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.