Shul News & Notes
To Make A Yellow Candle Charitable Contribution…
Should you wish to acknowledge receipt of your candle with a charitable contribution, we suggest that you consider a gift in a multiple of $18, the number that represents life — chai — to Congregation Tifereth Israel, and designate it for the Yellow Candle Project. The shul will, in turn, donate the full amount of all the contributions to Greenport High School to help finance a visit to the Museum of Jewish Heritage, a fitting conclusion to the 10th-graders’ unit on the Holocaust.
You can contribute online at our website — www.tiferethisraelgreenport.org — or by sending a check to the shul at P.O. Box 659, Greenport, NY 11944.
Hamantaschen, Music, Dancing, Costumes, Fun: Happy Purim Everyone
Photos by Sara Bloom
GEM Interfaith Event Recognizes Easter/Passover Over Matzaball Soup
Rabbi Gadi, Pastor Ann Van Cleef, and Don Russo, guests at the GEM interfaith event, display a poster of the shul’s “adopted” brothers, held hostage in Gaza. The Israel-Hamas War and the hostage-taking are uppermost as Jews throughout the world observe Passover, a holiday that celebrates freedom and rebirth. Pictured right, the event’s kitchen crew, from left, Dora, Sara, Joanna, Roberta and Carol. Photos by Beth Young and Sara Bloom
Tikkun Olam: From Our Shul To John’s Place At Saint Agnes Church
Tikkun Olam members Veronica Kaliski, center, and Madelyn Rothman, right, deliver purchases and contributions of men’s clothing to Alex Zimardo, coordinator of John’s Place at St. Agnes Church in Greenport. In a thank-you letter to the group, the coordinator wrote, “Having other organizations willing to support our efforts with this vulnerable population is truly a blessing. We are grateful to be a part of a community that cares.”
John’s Place provides a safe, warm and dry place to sleep, also hot showers, nourishing meals, and warm winter clothing for homeless men.
Tikkun Olam spearheaded a February campaign at our shul, seeking contributions of men’s clothing for the shelter housed within the church.
Many Tikkun Olam campaigns throughout the year benefit CAST’s charitable work. When the group learned about the need at John’s Place, they added that charity to their work in the community on behalf of our shul.
Members of Tikkun Olam are Veronica Kaliski, Susan Rosenstreich, Madelyn Rothman and Cookie Slade.
For more information about the group, email ctigreenport@gmail.com with a message for Veronica Kaliski.
John’s Place photo
Purim Celebration
Jewish Holiday Of Purim Observed At Greenport Synagogue
With Megillah Reading, Fun Costumes, and Hamantaschen
Congregation Tifereth Israel in Greenport invites community residents and visitors to join the membership in the observance of the Jewish holiday of Purim. The Biblical story of Queen Esther will be read, followed by a social hour consisting of hamantaschen, the
filled, tri-cornered confection traditionally served for the holiday. The event will take place on Sunday, March 24, at 11 a.m., at the synagogue on Fourth Street. Rabbi Gadi Capela, spiritual leader of the synagogue, will lead the service.
The Scroll of Esther recounts the Biblical narrative in which Esther, the queen, saves the Jewish people from the evil Haman, the king’s advisor, who plotted to exterminate all the Jews in Persia. When Esther pleaded with the king for the salvation of her people, the
king reversed the decree and hanged the evil Haman for his plot. Purim is a joyous holiday. During the reading of the Scroll of Esther, listeners spin loud noisemakers, called groggers, each time Haman’s name is mentioned. Many of those attending dress in costumes to celebrate the king and the queen and other characters in the ancient tale.
Hamantaschen, loosely translated as Haman’s hats, are tri-cornered baked goods, filled with fruits and poppy seeds, which legend says were Queen Esther’s favorites.
The synagogue is located at 519 Fourth Street, immediately south of the intersection of Fourth and Front Streets in Greenport. The reading will take place in the historic sanctuary of the synagogue, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
For more information, call the synagogue at 631-477-0232.
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