorial Day. They are back-to-back so we can [...]

Yom Ha’aztmaut Sameach!2022-05-05T17:48:00-04:00

Nominating Committee Announces Slate Of Officers For June 2022-2023

Election at Annual Congregation Meeting, June 12, 10 a.m., on Zoom The Nominating Committee has proposed a slate to serve for one year, beginning June 2022 to June 2023. To contest the slate with additional names, email Susan Rosenstreich at ctigreenport@gmail.com/.  President: Judith K. Weiner  Vice president: Sara Bloom Treasurer: Alan Garmise Financial Secretary: Nancy Torchio Recording Secretary: Joanna Paulsen Corresponding Secretary: Elaine Goldman Members at Large: Elizabeth Adams, Suri Lan-Brown, Madelyn Rothman Also sitting [...]

Nominating Committee Announces Slate Of Officers For June 2022-20232022-04-28T21:27:19-04:00

‘Beyond Dispute’ Course Continues Sundays, May 1, 8 and 15, On Zoom

The spring semester of the JTS “Beyond Dispute” course will continue Sundays, May 1 and 8, and will conclude on Sunday, May 15. All sessions begin at 11:30 a.m., on Zoom. Congregants and friends not previously registered are invited to audit any session.  For more information about joining the remaining sessions, please email ctigreenport@gmail.com with a message for Ann Hurwitz.  Part IV: Disputing the Jewish Future May 1: Can Commitment and Critique Coexist? Teaching Israel [...]

‘Beyond Dispute’ Course Continues Sundays, May 1, 8 and 15, On Zoom2022-04-28T16:45:48-04:00

The Tikkun Olam Group Makes A Happy Easter For CAST Families 

Shul member Veronica Kaliski, who spearheaded the Tikkun Olam Initiative group at our shul, shared with The Shofar a thank-you letter she received from CAST, the recipient of the group’s charitable work. In the letter, Karina Hayes, CAST’s food relief program manager, thanked the TOI and the synagogue for 35 chickens and also the Easter bags that were distributed to CAST families.  Popular with CAST families are the tomato plants that the TOI cultivates for [...]

The Tikkun Olam Group Makes A Happy Easter For CAST Families 2022-04-28T16:04:20-04:00

 “Between a Rock and a Smith Place”

I don’t watch the Oscars, but the slap that Will Smith wielded to Chris Rock’s face is still reverberating. One could ask if it’s worth dedicating a monthly message to this bygone news. Shouldn’t it be relinquished to the pages of history as a negligible episode, especially against the backdrop of current wars and a global pandemic? In other words, shouldn’t we just move on?  The answer I gave myself is, no.   It’s important to address these [...]

 “Between a Rock and a Smith Place”2022-04-28T13:11:08-04:00

 “The Mythical Power of Pesach and Spring” 

As we prayed for peace and joy this Pesach, we were surrounded by the comfort of the traditions we hold so dear — the warm embrace of our shul family, and the visible new beginnings of spring. What a joy it is to discover the surprises as they emerge: the bright yellows of daffodils, the purples of hyacinths, and the halos of forsythia. All become part of the mythical power and experience of Passover.  May [...]

 “The Mythical Power of Pesach and Spring” 2022-04-28T13:10:20-04:00

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