Welcome to Congregation Schomre Israel, a modern orthodox synagogue located in Poughkeepsie, New York in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley.
Shabbat schedule
Candle lighting 4:46 * Mincha 4:45
Earliest time for the evening Shema – 5:47pm
Latest time for the morning Shema – 9:40 * Shabbos concludes - 1 minute after 5:48
Classes and events
Classes
· Tuesday, February 7 - 10:30am – Letters of the Rambam – The Thirteen Principles VI
· Thursday, February 9 – 7:00pm – Halachic Topic - Are you My Mother?
· Tuesday, February 14 - 10:30am – Letters of the Rambam – The Thirteen Principles VII
· Thursday, February 16 – 7:00pm – Halachic Topic – What does the Rabbi do at a Wedding?
Events and Schedules
· Sunday, February 5th – 6pm - Tu Bishvat Celebration – Miracle Fruit Station & Make your own fruit flavored candies – Must RSVP
· Monday, February 6th – 7pm/7:30 Board Meeting
· Thursday, February 9th – 11pm (tentative Yiddish Club)
· Friday, February 10th – Oneg Shabbat with Indian food – Mincha 5pm * Oneg 6pm
· Sunday, February 19th – Hamantaschen Pickup
To access a zoom meeting click link: https://zoom.us/j/2448244824 ; Pswd - 2448
Annual Purim Dinner
The annual Purim dinner will be held on March 7th at 5:00pm. For more information please click here.
Hamentashen Sale
In December Sisterhood began making, for the fortieth year, hamentashen for sale. Click here for the order form and to get more information on flavors and prices.
Flower Centerpieces for Passover
To order this flower centerpiece for Passover click to get the order from.
Ongoing Activities
* The Private Herman Siegel Post 625 of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States holds its monthly meeting on the second 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.
* Chair yoga classes are held every Monday and Thursday at 10:00 am.
Recent Programs & Events
Chanukah Dinner
Sisterhood's annual chanukah dinner was held on Sunday, December 25, 2022.
Wiffleball Tournament
On October 16th the shul once again hosted the Federation's annual wiffleball tournament. In addition the shul provided a BarBQ with hot dogs and hamburgers free to all attendees. A good time was had by all.
Aaron Lipkin June 22nd presentation
On June 22nd Aaron Lipkin make a presention at the shul, described below, to members of the community.
Thirty-ninth Hamentashen Sale
Sisterhood's 39th hamentashen sale(2022) was recently completed. This was the first sale in 2 years due to the covid restrictions.
Annual Purim Dinner
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Annual Chanukah Dinner
Sisterhood's annual chanukah dinner was held on December 5, 2021. This was the first chanukah dinner in 2 years and a good time was had by all.
Sisterhood Annual Hamentashen Sale
Sisterhood has completed baking hamentashen for Purim 2020.
Last tray of hamentashen for 2020 Rabbi Krasner and Holly
Reading Hebrew 101 Classes
On November 11th Rabbi Krasner began Monday classes on reading hebrew, starting from the absolute basics, and focused on being able to read properly and fluently. The classes were held from 6-6:45pm thru the end of January.
Mitzvah Workshops
Rabbi Krasner presented a number of mitzvah workshops from November 5th thru January 7th. Click here for more details.
Annual Purim Dinner
The Sisterhood's annual Purim dinner was held on Thursday, March 21, 2020.
Brisket Hamentashen
Sisterhood's Annual Hamentashen Sale
The Sisterhood completed baking hamentashen for its 36th annual sale(2020). Shown below are some of the bakers.
Wed, February 8 2023
17 Shevat 5783
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