Welcome to Congregation Schomre Israel, a modern orthodox synagogue located in Poughkeepsie, New York in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley.
Rabbinic Search
A rabbinic search committee is in the process of seeking a rabbi to replace Rabbi Langer who is retiring to Israel this summer. Click here to see the position description and requirements. You may direct questions regarding the position to the Chairman of the committee, Jack Zand, at jackzand@aol.com or by telephone at (845)255-1556.
Programs & Events
Rabbi's Classes
Rabbi Langer's weekly Tuesday classes continue at 10:30 am and his Thursday classes at 7:00 pm. The upcoming classes are here. To listen to classes already held click here.
Chair Yoga for Seniors Class
The shul is offering weekly classes in Chair Yoga, taught by Toni Farkas, on Monday mornings from 11:30am-12:30pm. The classes are open to the community and there is a nominal fee of $5 per class. If you have any questions please call the office at 845-454-2890.
Ongoing Activities
* The Sisterhood of Schomre Israel is providing breakfast food(cereal and bananas) to the local homeless shelter once a month. If you would like to assist the Sisterhood by providing four boxes of cereal for a specific month, please contact Sandy Corwin at 845-452-2436.
* Bingo is played every Wednesday night at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 4:00 pm.
* The Private Herman Siegel Post 625 of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States holds its monthly meeting on the first Sunday of each month, at 9:30 am at the shul. For more information please contact the Post Commander, Robert L. Morrison at robl56@aol.com.
Recent Programs & Events
Jewish Heritage Museum trip
On July 14th the shul sponsored a bus trip to the Jewish Heritage Museum for the Auschwitz Exhibit. This trip was open to the community. Click here to see the Museum write-up regarding the exhibit.
NCSY BIKENCSY Bike ride
On June 30th the shul hosted NCSY's annual Hudson Valley bike ride. Click here for more details.
Annual Raffle and Cocktail Party
The shul's annual raffle was held on Sunday, June 23th.
Annual Purim Dinner
The Sisterhood's annual Purim dinner was held on Thursday, March 21st .
Brisket Hamentashen
Sisterhood's Annual Hamentashen Sale
The Sisterhood recently completed baking hamentashen for its 36th annual sale. Shown below are some of the bakers.
Jewish Heritage Night
This year's Jewish Heritage Night at the ballpark was held on Sunday, August 19th.
Annual Raffle and Cocktail party
The annual raffle and cocktail party was held on June 24th.
Purim Dinner
The shul's annual Purim Dinner was held on March 4th. Pictures from the dinner are in the photo album section.
Saturday Night at the Movies
The next to last movie in our Saturday night at the movies series was on Saturday, February 10th at 7:30pm, with the movie being "The Producers".
Saturday Night at the Movies
On Saturday, January 20th at 7:00pm, as part of the Saturday night at the movies series, the movie - "The Woman in Gold" was shown
A Presentation by Sibyl Silver
Sunday, January 14th at 7:00PM a presentation was made by Sibyl Silver on her project to rescue Torahs taken during World War 11. Click here for more details. This presentation was underwritten by a grant from the Ann and Abe Effron fund, under the auspices of the Community Foundation of the Hudson Valley.
Chanukah Dinner
The shul's annual chanukah dinner was held on Sunday, December 17, 2017.
Hanoch Teller presentation
On Sunday morning, September 3rd the shul hosted a breakfast and presentation by Hanoch Teller.
Hanoch Teller is a globe-trotting modern-day maggid (storyteller of yore) renowned as the King of the Storytellers and will be speaking on "Heroic Children," his latest work. The book which is being called the next Ann Frank, represents every stripe of a young Jewish victim, from every corner of Europe and from every religious, national and socioeconomic background. What they all shared in common was an iron will to live - but not at all costs. Their determination to hold onto their dignity and principles make these unforgettable stories a zenith of human achievement. Heroic Children is a work of prodigious scholarship and spellbinding narrative.
A Day at the Ballpark
On Sunday, August 13th Schomre Israel sponsored "Community Jewish Heritage Night" at the ballpark.
Zmira Langer's 100th birthday party
The party was held on june 29, 2017. Click here for pictures.
Annual raffle and cocktail party
The shul's annual raffle was held on June 25, 2017.
Bike ride with BikeNCSY
On June 25, 2017, the shul hosted the BIKENCSY event with NCSY. Information about the event is here. Photos from the event:
Purim Dinner 2017
The annual Purim dinner was held on March 12th. For pictures from the dinner please click here.
Chanukah 2016
The Sisterhood's annual Chanukah dinner took place on Sunday, December 25, 2016 . For pictures from the dinner click here. Shown below is Srully Wulliger performing at the dinner.
NYC Bus Trip to Jewish Museums and Janina Synagogue
Sat, July 20 2019
17 Tammuz 5779
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