Congregation Tifereth Israel announces A new summer program “Joyfully Jewish” For children ages 5-10 Shabbat mornings, from 9:30-noon July 8, July 22, August 5, August 19 In our program, children will Participate in the Torah service Learn the meaning of Shabbat and the holidays Hear the Bible stories that define our history Understand how Jewish values enrich our lives Discover the joys of being Jewish All accomplished in a spirit of active fun and [...]
Myriam Sarachik, a scientist whose groundbreaking experiments illuminated subtle but fundamental physics in the electronic and magnetic behavior of materials, died Oct. 7 in Manhattan. She was 88. In the 1980s, she began performing her leading-edge work on superconductivity and molecules that acted like magnets. Last year, the American Physical Society awarded her the Medal for Exceptional Achievement in Research for “fundamental contributions to the physics of electronic transport in solids and molecular magnetism.” She [...]
Andrew Silow-Carroll, a respected Jewish journalist who helped revamp the Jewish Telegraphic Agency in his three years as editor-in-chief, will take over the editorship of The Jewish Week at the end of September. He succeeds Gary Rosenblatt, who announced last month that he would step down as editor and publisher after 26 years. Going forward, Rosenblatt will serve as editor-at-large and continue to write for the paper and be involved in several of its [...]
The East End Jewish Community Council invites you to an inspirational and educational Holocaust Remembrance program Sunday May 5th, at 2 p.m. at Temple Israel of Riverhead. Professor and journalist Ron Hollander will discuss what the American press knew and when. There will also be remarks by Det. Shulder of Suffolk County‘s Hate Crimes Bureau and Suffolk County Legislator Al Krupsky, a candle-lighting, music and more.
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Israeli film director Nadav Lapid won the Golden Bear for best feature film at the Berlin International Film Festival in February. Synonyms, a largely autobiographical drama about a young Israeli trying to reinvent himself in modern-day Paris, was one of 16 films in competition at the festival. In his acceptance speech, Lapid dedicated the award to his mother, who had edited much of the film but died during production. The selection committee was headed [...]
Gather Ye Treasures For The Annual Back Room Sale The shul’s annual Back Room Sale will be held this year on Sunday, Aug. 19. That date may sound off in the distance, but believe it or not, it’s not too soon to start collecting items for the event. For example, if you haven’t used an item for five years or more, chances are it will sit on the shelf unused for five more years. Why [...]
Artists To Explore Jewish Themes Represented In Gallery Show at Greenport Synagogue Public Is Invited To Participate In Illuminating Give-And-Take Five local artists, whose work is currently on display in a show titled “Who Art Thou,” mounted in the community room at Congregation Tifereth Israel, will participate in an informal and interactive art talk at the synagogue, following the regular Friday night (Shabbat) service on April 27. The public is invited to attend the [...]
East End Jewish Community Council presented its 5th Annual UNITY HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL SERVICE on Sunday, April 15, 2018, At Temple Israel of Riverhead PROGRAM “Eli Eli” – Cantorial Soloist Ilana Davidson Welcoming remarks by Rabbi Gadi Capela – EEJCC President FIRST CANDLE Rabbi Barbara Sheryll – EEJCC Trustee, to light the first candle in memory of the children in the Holocaust. Reading of the Poem “Butterfly” from: I Never Saw Another Butterfly – A [...]
Sunday, August 13th 9am - 1pm It's the biggest sale we have ever had with thousands of items (tools, household items, children's toys, furniture, etc.) Come to the Synagogue!
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