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A new initiative offering programming to members of four neighborhood synagogues (The Community Synagogue, Port Jewish Center, Temple Beth Israel, and the Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore) ages 55 and above.
We are hoping these programs give you fun and exciting new ways to connect to your synagogue community. The Shalom Synagogue Village also provides the opportunity to meet and foster new relationships with members of other local synagogues, further deepening your connection to the synagogue community and the greater Port Washington area.
New programs are being added regularly. Please check back with us.
CHECK OUT OUR FALL CALENDAR HERE
Join us as we read “Biloxi Blues.”
More upcoming dates: 12/19 is being cancelled
This will resume February 2025
Reading a play aloud around a table brings out qualities you just can’t get by reading it silently by yourself. The play we’ll start this year with is Indecent by Paula Bogel. We’ll discuss the work as little or as much as the group desires. Our goal is to enjoy the play as a piece of theater, not as a literary text. Please bring a copy on the play to our first meeting. Sources for free ones can be found online.
The group will be led by Marilyn Oser, a member of TBI.
For more information or to Register: Play Reading Group
Socialize with other Shalom Synagogue Village members at Blé, 613 Main Street, Port Washington, on the second Sunday of the month from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Learn more & sign up here
Thursday 1/9
Rounds Singing is fun and a great way to make beautiful music together. Our group leader, Nancy Silber, will provide rounds that are her favorites and will encourage others to share their favorite rounds as well. No level of music ability is required. The complexity of the rounds will be geared to the skills of the participants.
Sessions will meet from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. on select Thursdays at The Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore
Wednesday 12/18
7:00-9:00 p.m.
For more information, contact Mary Alice at .
Learn more & sign up here
Tuesday nights – 6 – 7:30 p.m. – First session Tuesday, 9/17
We are fully booked for all sessions through the end of December. If you would like to be on our waitlist if someone cancels, please email or text Bari Ziegel at or 516-816-1082.
Learn more & sign up here
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JOIN US FOR OUR 3RD ANNUAL COOK ALONG
with our own Chef Jane Ronis
January 11th
The menu has been set and is already making my mouth water…
Baked brie bites
Kale salad with roasted cauliflower, currents, feta
Pan seared halibut with tomatoes and olives
Roasted asparagus
Roasted potatoes
Phyllo cups with berries and whipped cream
And wine, of course!
The cost per person is $67
Find out more information and register here
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SAVE THE DATE – NEW TWO PART WORKSHOP – LET’S TALK ABOUT TRAVEL PLANNING
Let’s Talk About Travel Planning!
Presented by Janet Wolf
Baby Boomers are now out-traveling every other generation!
Let’s share tips, resources and lessons learned.
Two evenings–attend one or both!
Wednesday, January 29 and Wednesday, February 26
7 – 8:30 pm at The Community Synagogue
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NEW – GARDENING GROUP
A few people in our Shalom Synagogue Village have expressed interest in participating in a Gardening Group, a forum for discussing experiences in starting or cultivating a garden, either for ornamental purposes or to grow produce for one’s own use, or in order to participate in Plant A Row’s project to feed needy families in Port Washington.
We envision the group beginning virtually over the winter on Zoom, and possibly progressing to in-person meetings, either in one another’s gardens or at a central meeting spot.
Please respond to one of the co-chairs (names and emails at the bottom of this newsletter) to indicate your interest in participating.
We will need a volunteer to coordinate the group and possibly to coordinate any collection of produce for Plant A Row if the group decides to move in that direction. Please indicate whether you would be willing to lead such a group. Thank you very much.
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The History of The American Yiddish Theater:
A musical overview with Zalmen Mlotek presented by Temple Beth-El of Great Neck and Gold Coast Arts Center – Wednesday, January 8, 2025 – 7:00 p.m.
This one-of-a-kind journey of the Yiddish theater—from its European roots to Ellis Island, Second Avenue, and beyond—will be led by Zalmen Mlotek, the award-winning artistic
A group of people in our Synagogue Village plan to attend this program. If you would like to join us, please sign up here or email Bari Ziegel at with your name, name of your synagogue and cell number.
Purchase tickets here
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Have an idea for a new program? We would love to hear about it.
Please reach out to one of the co-chairs to let us know what you have in mind.
