Shalom Synagogue Village
For your Mind, your Body and your Spirit 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.
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Grown Up Fun, our Shalom Synagogue Village Group Winter Event
Cook Along Dinner
Registration must be submitted by January 3, 2026
Registration for this event has closed.
We will be preparing and enjoying a delectable dinner of
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BEYOND THE CAREER
Wednesday, 12/17 I 12:00 - 1:30 pm
We've been having some great discussions about what's next after a successful career. There is 1 session left. We'd love to have you join us! Please sign up and pay for a minimum of 3 sessions.
PLAY READING GROUP: MODERN AMERICAN JEWISH PLAYWRIGHTS
The Port Washington Public Library
10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3 and 12/10 I 7:15 - 8:45 pm
Reading a play aloud around a table brings out qualities you just can’t get by reading it silently by yourself. 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.
The group will be led by Marilyn Oser, member of TBI.
For more information or to Register: Play Reading Group
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ON-GOING PROGRAMS
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ON-GOING PROGRAMS
FOR SYNAGOGUE MEMBERS of The Community Synagogue, Temple Beth Israel, Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore and Port Jewish Center AGE 55 AND ABOVE
NEW YEAR PICKLEBALL
Pickleball Next Season – Tuesday, September 16, 2025 – June 9, 2026 (no courts on 9/23, 10/7, 10/14 & 4/14)
Players MUST commit to a minimum of 12 weeks* attendance.
They can be any 12 weeks and do not need to be consecutive.
*PLEASE NOTE: We are offering a Snowbird option with a 6 week commitment (using the honor system that you are really a Snowbird)
Minimum Commitment Player – $288 for 12 sessions
Snowbird Player – $144 for 6 sessions
(rate per session is $24.00, including any additional sessions purchased)
Entire Season Player – $680 for 34 sessions
(discounted rate per session is $20)
Additional sessions are $24/session
If you prefer to pay by check, please make check payable to The Community Synagogue and mail to: Bari Ziegel, 32A Nesaquake Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050
If you have any questions about Pickleball, please contact
Bari Ziegel (bziegel@aol.com or
REMEMBER: There are two important items ALL pickleball players must do:
To pay for pickleball sessions, CLICK HERE.
To book playing time, CLICK HERE.
IMPORTANT: If you are signed up for a session and cannot make it, we encourage you to find a substitute. They need to be a member of one of the four synagogues and age 55 and above. Please let Bari Ziegel know their contact information so that she can do the swap on Sign Up Genius, so that our records are accurate. If you are unable to find a substitute on your own, please advise Bari Ziegel at 516-816-1082 with ample notice, as we are responsible for making sure there are enough players to have a game.
MONTHLY MEET-UP WITH
OTHER SYNAGOGUE VILLAGE MEMBERS
Sunday, December 14 from 10:00 – 11:30 am
Ayhan's Mediterranean Market Place.
Socialize with other Shalom Synagogue Village members on the second Sunday of the month
For more information contact Norm Silber at silbernorman@gmail.com
Sign up here: Monthly Meet-Up
KNITTING
Wednesdays from 7:00 – 9:00 pm
You can join anytime, even if you might have missed previous sessions.
For more information contact Riki Potter at tiesetc2@gmail.com
Sign up here: Knitting
Shalom Synagogue Village Co-Chairs
| Marty Adickman (RSNS) | madickman@gmail.com |
| Dan Kasle (TBI) | daniel.a.kasle@gmail.com |
| Bayla Lovens (PJC) | bayla.lovens@gmail.com |
| Riki Potter (TCS) | tiesetc2@gmail.com |
| Rita Shumsky (TBI) | ritashumsky@gmail.com |
| Norm Silber (RSNS) | silbernorman@gmail.com |
| Karen Sloan (TCS) | kbsloany@gmail.com |
| Gail Thrope (PJC) | gthrope@gmail.com |
| Bari Ziegel (TCS) | bziegel@aol.com |
| Robert Epstein (TBI) | robert.e.epstein@gmail.com |
Wed, January 14 2026
25 Tevet 5786
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Worship Schedule
Shabbat "Vaera" ~ "שבת "וארא
Friday, January 16
6:30 pm – Erev Shabbat, worship in person or watch on our Website.
Saturday, January 17
9:00 am – Shabbat Havurah Morning & Torah Study, worship and study in person or register here to join via Zoom. Torah Study will take place during Shabbat Havurah.
10:30 am – Shabbat Morning
Bar Mitzvah of Cooper Rosen, worship in person or watch on our Website.
