President's Message

I sincerely hope that your Pesach was enjoyable and fulfilling. Ours was bustling with food and family and friends. I always look forward to Pesach and I’m always glad when it’s over!    This year, May is a complicated month with a roller coaster of emotions in play. We look forward to celebrating Mother’s Day and then, at the end of the month, Lag B’Omer. Typically, we look forward to Yom Ha’atzmaut as well but, as with...Read more...

Dear Members, It’s hard to believe that the first year of my presidency is over. I have learned so much and have been so impressed by all the hard work and all of the successes our Board of Directors and Committee Chairs have accomplished. Thank you to the VPs who keep everything running, to the Board for their dedication, insights and commitment, to the office staff and to everyone who has volunteered this year to make our programs and...Read more...

The advent of the High Holy Days always generates a mix of emotions in me that are rarely matched by any other dates on our calendar. I love the anticipation of being at shul, seeing so many friends that I might otherwise not encounter. I appreciate the holiday meals shared with family. I happily recall past, memorable services - sermons, niggunim, shofar blowing, voices of the congregation raised in song. I also recall those who will not be...Read more...

Happy Spring to All!   I hope you had a wonderful Pesach. We sure did.   I want to take this opportunity to thank Randi Mozenter for her vision, persistence and positive attitude that made the evening honoring Michael Staenberg a huge success. Special thanks to team members Gary Kodner, Stacey Hudson, Stacy Abeles, Bette Abeles, Penny Alper, Gail Kodner, Elisa Israel, Dan Rosenthal, Harlie Frankel, Sherri Sadon. Debbie Zimmerman,...Read more...

Cheers to all of us past, present, and future!   Tovah asked me to submit my president’s article to the “VOICE”. It will likely be my last. It makes me wonder if anyone actually reads my articles. My reason for being president had little to do with me, and everything to do with sustaining a community that is committed to preserving our beautiful culture and traditions. We recently completed the monumental task of sorting, cleaning,...Read more...