Shul News & Notes
The Tikkun Olam Initiative Supports North Fork ParentChild+ Program
The shul’s Tikkun Olam Initiative (TOI) group delivered a check to CAST to support the ParentChild+ Program, a nationally-certified literacy program site on the North Fork.
ParentChild+ serves vulnerable, low-income families through one-on-one home visits to children ages 2 to 4. Early Learning Specialists expand children’s language and literacy skills, preparing them for success in school and the community. At the same time, the program strengthens parents’ literacy and parenting skills, and their knowledge of English — all designed to support family well-being.
Pictured, flanking Erica Steindl, Cast’s outreach coordinator, are TOI shul members Cookie Slade, left, and Veronica Kaliski. Also involved in the program are shul members Adrianne Greenberg, Susan Rosenstreich, and Madelyn Rothman. Tom Byrne photo.
In other TOI news, the group will once again maintain two plots at Common Ground to provide fresh veggies and herbs to CAST clients.
Mixed-Media Art Show In The Shul’s Community Room
Shul members and guests are invited to view the new Art Show, set to open on April 5, to coincide with the first night of Passover, when the community room will be filled with celebrants attending the shul’s seder.
The show, sponsored by the Judaism and Art group, showcases the talent and creativity of our members in a vibrant and inventive mixed-media exhibition and sale. On view through the summer, Mondays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Art for shul and community
“Sunday Afternoon at the Art Show,” a festive shul and community event, will introduce the art and artists to our community friends and neighbors. Join us in the community room for a formal opening on Sunday, April 23, at 3 p.m. for music, refreshments, and our remarkable gallery show. Watch for more information as the date nears.
Yizkor Service (in-person and on Zoom) on Wednesday, April 12, at 9:30 a.m.
Rabbi Gadi will lead a Yizkor Service (in-person and on Zoom)
on Wednesday, April 12, at 9:30 a.m.
All are invited to participate in this ritual observance,
traditionally held on the 8th day of Passover.
Yellow Candle Packing Party
Yellow Candle Project 2023
Can you help us package-up this year’s yellow remembrance candles?
Shul members and interested members of the community will receive a package containing a yellow candle and also a card with the name, age, date and place of death of someone who perished in the Holocaust.
We will meet at the shul on Sunday, March 26, at 11 a.m.
Refreshments will be provided.
We work together, tell good stories, and get the job done.
Call me, Tom Byrne, at 516-313-2301 and let me know that you will be there.
Much appreciated.
The Yellow Candle Project is a communal memorial to Jewish Holocaust victims
on Yom HaShoah.
For many participants, the glow of the candles broadens
understanding of the Holocaust in the safe space of our own homes.
We will light our candles together on Monday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m.
Many participants share images of their lit candles on social media,
creating a collective memorial.
Judaism and Art Show – Call for submissions
You Are Invited To Participate In An Art Show
Sponsored by
JUDAISM AND ART
We will showcase the
talent and creativity of our members
in a vibrant and inventive mixed-media exhibitionOpening Wednesday, April 5,
the night of the First Passover Seder
Our shul will be filled with members and guests
And the show will be a featured attractionSubmit up to 4 pieces, framed and ready to hang
Deliver your work to the shul on
Tuesday, March 21 or Monday, March 27
between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.Attach a tag to each piece with the following
• Your Name
• Title of the work, and year completed
• Medium and size
• Price (or NFS)If you have questions about delivery of work, contact Andrea at
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