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Administration and Staff

Together, our team helps fulfill the vision set forth by the Board of Trustees and our clergy to ensure that KTI remains a vibrant, enduring part of our community.

Sylvia Spitalnick

Executive Director

KTIED@congkti.org

(914) 939-1004 x 218

Ellen Gross

Finance Manager

egross@congkti.org

(914) 939-1004 x 202

Robin Goldberg

Educational Director

Early Childhood Program

robin@ktiecp.org

(914) 939-1004 x 208

Jamie Wagner

Assistant to the Director

Early Childhood Program

office@ktiecp.org

(914) 939-1004 x 203

Executive Committee

Richard Shapiro

Co-President

presidents@congkti.org

Bruce Lumish

Treasurer

Margot Metzger

VP Security

Joshua Goldowsky

VP Marketing

Shari Kibel

VP House and Facilities

Steve Miller

Immediate Past President

Elaine Haber

Co-President

presidents@congkti.org

Beth Wexler

Secretary

Debra Berman

VP Education

Evan Goldstein

VP Membership

Joan Rosenbaum

VP Programming

Sam Schwartzman

VP Fundraising

Board of Trustees

Bonnie Baker

Bruce Greenbaum

Rebecca Oling

Lawrence Engle

Roger Lowenthal

Janet Paul

David Gelfarb

Leslie Novack

Contact the Board of Trustees

Sun, April 27 2025 29 Nisan 5785

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Congregation KTI

575 King Street

Port Chester, NY 10573

914.939.1004

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Sunday ,
AprApril 27 , 2025

Many Fronts, One Struggle
Sunday, Apr 27th 9:00a to 10:00a
Many Fronts, One Struggle Please join us to hear from Major Gadi Perl, a reserve officer in the IDF and representative of MERCAZ (political party representing the global Conservative/Masorti Movement). Gadi has seen up close many fronts in the struggle to keep Israel secure, democratic, and a welcoming home for every kind of Jew. In sharing with us his take on the interdependency of Israel and the Diaspora and the common fate we all share, Gadi will talk about how seemingly separate struggles are indeed part of one singular struggle for a Jewish future, and the important, urgent role American Jews need to play in helping shape that future. Sunday, April 27th 9:00am KTI Social Hall Bagel breakfast will be served Please RSVP.
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Sunday ,
AprApril 27 , 2025

Canvases and Croissants
Sunday, Apr 27th 10:00a to 11:00a
Croissants and Canvases Join lisa Lombardi for a fun-filled morning of painting, bagels, and special memories with your little one and their special guest! Sunday, May 18th 10:00am - 11:00AM WHERE: KTI Social Hall WHO: One preschooler and one special person of their choice COST: $54 for 2 (child and special person)
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Tuesday ,
AprApril 29 , 2025

Spring Senior Wellness and Self-Care Series
Tuesday, Apr 29th 4:00p to 5:30p
Spring Series Wellness and Self-Care Series Tuesdays, 4/22, 4/29 and 5/6 4:00-5:30pm KTI Library Please join us for a three-part workshop series designed to build inner resources and resilience, cultivate more calm, reduce stress, and increase joy. 4/23: Mindfulness Basics: Learn about the long history of mindfulness and experience essential mindfulness skills to find your own anchor and learn to "press pause." 4/29: Self-Compassion: Why is it Healthier to Be Kinder to Yourself? Research shows that developing more self-compassion leads to improved physical and emotional health outcomes and well-being. Learn how to develop a self-compassion and loving kindness practice. 5/6: Gratitude: Explore the science of how this simple and powerful practice positively changes our brain chemistry and discover how the art of gratitude practice can increase overall health and well-being. Facilitated by Brenda P. Haas, LMSW, Ed.M Brenda is a Social Worker at Westchester Jewish Community Services who has dedicated her professional life to building the resilience of youth, adults and families and destigmatizing mental health needs. Through WJCS, Brenda is the KTI Partners in Caring Social Worker. Brenda received her M.S.W. from New York University Silver School of Social Work and Ed.M. In Counseling and Consulting and Consulting Psychology from Harvard University Graduate School of Education.
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 30 , 2025

Exile and the Jews
Wednesday, Apr 30th 1:00p to 2:30p
Wednesdays, 1 - 2:30 PM, Social Hall Ever since Abraham’s famous argument with God, Judaism has been full of debate. Moses and Korah, David and Nathan, Hillel and Shammai, the Vilna Gaon and the Ba’al Shem Tov, Spinoza and the Amsterdam Rabbis . . . the list goes on. No wonder that Judaism cherishes the expression machloket l’shem shamayim, “an argument for the sake of heaven.” Beyond their historical importance, what makes these disputations so compelling is that nearly all of them, regardless of their epochs, are still being argued. The parade of characters spanning three millennia of biblical, rabbinic, and modern disputation reflects the panorama of Jewish history with its monumental political, ethical, and spiritual challenges. This series will examine Jewish responses to exile from the biblical period to our modern day. Considering texts from all genres of Jewish literary creativity, we will explore how the realities and iterpretaions Join as we re-open these timeless debates that lead us to the core of 3,000 years of Jewish conversation. • Justice: Abraham vs. God (October 19) • Holiness and Authority: Moses vs. Korah (November 9) • Inclusion: The Five Daughters vs. the Twelve Tribes (November 30) • Accountability and Morality: David vs. Nathan (December 21) • Resistance: Ben Zakkai vs. the Zealots (January 18) • Law: Hillel vs. Shammai (February 15) • Spirituality: The Vilna Gaon vs. the Baal Shem Tov (March 15) • Boundaries: Spinoza vs. the Amsterdam Rabbis (April 19) • Religious Evolution: Geiger vs. Hirsch vs. Frankel (May 10) • Zionism: Herzl vs. Wise (May 31)
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Thursday ,
MayMay 1 , 2025

Janet Heiser Game Night
Thursday, May 1st 7:00p to 9:00p
Bring your friends for a night of Mah Jongg, Canasta, Bridge and prizes! Thursday, April 4th at 7:00pm KTI Social Hall $25 per person suggested donation in memory of Janet Heiser, whose tireless effort helped to strengthen Jewish connections and continuity at KTI and the greater Jewish community Co-Chairs Pam Kaplow - pdougk@aol.com Laurie Landes - lrl52@aol.com
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