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Robin Converse Receives 2010 Benefactor's Award

Submitted by President on Fri, 04/23/2010 - 11:17pm

I am thrilled to be able to present this award to Robin Converse for all of her volunteer work over the years at Temple Sinai.

With this award, Robin, you join the distinguished group of benefactor award recipients at Temple Sinai – all of whom are identified by name badges they are wearing tonight.

Robin has had a long relationship with Temple Sinai.

Robin and David joined Temple Sinai in 1995.  That was when Ethan was in third grade and Iris was in Kindergarten – Ethan and Iris are now in their twenties !!

Over the 15 years of her membership, Robin has served as Social Action Trustee, VP Education, a member of the Caring Committee and Rabbi Search Committee, and is currently the Volunteer Coordinator.

President's December Message

Submitted by President on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 9:35pm

 

Preserving History
Three of my four grandparents hit the shores of America in the early part of the 20th century, hailing from Russia and Poland.  I know the names of the towns they came from:  Dnepepetrovsk and Komarin in the Ukraine, and Butchach near Lvov in Poland.  I know that my mother’s father, who was born in New York, had parents who emigrated from the Austro-Hungarian region of Europe in the late 19th century.  And, I remember visiting my dad’s parents in Tel Aviv when I was 4 years old after they made aliyah to Israel from the U.S. But I’m sorry I don’t know more of the family history, the stories, the lore.  I regret not having spent more time with my grandparents and Dad when they were all alive, asking the right questions and listening to their wisdom.   

 

President's November Message

Submitted by President on Sun, 11/01/2009 - 9:32pm

I am writing this Shofar article from an office building in midtown Manhattan.  It’s a strange venue for me, to be sure, as it’s been so long since I’ve worked and lived in this city, but I love the déjà vu!! 

President's October Message

Submitted by President on Thu, 10/01/2009 - 9:36am

Shana Tova,

I hope the High Holiday period was fulfilling for all.  What I most appreciate about the High Holidays is the time to reflect.  I often think back on previous holidays and remember special times.  I remember those big meals in the 1960’s surrounded by my parents, siblings, aunts, uncles and cousins, all devouring my grandmother’s chopped liver, meatballs, and potato kugel.  I remember the late 1970’s, living in Israel on a kibbutz in the Galilee and celebrating Rosh Hashana in a mostly secular way.  After all, we still needed to get our work done – picking olives or grapefruits, assembling sprinklers in the factory or preparing food for communal meals.

Shana Tovah (Rosh Hashanah Address to the Congregation)

Submitted by President on Sat, 09/19/2009 - 9:51am

Shabbat Shalom and Shana Tova

It’s that time of year again – Time for the president’s address, State of the Temple speech….or better put, whatever I want to talk about…

President's September Message

Submitted by President on Tue, 09/01/2009 - 12:01am

At our temple board meeting each month, we devote a small portion of time to get to know each other, as I believe this will help us function better as a board.  Rabbi Annie has encouraged me to use this segment to focus on Jewish aspects, which makes perfect sense given our roles and the venue! 

Last month our charge was this: “Say one word which reflects what Judaism means to you.” 

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