President’s Message

Now, that you are retired, what do you do all week?

Nothing.

What do you do on the weekend?

Rest up. (more…)

Good Morning America Weekend has a Sunday segment called Your Three Words. Quoting from their website, “If one word can convey a lot about your state of mind, think how much three words could reveal.” Well, my three words are Temple Beth Sholom. These words and the many more words that I grouped together throughout this speech are more than a state of mind.

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I have known Gail Raucher for 30 years. But, I never got the chance to really know her until I asked if I could interview her for the Bulletin. She and Steve and their then 9 month old Ari moved to my old neighborhood when I had just married and “moved out.” The Rauchers were my parents’ backyard neighbors. “Small world”, I always say.

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Thank you, Stuart for accepting the role as Installing Officer. I have appreciated all your support you have given me this year. I would like to quote a predecessor, Shira Rosenblatt. She said to me, “Being a president of our synagogue is only a 2 year stint, but, being a past president is eternity.” I – and future presidents will be calling on you for your wisdom and expert opinions for many years to come. (more…)

As my first year of president of Temple Beth Sholom (TBS) comes to a close, I have learned so much from the staff and chairs of the many committees of the Temple. I would like to take this time to recognize them and tell them that their efforts are much appreciated.

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My mother, Florence Frohman, asked one day, “So, who is going to be your next article?”
“Well, I thought since it is a May issue and it’s Mother’s Day, I’ll ask a mother,” I replied.
“There are plenty of mothers to choose from,” she said. (more…)

What is the definition of a Gabbai?

“A Gabbai maintains the ritual of the Torah and the Torah service,”says Joan Levine, our Gabbai at Temple Beth Sholom.” What I really find fulfilling, is calling someone up for their first time or for their simcha, or even for their yahrzeit.”

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Many people have approached me and asked if I am enjoying my role as President of the Temple. Of course, the answer is yes—I have to say the main reason it is so enjoyable is because I get to interview wonderful members. This week I caught up with Milton Caplan. He and his wife Patti have been members of TBS for 45 years. (more…)

I would like to introduce you to two of our newest members of Temple Beth Sholom, Allan and Mae Margolis. This couple hails from Bridgeport, making a new home in Hamden. Simply put, family is what brought the Margolis’ to Hamden. (more…)

My monthly series, All in the Temple, will return next month. In the meantime, please enjoy this infomercial…

Music plays.

A woman is standing in front of her favorite grocery store speaking to the television audience. (more…)