Congregation Tifereth Israel

09/04/2026

Join Us for Shabbat

Friday, September 4
Erev Shabbat Service — 7:30 PM
In person and online

Saturday, September 5
Shabbat Service — 9:30 AM
Havdalah and Selichot — 7:00 PM
In person and online

Rabbi Robert L. Wolkoff will lead our Shabbat services.

We look forward to welcoming you!

09/04/2026

Join us tonight for Bees on the North Fork: A Conversation with Two Horse Honey!

Local beekeepers Scott and Heidi Vayer will discuss colony decline, beekeeping on the North Fork, and the essential role bees play in our environment and food supply.

Friday, September 4
After services, approximately 8:30 PM
Congregation Tifereth Israel
519 Fourth Street, Greenport

Come learn about the fascinating world of local bees—it will be the bee’s knees!

09/03/2026

The September issue of The Shofar is here!

As we enter Elul-Tishrei and prepare for the High Holy Days, this month’s issue features our holiday service schedule, reflections from Rabbi Robert L. Wolkoff, news from our congregation, Jewish stories from around the world, book recommendations, and more.

The Shofar wishes all our readers Shanah Tovah. May the new year bring good health, peace, and joy.

Read the complete issue here:https://tiferethisraelgreenport.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Shofar.September.2026.pdf

08/29/2026

Great interview with Rabbi Wolkoff.

Discover Rabbi Robert Wolkoff's vision for Congregation Tifereth Israel as a community hub in Greenport for cultural and civic interests.

08/28/2026

Join us for Shabbat services with Rabbi Robert L. Wolkoff, in person and online.
Friday, August 28
Candle lighting: 7:16 p.m.
Erev Shabbat Service: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 29
Shabbat Service: 9:30 a.m.

08/14/2026

Join us this Shabbat!

Tonight, Rabbi Robert L. Wolkoff will speak about the concept of kingship and its meaning in Jewish tradition.

Friday, August 14
Erev Shabbat Service at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 15
Shabbat Service at 9:30 a.m.

Rabbi Wolkoff, our synagogue’s spiritual leader, will lead both services in person and online.

Shabbat Shalom!

08/13/2026

Save the Date — Friday, August 21!

Following Shabbat services, join us for a special Oneg Shabbat featuring the Not the Shema Players, joined by Debra Riva and Joel Erhlich.

They’ll present a reading of Scene One from the full-length play:

“I’m in Need of Weed”

Come for services and stay for an entertaining evening of theater and community!

08/12/2026

Students from Greenport High School have shared heartfelt notes of appreciation after visiting the Holocaust Museum in Glen Cove.

Donations from CTI’s Yellow Candle Project helped fund the bus for this meaningful educational experience. The students learned about the Holocaust, heard survivor testimony, and reflected on the importance of remembering history and standing against hatred.
https://tiferethisraelgreenport.org/2026/08/ghs-10th-graders-thank-shul-for-funding-holocaust-museum-trip/

08/11/2026

There is exciting change underway at Congregation Tifereth Israel!

With a new Board of Directors, a new spiritual leader, and several long-awaited projects moving forward, our synagogue is entering a hopeful new chapter. President Suzan Lipson invites members to stop by, share their ideas, and help shape the future of our historic congregation.
https://tiferethisraelgreenport.org/2026/07/a-new-chapter-at-125/

08/10/2026

One Barrel Filled—Let’s Fill Another!

Thank you to everyone who has donated school supplies for the children of CAST clients. Your generosity has already filled one barrel!

Please keep the donations coming and help us fill another.