Shul News & Notes

Hanukkah Event Draws Crowd Of Members And Greenport Villagers

Tifereth Israel Greenport2025-02-04T14:29:36-05:00February 4th, 2025|

On a clear night in Greenport’s village center, shul members, guests and villagers gathered in Mitchell Park to light the public menorah, sited a few feet from the village Christmas tree as a sign of ecumenism. Rabbi Gadi led the crowd in reciting the blessings before illuminating the menorah on the 5th night of the 8-night observance.

Following the ceremony, all walked two blocks west to the synagogue on Fourth Street for Hanukkah latkes and jelly donuts (foods fried in oil) that remind us of the miracle of the small cruse of oil that burned for eight days.

Music by Ron Rothman, Dave Berson and friends, and lots of socializing capped a fun-filled celebration, chaired by Adrianne Greenberg, with assistance from Sara Bloom, Suri Lan-Brown, Francis DuBois, Roberta Garris, Miriam Gabriel, Paul Jesselsohn, Joanna Paulsen, and Madelyn Rothman. In the park, Hanukkah candles and Christmas lights lit up the sky throughout the holiday season.

SMBloom photos

All-Women’s Tu B’Shevat Seder on Sunday, February 9 at 2PM

Tifereth Israel Greenport2025-02-09T17:52:46-05:00January 9th, 2025|

You are invited to the first all-women’s Tu B’Shevat Seder at Congregation Tifereth Israel on Sunday, February 9 at 2PM
led by Rabbi Suzan Lipson*.

Our theme for the seder is “Branching Out”, preparing ourselves to connect with our inner lives and the spirit of the seder, the promise of Spring and the natural world. Feast on a variety of amazing fruits from almonds to pomegranates and carobs followed by a delicious dessert.

The Tu B’Shevat Seder is only $18.00.
Please bring a friend with you for no extra charge.

CLICK here to make your reservation and include the name of your friend.
RSVP Deadline is Feb 5. You may also make your payment by credit card here .

Join us for this beautiful and meaningful program.

Sincerely,
Ann Hurwitz and Judith K. Weiner
Co-Chairs

* Rabbi Lipson, a friend of our shul, received her smicha in June 2020 from Rabbinical Seminary International. She created and directs the Center for Jewish Studies in Texas, where she counsels those seeking a closer relationship with God.

RSVP

WE ARE FROM HERE Film, Saturday, January 18, at 6:30 PM

Tifereth Israel Greenport2025-01-20T16:45:47-05:00January 8th, 2025|

WE ARE FROM HERE
A Family Story of Indigenous Jews

The film follows Rabbi Gadi Capela, a Columbia University student during the October 7 riots, as he shares his family’s exodus from Yemen during Operation On Wings of Eagles. Highlighting the experiences of over a million Middle Eastern Jews, the film challenges the narrative of Jews as foreign colonialists, emphasizing their indigenous roots and enduring connection to the Land of Israel.
Premiered at Columbia on the Day to Mark the Departure and Expulsion of Jews from Arab Countries, the film and discussion also explore the historical
Jewish-Muslim relations.

Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 6:30 PM
Congregation Tifereth Israel
519 4th St. Greenport

Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/230626645?pwd=NmI4dXpic2NiSjNsY1dFUEVNT3J2Zz09
Meeting ID: 230 626 645; Passcode: 955110

Refreshment will be served
$10 suggested donation

RSVP

Trifecta workout; new session with Laurie Short

Tifereth Israel Greenport2025-03-06T16:49:16-05:00January 2nd, 2025|

The new session of Strength Trifecta
starts Monday, January 6 through Thursday, February 27
— no class 20 January for Martin Luther King day.
The cost of the sessions is $150.

Equipment needed: three pairs of weights:
e.g. 8 lb, 5 lb and 2 lb, or 7 lb, 5 lb and 3 lb, also a mat.
Use a suitcase with wheels to transport your weights.

Please call Laurie 631-566-0526 to reserve a place in the class.

Standing Room Only At Peconic Landing Menorah Lighting Ceremony

Tifereth Israel Greenport2025-01-02T19:28:45-05:00January 2nd, 2025|

Rabbi Gadi led a standing-room-only gathering of Peconic Landing residents to usher in the first night of Hanukkah on Dec. 25. More than 50 members of the facility’s Jewish population plus other interested residents, and even members of our shul who had heard about the event, turned out to be a part of one of the first Hanukkah events in recent memory to be held at the facility. As a Christmas tree glistened in the background, lending an ecumenical spirit to the ceremony, the gathering in the front lobby recited the three Hebrew blessings, sang traditional Hanukkah songs, and relished the light of flickering candles. The event on Christmas Day, a rare coincidence, was organized by shul member and Peconic Landing resident Judith K. Weiner, who coordinated the publicity, had the dining room provide traditional refreshments, and planned the evening’s program.