For Samuel Joffe

Wed, 11/24/2021 - 09:57

November 24, 2021

A graveside service for Samuel Joffe of Water Mill was to be held on Wednesday, Nov. 24, at 2 p.m. at Temple Adas Israel’s Chevra Kodetia cemetery in Sag Harbor. Mr. Joffe, who was 97, died at home on Monday. A World War II veteran, he was well known as a baker and pastry chef in East Hampton for many years. An obituary will appear in a future issue.

Villages

Fair Day Near for L.V.I.S.

Saturday’s the day for the much-anticipated Ladies Village Improvement Society Fair, and to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary the organization has invited other nonprofits to set up interactive booths highlighting the country’s history.

Jun 11, 2026

Trains Ramp Up for the Open

L.I.R.R. service will increase significantly for the U.S. Open, slated to begin at Shinnecock Hills on Monday and run through June 21, with a newly constructed train stop at the college seeing an additional seven to eight trains per day.

Jun 11, 2026

Tackling Middle East Peace

Jim Vrettos and Dr. Asma Rashid have organized a gathering with Aziz Abu Sarah, a Palestinian, and Maoz Inon, an Israeli, the authors of “The Future Is Peace: A Shared Journey Across the Holy Land,” in Bridgehampton Saturday night.

Jun 11, 2026

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