Shul News & Notes
Thurs, Sept. 3: Virtual Journal Goes Live at 5; Zoom Party Set
The 2020 Virtual Journal is going live at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3. All shul members and guests are invited to the launch party for a sneak peek at the eye-popping colors and hi-tech graphics designed by shul member Joanna Paulsen and office assistant Andrea Blaga. Also on tap are videos centered on our honoree, Susan Rosenstreich, from her friends and family who may be revealing the “real” Suzi — her serious side, and…well, we’ll see…
When the idea of a virtual journal was first proposed by the shul’s Fundraising Committee, lively debate gave the committee pause. Should we? Shouldn’t we? Would members and friends and our cadre of commercial advertisers support it?
The committee needn’t have worried. The 2020 Virtual Journal is a resounding success, as all are invited to see on Sept. 3, when messages and ads go live to a global audience. The 2020 Virtual Journal is strikingly colorful and typographically interesting, thanks to the design elements available on an online platform and the computer expertise of Joanna and Andrea, who composed each page to be graphically attractive.
The Shofar learned that advertisers were enthusiastic about the benefits package that accompanied inclusion in the journal, including postings on Facebook, Instagram, and a year-long presence on a Shofar list of supporters. Other incentives that motivated advertisers, members and friends is the reach of a virtual publication, which is far beyond that of a print publication. Reach, after all, is free — with no production costs — and also virtually unlimited as it travels across the globe. This is good for advertisers and a boon for our shul.
If any readers have missed the deadline yet still want to be included, The Shofar was assured that late-arriving ads could be inserted within the pages of the journal, with all the benefits of participation for the remainder of the online run. Those interested in adding their voices to the 2020 Virtual Journal can respond to adsforctijournal@gmail.com.
To access the Virtual Journal — after 5 p.m. on Sept. 3 — click here: http://e3d.7d4.mywebsitetransfer.com/journal/
Would You Like A Jewish Calendar For The Coming Year — Elul 5780-Elul 5781?
Once Again, the Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport has underwritten the annual Jewish calendar, and has delivered a stack of them to our shul, ready for distribution. Ay, there’s the rub… The shul building is closed and will remain so throughout the public health emergency posed by the spread of Covid-19, the coronavirus pandemic.
Ever prepared to meet whatever challenge arises, the Men’s Club has stepped forward and will deliver or mail a Horton-Mathie Jewish calendar to interested members, at no charge. In the spirit of good will for the New Year, one of our shul members has generously offered to pay for all mailing costs.
To receive a Jewish calendar, please email Shofar editor Sara Bloom at sbblazer@hotmail.com/. Include your name and mailing address, and please be patient; it’s a busy time of year. L’Shanah Tovah.
Enthusiastic Audiences Zoom In For ‘Lunch and Learn’
The idea for a Lunch and Learn program was an initiative inspired by the shuttering of our synagogue in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The organizers of the program were concerned about helping members maintain a connection to the shul and each other while the doors were locked and everyone was sheltering in place at home. Enter Lunch and Learn.
Every Monday, Lunch and Learners zoom in (via Zoom, a videoconferencing antidote to the shelter-in-place restrictions) for sessions led mostly by our members. Recent offerings included quilting with Roberta Garris, family history with Dede Whitsit, ukulele basics with Ellen Jaffe, all about the flute with Bill Packard, and the joy of chicken farming with Cookie and Michael Slade.
Each Thursday, Rabbi Gadi fills the noontime slot with probing questions about Judaism, often a follow-up to the theme of the Monday program. During August and upcoming in September, Rabbi Gadi is offering preparation for the upcoming High Holidays, including the covenants of the three Hebrew patriarchs — Abraham, Isaac and Jacob — and the four Hebrew matriarchs — Sarah, Rachel, Rebecca and Leah.
What have we cooked up for the fall? Zoom at noon every Monday and Thursday at noon, and find out. You’ll discover that our shul members are pretty talented and interesting folks, willing to share ideas and expertise with viewers. There’s always discussion, Q&A, and chitchat. It’s instructive, it’s entertaining, it’s fun.
To Zoom at noon for Lunch and Learn, visit www.tiferethisraelgreenport.org, click on “Go to meeting/services,” follow the prompts, and enter code 955110. Come learn. Bring lunch.
The Lunch and Learn program joins Danielle Grafas and Angelo Zisimopoulos in thanking Dr. Lewis Teperman for his heroic work in saving the lives of baby Athena and her mother. Shul member Lewis Teperman honored our L&L program at its July 9 session. Newsday photo
High Holy Days – Schedule of Services
All Services on Zoom, Unless Indicated ‘In-person’
Schedule of Services/Rosh Hashanah
Friday, Sept. 18/1 Tishrei Erev Rosh Hashanah 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 19/1Tishrei Rosh Hashanah/1st day 9:30 a.m.-noon
Sunday, Sept. 20/2 Tishrei Rosh Hashanah/2nd day 9:30 a.m.-noon
*In-person Tashlich 1 p.m.
*Tashlich: meet behind the Seaport Museum, next to the Shelter Island Ferry in Greenport.
Masks are required; social distancing will be observed.
Schedule of Services/Yom Kippur
Sunday, Sept. 27/10Tishrei Kol Nidre 6:30-8 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 28/10 Tishrei Yom Kippur Service 9:30 a.m.-noon
Zoom Yizkor noon
*In person Yizkor 1 p.m.
*In-person Yizkor: meet in Andrew Levin Park. Participants will stand for the brief service. Printed copies of the service will be available; participants are asked to take their copies home.
Masks are required; social distancing will be observed.
Mincha Service 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Ne’ilah Service 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Additional Services
Friday, Oct. 2/15 Tishrei Sukkot 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 3/15 Tishrei Sukkot 9:30 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 9/22 Tishrei Shemimi Atzeret 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct 10/22 Tishrei Simchat Torah 9:30 a.m.
Shul Organizes Curbside Pickup for High Holy Days Prayer Books
Members who want to have their own prayer book for High Holy Days services can take advantage of curbside pickup on the following dates and times: Sept 10 (1-3 p.m.); Sept. 14 (2-4 p.m.); Sept. 15 (10 a.m.-noon); Sept. 17 ( 11 a.m.-1p.m.). Please do not come into the shul or get out of your car. Volunteers will hand you a prayer book through your open car window. Books have been donated; no need to return. Contributions optional. Questions? Call Elaine at 631-765-3504.
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