Shul News & Notes
CANS for CAST
Greenport Synagogue Joins Worldwide Movement
To Observe ‘Fast of Isaiah’ on Yom Kippur
Cans For CAST Will Feed The Hungry
Congregation Tifereth Israel Synagogue in Greenport will participate in the worldwide movement to feed the hungry as part of the annual observance of the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, to be celebrated this year on Monday, Sept. 25.
Yom Kippur, a day of atonement, is often referred to as the “Fast of Isaiah” for the holiday’s prohibition of eating or drinking from sundown on the previous day to sundown on Yom Kippur, when a traditional break-the-fast meal is served.
Identifying with those who are hungry on a Jewish fast day drives home the teaching of the Biblical prophet Isaiah, who said in 58:10: “And if you spend yourself in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.”
Those observing Yom Kippur at the synagogue will be asked to bring cans of food or other nonperishable items and deposit them in a barrel at the entrance to the building. Feeling the effects of hunger on a fast day, worshippers will be reminded of those who
struggle to nourish their families.
The contents of the “Cans For CAST” barrel will be donated to the CAST organization, which maintains a food pantry for those in need. The goal is to fill the barrel and fill stomachs.
The synagogue is located at 519 Fourth Street, Greenport. All are welcome to worship throughout the High Holidays.
For information, email ctigreenport@gmail.com.
Shabbat Service from Maui led by Rabbi Gadi, Saturday, August 26, 3:30 p.m., on Zoom
Saturday, August 26: Shabbat Service
with Jewish Congregation of Maui,
led by Rabbi Gadi, 3:30 p.m., Zoom link below
You are invited to join the Jewish Congregation of Maui for a Shabbat service,
led by Rabbi Gadi. The service will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Eastern time (9:30 a.m. in O’ahu).
To join, click the link here :
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5284619173?pwd=T0p6c3p0WVdySmt0czJOZGhzRnhEUT09
Meeting ID: 528 461 9173
Passcode: 1818
Phone Dial In: 17193594580
Code: 5284619173#
Passcode: 1818#
The Happy Holiday of Tu B’Av Inspires Love-ly Lunch and Love Stories
A red and white theme for the holiday of Tu B’Av was reflected in roses, room décor, and apparel as shul members gathered for a “Lunch and Love” event in the community room on Wednesday, August 2. Rabbi Gadi provided a history of the holiday and the occurrences that make among the happiest on the Jewish calendar. The kitchen crew, led by Chef Joanna Paulsen, turned out fabulous salads, served with tasty breads, and a platter of baked goods for dessert. Everyone relayed a love story with photos, tokens and even music. All agreed that Tu B’Av, a love-ly new concept for our shul, was an idea worth repeating next year. Mark your calendars now. Thanks to all the helpers: Liz Adams, Sara Bloom, Caren and Marc Demel, Miriam Gabriel, Roberta Garris, Veronica Kaliski, Joanna Paulsen and crew chief Adrianne Greenberg, president of the Sisterhood.
Francis DuBois and SMBloom photos
Open Studio Invitation By Judith K. Weiner Draws Crowd Of Supporters
The Art, The Gathering, The Talk, The Reception, The Setting, The Weather
“Breathtaking,” was the descriptive heard most often from the crowd of art supporters and well-wishers attending Judith K. Weiner’s studio tour on Sunday afternoon, July 23. The shul’s Judaism and Art group had initiated the idea of artists’ studio tours as learning opportunities for members, but the event hosted by this artist was the first invitation to the entire congregation for an immersive experience that included decades of the artist’s work and a welcoming reception.
Mounted on the walls in her studio and throughout her house, the art represented a depth of creative expression with concepts, forms and experimental materials. Art was everywhere — on tables and easels in the front rooms and hallways, mounted sometimes three- and four-deep on the walls, and sculpture outdoors on the deck set against a glorious clear sky and the rippling tide waters of the Mattituck Inlet. It is often from this setting that ideas emerge, the artist told The Shofar.
Conversation swirled around art in general, particular pieces, and art as communication, all inspired by the evolution of the artist’s work, from early paintings and drawings to current works in progress. Additional work can be seen on Instagram @judithkaufmanweiner and at jkweiner.com/.
The Book Circle Selection Weaves History Into Compelling Storytelling
The shul’s Book Circle group has chosen a novel based on historical events as its selection for the August meeting, to be held on Thursday, August 17, at 3:30 p.m., in the shul’s community room.
In 1492, two history-altering events occurred: the Jews and Muslims of Spain were expelled, and Columbus set sail for the New World. In Gateway to the Moon, Mary Morris weaves these events into the larger American story.
The Book Circle meets monthly to discuss books by Jewish writers and/or topics of Jewish interest. For more information, email ctigreenport@gmail.com with a message for Susan Rosenstreich, leader of the group.
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