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During these challenging times, we embrace hope.
Many things in our lives that are not canceled.
In the interest of everyone's safety, CTI programs and services have been shifted to virtual meetings (Zoom or Facebook Live) until further notice.
The CTI Office is closed to in-person activity.
You may call to speak with Office staff:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 am-2:00 pm.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
Shalom Friends-
Congregation Tifereth Israel is adapting to the still-changing coronavirus crisis. A task force of clergy and executive members convenes regularly via Zoom to help ensure the health and safety of both congregants and staff. In short, Congregation Tifereth Israel has become a virtual synagogue.
The Talmud is very clear that Pikuach Nefesh — protection of human health — must take precedence over all other considerations. We feel it is important to err on the side of health and safety; many of our congregants and friends are in the high-risk category.
Therefore:
1) The CTI building is closed until further notice. Calls to the office are answered between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The Rabbi and Cantor remain on site, or nearby.
2) Our Limud Hebrew school is now “virtual,” with teachers conducting classes via Zoom. Educational Director, Lisa Aamodt, communicates with Limud parents regarding times and details of the “virtual school,” and our Zoom-based teen, parent and family programs.
3) Religious services are offered on Zoom and/or Facebook. Services are steamed via links to the membership so you can participate by computer or hand-held devices. Monday, Tuesday & Thursday morning services run from 8:15 am to 9:00 am, and Sunday, from 9:30 am to 10:15 am. Congregants’ participation is restricted to personal locations. No one is permitted to enter the building. Friday night services begin at 7:00 pm; Saturday morning services begin at 10:00 am, followed by a spiritual meditation service at 11:30 am.
Let us all stay safe and healthy.
Carl Kornfeld, President & Rabbi Irwin Huberman
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SHABBAT SHALOM
CTI’S TEEN GROUP (KIKI’S KIDS) VISITED THE MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE
HERE ARE SOME OF THEIR IMPRESSIONS:
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This Museum Not Only Made Me More Aware Of My Jewish Heritage, But Also Of The Horror That Was The Holocaust. It Was Really Inspiring To See How People Found Ways To Keep Judaism Alive. - Zosia
CTI SOUPER HEROES --WITH RABBI HUBERMAN -- help prepare lentil soup for distribution to Glen Cove Men's Shelter and CTI congregants unable to leave their homes.
LEARNING & GROWING
TEACHING CHILDREN HOW TO THINK “JEWISHLY”
Madden joins his Limud classmates through online remote learning.
Limud is open, VIRTUALLY!
Contact: Morahlisaa@gmail.com
As education director for Congregation 
Tifereth Israel’s K-12 Hebrew school, Lisa Aamodt quickly shifted all programs online. She also found innovative ways to maintain a sense of community and keep students from falling through the cracks. “In New York, the virus hit us hard,” she says. “Not so long ago, there were more cases in our county than in most countries. It was really unnerving, but what was important to me as an educator was continuing to offer programs for our students.”
Lisa immediately transitioned educational programs to online platforms like Zoom. She also launched a mentorship program so students who aren’t attending online classes still have someone to talk to.
When she’s not directing Hebrew education, Lisa works as a 911 dispatcher, a job that can be overwhelming even in the best of times. With a Master's in Non-Profit Management, Lisa is now working on her Doctorate in Educational Leadership.
CTI’S TOT SHABBAT PROGRAM NURTURES A SENSE OF BEING JEWISH with Torah Stories, Dinner, Arts & Crafts, Fun, Songs, Games and Laughter. Programs held monthly on a Friday evening. For Information Contact Lisa Aamodt, Education Director, morahlisaa@gmail.com, 516-676-5080.
LIMUD is not your grandparent's Hebrew school--children are actually excited to attend. Teaching focuses, above all, on "values" and "experiential learning."
Sat, June 6 2020
14 Sivan 5780
Virtual Shabbat Candle Lighting & Service - Friday, 7:00 pm.
Online Morning Minyan Services - Monday, Tuesday & Thursday mornings, 8:15 am.
Online Shacharit Minyan Service - Sunday morning, 9:30 am.
What People are Saying . . .
"We were looking for a communal home, which was not just about prayer and learning. It's about people connecting with people."
Our family continues to love celebrating the history and values of our Jewish heritage. The CTI experience provides us with an opportunity to engage with our spiritually at our own pace and as we are most comfortable. Our Rabbi recently shared the importance of ensuring that all members are able to freely take part without ever being “Jewbarrassed.” We are very honored to be part of CTI and appreciate the journey as we support our children in strengthening their connection to Judaism.
Chad & Lauren Altman
“Try to make the world a better place.” I learned it at CTI. Next to being healthy, it is definitely the best feeling ever!
So, I am grateful for the place I call home in my heart -- CTI with its special Jewish practices, traditions and family I TREASURE whenever I spend time with them.
Beth LaBaw
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