Blog Problem

Shalom,

For all my millions of followers out there who are wondering what's going on...

...what's going on is that for some reason the Temple's Constant Contact doesn't like my blog address and every time it goes out in an email, the emails go into spam or spasms and do not reach the intended recipient. Hence, I am going to have to try a new blog carrier or whatever it's called. I apologize and will hopefully rectify this after the chaggim/holidays.

Best wishes for a sweet, happy & healthy new year,
Morah Judy

Hiatus

It's been a while since I've posted mainly due to the fact that my blog seems to have been interfering with the Temple's Constant Contact email list. Since my blog was preventing anyone from getting email, we had to eliminate using it in my email. Until I have time to set up a new blog, I will not be regularly contributing to this one.

But since I'm here, I'd like to tell you to come to Temple on September 9th for our Religious School Open House/Orientation. It begins at 4:00 p.m. and we'll be having a fun pizza dinner at around 5:30 -- so you don't need to rush home and cook.

Watch your snail-mail and email for details.

Bnai Mitzvah

This past Saturday and Sunday Rabbi Glazier, our upcoming 7th grade class and I spent a wonderful weekend with our pre-Bnai Mitzvah students on a Kallah/Retreat. Through the generosity of our members, Randy Kay & Marji Meyers who allowed us to use their camp, we drove out to Lake Iroquois in Hinesburg, had dinner, did havdallah and watched a Bnai Mitzvah related video which spurred a lively discussion. The students spent the night with our brave chaperones, Dana & David Rachlin, and parents returned in the morning to continue to discussion, read with their child their assigned Torah portions and answer questions on the whole process. A great time was had by all and it was a fine opportunity to get to know each other outside of the Temple setting.

Chaveirim

Chaveirim means friends. And this past Sunday a group of 20 or so of us friends went to Mary Haas's house to sing to Mary. We sang "Hinei Mah Tov" and "Lechi Lach." Mary is ill and needed cheering up. Do you know anyone who is sick and may need meals, rides, cheering up, visitation, etc.? Under the leadership of Tim Cope, our Chaveirim committee is here for that purpose.

Edith Sanderson

This past Sunday Bruce & I attended the unveiling of the grave of Edith Sanderson. Edith and her husband Warren became members of Temple shortly after I moved here almost 11 years ago. They immediately involved themselves in the fabric of Temple life, joining committees, attending services and events and making friends. Edith, in addition to her serving on our Adult Education Committee, was an active member of Sisterhood. She had many civic interests as well, particularly the League of Women Voters. Intelligent, erudite and well traveled, Edith exuded a calm steady presence. I miss her very much.

Shavuot

Please join in worship this Thursday evening as we celebrate the holiday of Shavuot as well as our Confirmation ceremony during this festival service on Thursday, May 28th at 7:30 p.m. If you would like to attend the pre-service dinner at 6:00, go to the Temple's website and RSVP.

Last Day

With today being the very last day of school, there's still plenty going on at Temple.

I hope you can attend Friday night services when four of our teens will be speaking about their trips to Israel this past summer. And don't forget that Saturday morning services continue. We have services every week from now through the end of June.

big holiday coming up -- Shavuot. It begins at sundown next Thursday, May 28th. During the service we have 2 Chai Schoolers being Confirmed-- Chad Edwards-Kuhn & Jake Silver. Their parents are making a dinner in their honor at 6:00 before the service. Please RSVP if you plan to attend the dinner. After the service we will have dessert along with a study of the Book of Ruth.

Saturday, May 30, we will have a Shabbat morning/Shavuot service as well as a Yizkor service, which is customary on the 3 major pilgrimage holiday -- Sukkot, Passover and Shavuot.

Don't forget, starting in June, all Friday evening services will be at 6:00