Welcome
The North Fork Reform Synagogue is a small inclusive congregation meeting spiritual, educational, social and cultural enrichment needs of our members in the Reform Jewish tradition. We embrace families and individuals, Jews by birth or by choice, non-Jews and Jews regardless of ethnic or racial background, sexual orientation or gender identity.
We support the local community through outreach programs with special emphasis on the arts and social justice issues.
The North Fork Reform Synagogue has no permanent staff, so our members build strong bonds as we work together to enrich our lives and keep our congregation vibrant. Our student rabbis from Hebrew Union College give us fresh perspectives as we learn together.
Drop in for a service or event and experience the exceptional warmth and friendship of the North Fork Reform Synagogue. You’ll want to return.
OUR PROGRAMS
Save the date for “a wonderful new film” (New York Times) about two rival scholars, both experts in the highly specialized, deeply competitive field of Talmudic studies, that happen to be father and son. Footnote was crowned Best Screenplay at the Cannes Film Festival, the Oscar Nominee for the Best Foreign Film and was selected as a New York Times Critic’s Pick. Watch it on Amazon Prime and then join the discussion on October 23rd. Zoom information to be sent via email.
It was another successful in-person Foodie Tour this year! A big thank you to those of you who attended and those who donated items for the auction. Take a look at some of the photos from this year’s tour here.
If you or your friends attended the tours or a presentation, please complete our feedback form so that we can continue to offer interesting venues and stimulating speakers! Give your feedback here. Thank you in advance.
The Linda Rie Cohen Scholarship Winners!
The winners, from among may highly qualified candidates, impressed the Scholarship Committee with their academic accomplishments and their extracurricular interests and talents. Congratulations to the following:
Kai Kaufman
Mia Seitles
OUR CLERGY
Our Cantor
Ilana is a classically trained operatic soprano and cantorial soloist. She comes from a deep tradition of Jewish music. Her father is the esteemed cantor and composer Dr. Charles Davidson. Ilana is a winner of four Grammy Awards and has had an impressive singing career in operas and concerts, including performances at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. We are blessed to have Ilana with us for the High Holidays, additional services and concerts.
WAYS TO DONATE
There are several different ways to donate to NFRS. One way is to send in a donation check or pay by credit card using our donation form. But do you also know that Amazon will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to NFRS every time you shop on Amazon Smile? It’s easy to set up and shop as you usually do. Learn how to register here and start donating with your next purchase!
OUR CALENDAR
Check out our calendar.
We offer Friday evening services and a variety of events throughout the year so please join us!
Shabbat Services and Adult Ed
Please join us for our next Shabbat service and Adult Ed:
Shabbat Services – At Shabbat services. in recognition of President Biden’s proclamation designating October 11 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, members of the congregation will read testimonials by Indigenous survivors of the residential and boarding school system to help us add reflection to the prayers.
Adult Education. – Dr. David Danto, the Head of Psychology at the University of Guelph-Humber in Toronto, has graciously agreed to teach about the intersections of indigeneity, genocide, and reconciliation. Please see details in the Calendar or Upcoming Events at the bottom of the home page.
OUR RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Now Via Zoom! The education programs of the North Fork
Reform Synagogue were created to provide children with beginning to advanced religious education with special emphasis on meeting individual needs and requirements.
OUR NEWSLETTER
You are welcome to join us in celebrating the New Year and worshiping on Yom Kippur. High Holiday 2021 Schedule.
Photo Gallery
Take a look at different events, occasions, and ‘happenings’ here at our synagogue. Our Mitzvah Day celebrations, Tikkun Olam, simchas and special occasions!
Video Gallery
See our videos on the High Holidays and events we’ve held throughout the year.
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Social Action
Our community is actively involved with coordinating the efforts of the congregation’s activities, fulfilling the mitzvah of tikkun olam, repairing the world.
Youth Groups
Combined social, educational, religious and social action programs to create opportunities for the synagogue’s children to create lasting friendships.
Newsletter Archive
Read more about what’s going on in our synagogue and community and learn about upcoming programs and events.
Recipes for Passover
Click below to see the latest recipes from NFRS members.
