Shul News & Notes
Standing Room Only At Peconic Landing Menorah Lighting Ceremony
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.
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Tikkun Olam Group Thanks Members And Friends For Their Generosity
Once again, our shul has shown its generous spirit by filling the big red barrel with toys and games and fun crafts for kids. All was delivered to CAST in time for gift-giving and fun times for kids at Christmas.
CAST clients were most grateful, said Veronica Kaliski, chair of the Tikkun Olam committee at our shul, the group that responds to those in need on behalf of the shul. Among other initiatives, the group sets up the big red barrel for collections of cans of food, personal items, school supplies and the December Holiday Toy Drive. Beneficiaries of the group’s efforts are charities in our community, including CAST, John’s Place, and others as the need becomes apparent. The group also maintains garden beds at Common Ground, and donates the produce and herbs to CAST’s food pantry, which is filled with a storehouse of merchandise and fresh veggies. In addition, the group purchases whole chickens ready for roasting, for CAST clients.
Thank you to all who contributed this year.
Members of the Tikkun Olam group are Veronica Kaliski, chair, also Madelyn Rothman, Susan Rosenstreich, and Cookie Slade. Tom Byrne photo
Book Circle Explores Drama Surrounding John Singer-Sargent’s Portraits Of The Wertheimer Family
The Book Circle will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at 3:30 p.m., on Zoom to discuss Jean Strouse’s A Family Romance.
The story captures the drama, mystery and intrigue surrounding John Singer Sargent’s 12 portraits of the Wertheimer family. Asher Wertheimer, an eminent London art dealer bequeathed the portraits to the National Gallery in London, a controversial gift that would see a family of Jews appearing alongside the Anglo-Saxon aristocrats painted by earlier masters.
For more information about the Book Circle and its selection, email ctigreenport.org and leave a message for Susan Rosenstreich, coordinator of the group.
Tikkun Olam Group Thanks Members And Friends For Their Generosity
Once again, our shul has shown its generous spirit by filling the big red barrel with toys and games and fun crafts for kids. All was delivered to CAST in time for gift-giving and fun times for kids at Christmas.Thank you to all who contributed this year.
Members of the Tikkun Olam group are Veronica Kaliski, chair, also Madelyn Rothman, Susan Rosenstreich, and Cookie Slade.
Chuck Simon Is Planning A Different Shabbat Morning; Plan To Come
Bet you weren’t expecting coffee and Danish. And yet…
So come to the shul on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 9:30 for hot coffee and delicious Danish pastry to begin a different sort of Shabbat service. You’ll sing a bit, you’ll learn a little Talmud, You’ll say kaddish, you’ll learn the real story about Hanukkah and a so-called miracle…and yes, you’ll enjoy coffee and Danish, too.
Join Chuck Simon, a terrific storyteller who will lead us through a familiar story in a whole new way.
Please let us know you’re coming. Contact Elaine Goldman at 631-765-3504.
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