Congregation Tifereth Israel - Synagogue on North Fork in Greenport, NY

“The Ties that Bind”

One of the greatest of the Chasidic masters was known as the Maggid of Mezerich. Although already a learned man, the Maggid went to study with the Baal Shem Tov, the founder of the Chasidic [...]

Meet Rabbi Robert Wolkoff: Tifereth Israel’s New Spiritual Leader

We’re delighted to share this wonderful North Fork Sun profile of Rabbi Robert Wolkoff. Learn more about his remarkable journey, his vision for Congregation Tifereth Israel, and his hopes for making our synagogue an [...]

Shabbat text, Sept 4

How Divine is Forgiving? by Marge Piercy It’s a nice concept but what’s under the sculptured draperies? We forgive when we don’t really care because what was done to us brought unexpected harvest, as [...]

A Crumby Guide to Tashlich

Tashlich is the symbolic act of casting away one’s sins by throwing bread crumbs into a body of water, usually during the High Holiday season. Some people have asked what kind of bread crumbs they [...]

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, October 07 2026

Parsha and Poetry class

12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Poetry, Prayer, and Perspective: 3 Years since Oct. 7

7:30 pm-8:30 pm

Thursday, October 08 2026

An Introduction to the Siddur

4:00 pm-5:00 pm

Friday, October 09 2026

Friday Night Service - Hybrid

7:30 pm-8:30 pm

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Congregation Tifereth Israel: Historic Synagogue North Fork Greenport

Congregation Tifereth Israel is a Historic Synagogue on the North Fork in Greenport. It is an egalitarian, inclusive, Conservative synagogue committed to strengthening Jewish values, learning and spiritual well-being as well as building a close, warm and supportive community for all who wish to join.