What a Holy Day season we had this year! A huge thank you to all the volunteers who have helped make this year the best yet! (We are blessed with so many, that I would not be able to thank everyone by name here – but that’s a good problem to have, I’m sure you will agree:) The sukkah has come down and the chilly weather has arrived, but here at TE we are buzzing with energy and excitement for the new year. The calendar is filled with opportunities to get engaged – so whether you are looking to nourish your mind, your body or your soul, we have many opportunities for you to do so!
The elections are on everyone’s mind right now, and I encourage you to make your choice wisely and to make sure you vote! On Rosh Hashanah I spoke about a different kind of election coming up soon. Over the next 180 days, U.S. Reform Jews have the chance to help chart Israel’s future. In 2015, Jews in the United States will cast their vote for representation in the World Zionist Congress – a global governing body that influences both the shape of policies and the distribution of funds in Israel. The values we as Reform Jews hold dear – equality, pluralism and peace – must be championed by that Congress. Together, we can make that happen. That’s why I wanted to make sure that you were one of the first to know that ARZA Campaign Website “Reform Jews 4 Israel” is now live: www.reformjews4israel.org
From now until voting begins on January 15, 2015, the site will provide information about the WZC elections and encourage individuals to pledge their support for the ARZA campaign. The website will change on January 15th to a link to the actual voting site. Please take a moment to look at the site and to register your support and your interest. Thank you very much in advance!