Shul News & Notes
The Book Circle Probes The Story Hidden Within A Catalan Village
The May meeting of the Book Circle will be held on Thursday, May 18, at 4 p.m., on Zoom, to wrestle with the meaning of the term “terra incognita,” which for the medieval Catalan navigators could mean fear or the thrill of adventure. The characters in Terra Incognita, a novel by award-winning author Libi Astaire, are about to have their peaceful life upended when outsiders threaten to reveal a secret hidden within this village of Spanish Jews, exposing the village and its inhabitants to strangers and their prying eyes. Reviewers have characterized the novel as poignant and comic — a journey of personal discovery that will resonate with anyone who has ever gone on a quest to discover his or her past or, some say, who has ever lain awake at night wondering where in the world they are going.
The Book Circle discusses works by Jewish writers on Jewish themes. For more information, email ctigreenport@gmail.com with a message for Susan Rosenstreich, coordinator of the group.
Yom HaShoah Observed April 17 At Our Shul And Around The World
On the evening of April 17, our congregation joined with the North Fork Reform Synagogue to observe Yom HaShoah, honoring the six million murdered in the Holocaust. Rabbi Gadi led the program with prayers, and we lit yellow candles in solidarity with Jews and Christians around the world. Attached to each candle was the name of a child lost in the Holocaust; each participant recited the name aloud. We heard moving commentary from Annie Nodes, whose parents were Holocaust survivors. And in conclusion, we recited the Kaddish prayer. SMBloom screen shot
In Israel, a nationwide siren sounded for two minutes, and all activity stopped, including traffic in the streets. Drivers exited their vehicles and stood beside their cars with heads bowed. Getty Image
Sunday Afternoon at the Art Show
Thanks Saul and Judy for show concept; Jenny for hanging the art; Rabbi Gadi for innovative room design; Judy, Saul and Sara for refreshments; our shul’s talented artists for submissions; and members and guests for attending on April 23.
Photos by Judith Weiner, Graham Diamond, and Sara Bloom
Celebrate Israel Day Parade – Final Registration
Register now to march with the Long Island Cluster at the Celebrate Israel Day Parade on Sunday, June 4, 2023. The parade will take place from 11am – 4pm on Fifth Avenue between 57th Street – 74th Street.
Registration Fee: The fee is $360 for each group marching within the Long island Cluster.
Transportation: This year is covered by a generous grant from UJA-Federation of NY and coach bus transportation will be FREE for the Long Island Cluster. Register today and reserve seats on the bus while they are available.
T-Shirts: All marching in the Long Island Cluster must wear a group t-shirt. T-shirts are $10 each and various sizing is available.
Please register to participate, identify a parade captain, and spread the word to your members about joining the Long Island Cluster to march in the parade. The goal is to exceed our past participation and show our support of Israel@75!
Please contact Tara Isler at 516-433-0433 for additional information or email islert@jcrcli.org
Trifecta workout; spring session with Laurie Short
The Trifecta Workout continues
Mondays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.
The new session of 9 classes started
Monday May 1st and ends on Thursday June 1st.
No class on Monday, May 29th.
Session fee is $90 cash or check due the first night of class
Equipment needed: two pairs of weights one heavy and one light ie. 5lbs & 3lbs or 6lbs & 4lbs as well as a mat.
Please call Laurie 631-566-0526 to reserve a place in class.
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