TODAH RABAH (Thank you very much)
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As I finish up my “retirement paperwork” from the High Holy Days, I find myself thinking back over these past 29 years of leading and supporting the effort that goes into preparing for the High Holy Days. It’s hard to put into words what this community means to me. Each year has been a privilege, and this year—despite some challenges—was no exception.
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I want to offer my deepest thanks to our board, members, staff, clergy, and the JCC staff. Your dedication, patience, and willingness to step forward made all the difference. I have felt supported, encouraged, and lifted up by you in more ways than I can count. Serving alongside you has been one of the great blessings of my life, and I am truly grateful.
Rabbi Mike, I really enjoyed collaborating with you and getting to know you while preparing for this year’s services. Your warmth, caring and humor while working together and as you engaged with the congregation, whether in a small group at Selichot, or at the Erev Rosh Hashanah seder, services, Sukkot and Simchat Torah, is both evident and inspiring.
And finally, a special thank-you to President Aran Tavakoli and the Board for your thoughtful recognition of me and the lovely and generous gift.
And to the following lists of people, todah rabah. If your name isn’t listed, please accept my apologies and also my thanks for participating.
I hope you'll all take a moment to read through the names (it takes a village) and think about joining the High Holy Days Team next year.
Susan Levine
Rabbi Mike, I really enjoyed collaborating with you and getting to know you while preparing for this year’s services. Your warmth, caring and humor while working together and as you engaged with the congregation, whether in a small group at Selichot, or at the Erev Rosh Hashanah seder, services, Sukkot and Simchat Torah, is both evident and inspiring.
And finally, a special thank-you to President Aran Tavakoli and the Board for your thoughtful recognition of me and the lovely and generous gift.
And to the following lists of people, todah rabah. If your name isn’t listed, please accept my apologies and also my thanks for participating.
I hope you'll all take a moment to read through the names (it takes a village) and think about joining the High Holy Days Team next year.
Susan Levine
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Clergy and Staff:
Rabbi Mike Rothbaum Rabbi Educator Ally Jacobson Eliana Rosenzweig, Administrator Hilly Rubin, Song Leader (Family Services) |
High Holy Days Team:
Holly Baumann John Ciancio Shari Ciancio Ely Freedman Naomi Jensen Susan Levine |
Erev Rosh Hashanah Seder:
Rabbi Mike Rothbaum Shari Ciancio John Ciancio Suzi Cohen Phil Haness Judy Hante Naomi Jensen Brenda Myers-Haness Betsy Schneider Sandy Sherman |
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Shir Hadash:
John Ciancio Shari Ciancio Ely Freedman Ben Freedman Jonathan Ingber (Shofar and Trumpet soloist) Melody Lewis Stacey Lichter (Soloist) Jeffrey Rabin Jonathan Shulman Soloist: Anthony Russell |
Torah Readers:
Holly Baumann Marlene Bellamy Ayala Ben-Tall Giza Braun Judy Hante Naomi Jensen Jeff Rabin Joel Rosenberg Jonathan Shulman |
Greeters:
Howard Altman Cheryl Altman Janene Bacica Giza Braun Lynda Gaynor Sheldon Jurist Sheila Jurist Cynthia Konowbrownell Brenda Myers Fran Meronoff Sarah Vo Carol Yeomans |
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English Readers:
Shelby Abramson Nikka Alicandri Howard and Cheryl Altman Marlene Bellamy Ayala Ben-Tall Giza Braun Rachel and Laura Case Joe Castiglione John Ciancio Shari Ciancio Patricia Cohen Ben Freedman Ely Freedman Ros Goldstein Ingrid Greenberg Jonathan Ingber Sheila Jurist Susan Levine |
English Readers:
Melody Lewis Patti and Mark Nussbaum Sharone Oren Jeff Rabin Abi and Maya Rosenberg Rabbi Mike Rothbaum Anthony Russell Betsy Schneider Sandy Sherman Jonathan and Delilah Shulman Rob Tavakoli (original poem Two Things) Emma Tuttleman Carol Yeomans Lauren Zamler Book of Remembrance: Gayle Weller Patti Nussbaum |
This is Us families:
Amelia Glaser and Eran Mukamel Rebecca Lewison and Rob German Holly Baumann and Lee Goldberg Mahzorim Schleppers: David Kamper David Schneider |