Shul News & Notes
January Events At Our Shul And Nearby
January 2024 is bursting with activity at our shul, and at sites nearby. Please take a deep breath, review the list below, and plan to attend the special events and opportunities we have programmed for you.
17: “Let’s Talk About Israel” Committee meeting, 7 p.m., on Zoom
19: Oneg Shabbat to celebrate Sara Bloom’s birthday, following services, community room
21: Board of Directors meeting, 9 a.m., on Zoom
21: “Let’s Talk About Israel” speakers preparation, noon, on Zoom
23: Interfaith program about Israel, Rabbi Gadi and other panelists, Peconic Landing, 3 p.m.
25: Holocaust Memorial Service, with Rabbi Gadi and others, Glen Cove Museum, 10 a.m.
26: Shabbat service, recognize International Holocaust Memorial Day, 7:30 p.m., followed
by Oneg Shabbat to observe Tu B’Shevat, 8:30 p.m., in person and on Zoom
28: “Let’s Talk About Israel” please join Rabbi Gadi and guest speakers — Saura Naim — for this major event at our shul, offering informed perspectives and open discussion, moderated by Arthur Riegel, community room and online, refreshments, 11 a.m.
LET’S TALK ABOUT ISRAEL…
On Sunday, Jan. 28, at 11 a.m., we will gather
in the community room at Tifereth Israel (also on Zoom) to talk about this time in Jewish history
• Hear American and Israeli perspectives and points of view offered by Rabbi Gadi, Saura Weiner Naim and Francis DuBois
• Discussion open to all
• Program moderated by Arthur Riegel
On Oct. 7, as we gathered for Shabbat and Simchat Torah
Hamas terrorists launched an unprecedented surprise attack on Israel, infiltrating the country by air, land and sea. Hundreds were taken hostage, and thousands of Israelis and Palestinians have died in the aftermath.
On Nov. 23, as we gathered to celebrate Thanksgiving…
Palestinians participated in six demonstrations across the West Bank.
Hamas released 13 Israeli hostages and 4 Thai nationals.
Israel released 39 Palestinian prisoners.
On Dec. 3, as we gathered for a bagels and lox brunch, and an Art Talk
Iranian armed forces conducted a threatening drone strike near the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Mediterranean Sea. Hamas launched a rocket salvo at Tel Aviv and overnight raids in West Bank towns.
On Dec. 10, as we gathered to light Hanukkah candles
Hamas warned Israel that no hostage would leave Gaza alive without an exchange of prisoners.
On Jan. 1, as we welcomed the New Year with fireworks
Rockets streamed across the midnight sky from Gaza headed to Israel
We may be a small Jewish community in Greenport, NY
But we are Jews. We have a voice.
It Was Sunday, Dec. 10, And We Had A Latkepalluzza At The Shul
Rain. Rain. Rain. It was coming down In buckets, leaving huge puddles in its wake.
Did we care? Not a bit.
We gathered in the community room, where Ron and Dave were making music. Deborah was in the kitchen with her staff, flipping those latkes — 450 by her count — onto platters, and hungry Hanukkah revelers were scarfing them up as fast as they appeared. And who made all those latkes? Women from CAST, learning that veggies as well as potatoes make tasty latkes. Thanks to Adrianne, the tables were set, and the decorations were up. Greenport’s Mayor and members of his staff were in attendance. Rabbi Gadi played host, and led the assembled in lighting the candles on the fourth night. Meanwhile, Madelyn was putting the final touches on the Silent Auction items so the bidding could continue, and bid we did, right up to the final seconds. Judith reached into the basket and picked out Christine’s name as the winner of the 50-50 raffle, an unexpected windfall for her. All of this was made possible by a bunch of folks working for weeks ahead of the big event: Madelyn, Caren, Roberta, Nina, Adrianne, Deborah, Miriam, Judith, Sara, CAST women, Greenporter staff, Silent Auction solicitors, contributors, purchasers, and 50-some, who despite the wet weather, came for latkes, sufganiyot, togetherness, and the joyous lights of Hanukkah.
Photos by Adrianne and Sara
Let’s Talk About Israel…
Join us on Sunday morning, Jan. 28, for a frank and diplomatic discussion about the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Clear up misconceptions, learn the history of unrest in the region, and why Oct. 7 occurred now. What’s your point of view? Has it changed since the attack? How do we move forward?
Spirited discussion. Important information. Clarity. Intelligence. Moderated by Judith Weiner and Rabbi Gadi. It’s time we talked about this together. More event information as the date nears.
Shul’s New Art Show By Israeli Painters Draws An Appreciative Crowd
Curator Michelle Schwartz Offers An Insider’s View In Art Talk
By special arrangement with Michelle
Schwartz, a highly regarded gallerist and curator of Israeli art in the Bay Area of San Francisco, the shul’s Judaism and Art group debuted a new show highlighting the work of an impressive roster of creative artists. The first viewing of the show took place on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m., at a bagels and lox brunch, after which the curator and gallerist talked about the art, the artists, and the vision each artist was conveying about the challenges and ideals of living in Israel.
An appreciative gathering of art lovers filled the community room on a rainy Sunday, listening intently to the art talk and peppering Michelle Schwartz with questions that delved into the background of the artists and the art scene in Israel. With asides about her own foray into the art market, Schwartz endeared herself to her audience with personal stories and good humor.
Represented in the show are works by Dorit Feldman, Samuel Katz, Menashe Kadishman, Moshe Kupferman, David Reeb, Naftali Bezem, Nachum Guttman, Moshe Castel and Samuel Bak. Much of the show will remain mounted in the shul’s community room through the next few months. Members and visitors are invited to view the art when the shul is open for Shabbat and holiday services and also on Mondays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. SMBloom photo
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