Spring is a time of growth, celebrations, graduations, and special recognition.
By the time this Shofar reaches you, the spring flowers will be in their last beautiful display and TE will be in the middle of its’ b’nai mitzvah season. We have had the joyous celebrations of the Feuerstein and Ariker families thus far and look forward to the simchas of the Aferzon’s, Rivkin’s, Shanbrom’s, Aviad’s, Sauberman’s, and Boyd’s families in May and June. We will need to wait until October to celebrate with the Fried-Green family. Check out the special information on each of these young adults in this edition of the Shofar. Remember the entire congregation is invited to the service that marks the start of Josh, Levi, Matt, Vanessa, Sarah, Oren, Abby, Annabelle, and Sam’s adult membership in the TE community. Mazel tov to all, we couldn’t be more proud of you!
Special congratulations to Laura Adams for winning the Susan Pinsky Bleeks College Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship is sponsored by the Board, the Sisterhood, and the Men’s Club and is given to a high school senior who has maintained a “B” or better in school, is active in TE life, and has written an essay discussing how Temple Emanuel has played a role in defining who they are. Read Laura’s entire essay in this edition of the Shofar and come celebrate with Laura and her family on June 24th when she receives her award.
Celebrate your TE membership this June. Our Annual Meeting is on June 5th; next year’s budget and slate of Officers and Board members will be voted upon. Come have a bagel, chat with friends hear the Annual Report and vote on these important issues. We will have a special Shabbat dinner on June 10th to thank the previous board and celebrate the new Board. It will be a relaxed time to get together with TE friends for dinner. Please plan on coming I look forward to seeing you there!