Shul News & Notes

2019 Pilgrimage Events

Come Hear First Hand!

Rabbi Gadi and Project-Genesis Interfaith Peace Proposal for the Holy Land that will be presented on the last day of the upcoming Pilgrimage on February 11th, 2019 The public is cordially invited to hear the proposal and view Rabbi Gadi’s video

Saturday, January, 19th, 7:30PM

Peconic Landing-Social Hall 1500 Brecknock Rd., Greenport,

Sunday, January, 20th, 4PM

Shrine of Our Lady of the Island 258 Eastport Manor Rd.,Manorville

Those making the Pilgrimage will be meeting following the event

Monday, February 11th, 7PM

Leonardo Plaza Hotel Jerusalem, Israel

Light Refreshment will be served

HOLIDAY CLOTHING DRIVE FOR KIDS

Sisterhood of Congregation Tifereth Israel Supports CAST

The concept of Tikun Olam is central to our Jewish beliefs. The Sisterhood is taking this opportunity to put Tikun Olam into action through a relationship with CAST by providing much needed warm clothing for children for the holiday season.

We are asking members of our Congregation to donate new pajamas, gloves, mittens, hats and scarves for children from 6 months to 18 years old.  If you prefer you can make out a check to CTI directly and send it to the Sisterhood of Congregation Tifereth Israel 519 Fourth Street, Greenport 11944 and the funds will be used to purchase these items.

Donations can be dropped off at the Synagogue with Andrea on the following days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8-12 AM and CAST will pick them up by December 17.

In Pittsburgh we have seen the horror of hate. Let’s join together in an act of love.

 “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”  –Anne Frank

Hanukkah Celebration Dec. 2

Menorah Lighting in Mitchell Park And Latke Party At The Shul Klezmer Band, KVETCH,  Adds To The Fun

Congregation Tifereth Israel invites members and friends to Mitchell Park on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 5 p.m., to witness the lighting of Greenport’s Hanukkah menorah, which is taking place this year on the first night of the eight-night holiday. In the spirit of ecumenism, the menorah will remain lighted throughout the holiday season, sharing the park with the Village’s Christmas tree in a display of friendship and respect among religions.

All those who attend the menorah lighting in the park are invited to join the members and friends of the congregation for a Hanukkah party in the community room of the synagogue. Latkes and jelly doughnuts — traditional foods associated with Hanukkah — will be served.

KVETCH, a klezmer band, will add to the festivities, thanks to a contribution from the Marshall S. Hurwitz Fund. Musicians are Andrea Urist, flute/tenor sax; Steve Wishnia, bass; Marilyn Glickman Gold, accordion; and Peter Kowalsky, doumbek/Greek baglama/baritone horn.

Rabbi Gadi will lead those attending the menorah lighting ceremony in blessings and songs of the holiday. Scheduled to participate in the Mitchell Park program are synagogue president Susan Rosenstreich and other local dignitaries.

The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, called the Festival of Lights, commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem after desecration by Antiochus IV during the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah also is a reminder of the miracle that took place then. With only enough consecrated oil to fuel the eternal flame in the Temple for one day, the oil burned for eight days — the length of time needed to press, prepare and consecrate sacred oil.

In recognition of the importance of oil in this holiday, observers prepare and eat foods deep-fried in oil, such as potato pancakes and jelly doughnuts. Other celebrations associated with Hanukkah include playing the Dreidel (a kind of top) Game, exchanging gifts, and giving gelt (money), commemorated by small net bags of gold foil-covered chocolate coins.

For more information about the menorah lighting in Mitchell Park or The Latke Party at Congregation Tifereth Israel, 519 Fourth Street, Greenport, NY 11944 or call the synagogue at 631-477-0232.

In light of the recent tragedy in Pittsburgh, it’s more important than ever to come together. Rabbi Gadi Capela and Father Roy Tvrdik on CMM, sharing their work on Project Genesis and how it brings people of different faiths and backgrounds together.