Shul News & Notes
Book Circle To Study Short Story By Tillie Olsen
The Book Circle will meet on Wednesday, May 22, at 2 p.m. in the shul’s community room to study a short story by Tillie Olsen titled “I Stand Here Ironing.” In this piece, the writer imagines meditating on the back-and-forth of life’s journey as she stands at her ironing board, her iron moving back and forth against the fabric. The story first appeared in a collection titled Tell Me A Riddle.
The Book Circle explores literature on Jewish themes by Jewish writers. For more information about the group, and how to join, call the shul and leave a message for Susan Rosenstreich.
Shul Members Step Up To Prepare Onegs and Kiddushim
The Membership is commending Elaine Goldman for arranging Friday evening Onegs and Saturday Kiddush lunches. To that end, many thanks to April preparers Deborah Pittorino, Carol Seigel, Miriam Gabriel and Adrianne Greenberg.
The tasks are simple to perform, and volunteers are needed. Won’t you step up? Please call the shul at 631-477-0232 and leave a message for Elaine, stating your availability.
Adrianne Greenberg Demonstrates Heart And Skills Of A Champ
Shul member Adrianne Greenberg is the 2019 Crystal Club Champion, a biennial tournament hosted by the Legacy Golf and Tennis Club in Port Saint Lucie, FL. Not only did Adrianne win the championship, she won it in a thrilling nail biter on the18th and final hole, edging out her opponent, an excellent, 13-handicap player. And if that weren’t enough, a gallery of onlookers followed the duo in golf carts and on foot to every hole of the match play competition.
Picture this: Score all squared as the golfers tee up at the 18th hole, a challenging par 4 known to undo even the best-of-the-best as it does to Adrianne’s opponent who, after six errant shots, concedes the hole and the tournament, making Adrianne the Crystal Club Champion for 2019.
“It was the most exciting golf tournament I have ever played,” Adrianne told The Shofar. “I had never played with a gallery before. It was nerve wracking and also exciting.”
After the round, the club hosted a celebration with food, drinks and an award presentation. Pictured, a radiant Adrianne with the Crystal Cup in hand.
Holocaust Remembrance Program
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.
Shul Plans Two Passover Seders
Shul members, their families and guests, and visitors to the North Fork are invited to participate in two Passover Seders, to be held on Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20. Rabbi Gadi will lead the Seder service on both nights, in the community room, beginning at 6 p.m.
This is the second consecutive year that the first Seder falls on the Christian holiday of Good Friday, observed as the day Jesus was crucified by Roman authorities. This concurrence adds significance for some observers of both faiths. The night before Jesus was crucified, his last meal was a Seder.
The ceremonial portion of the Passover observance retells the story of the Exodus in which the ancient Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. Jews throughout the world have celebrated Passover for more than 3,000 years, and yet the story of religious freedom is as meaningful today as it was during the time of the Pharaohs. The ceremony will be followed by a festive dinner, catered by Nassau Kosher Kitchen of East Meadow, Long Island.
The Seder follows an order of service prescribed in the Haggadah, which tells the story, explains the symbols, addresses the issue of slavery, reflects on the beauty of freedom, and expresses gratitude to God for life’s many blessings. Among the symbolic foods served at the Seder is a mixture called haroset, made from chopped apples, nuts, wine and spices, which symbolizes the mortar that the Jewish slaves made for bricks in Egypt. Matza is served as a reminder of the hastily prepared unrisen bread made by the Jews as they fled from Egypt across the desert. A roasted lamb bone is a reminder of the sacrifice that spared the Jewish children from God’s plague. Salt water represents tears, and horseradish the bitterness of slavery, but parsley and eggs symbolize rebirth.
The dinner will feature traditional foods associated with the holiday, such as chicken soup with matza balls, homemade gefilte fish, roasted brisket, potato pudding, and fruit and nut desserts.
The cost is $60 per person, no charge for children 12 and under. Reservations are required. Please call Elaine Goldman at 631-765-3504 by Monday, April 1, to reserve a place at the Seder table.
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