Saint John News

BY SUSAN ISAACS-LUBIN

The Saint John Jewish Community has been really quiet, particularly for the month we were in the “orange” level of COVID-19 activity. *** We did not have regular Shabbat Services during our Orange level, and now that we are back in “yellow”, we have been cautious about gathering.

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Our large Chanukah Menorah was placed outside the Synagogue, but there was no community gathering. Normally we have a lighting with all of the Saint John community invited, with sufganiot and latkes, and entertainment by the children of the Congregation. This year, Katherine Biggs Craft, from our Museum, lit the candles each night. Hopefully, next year we can celebrate as usual.

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We held our Annual General Meeting in November, and most of our Board members continued with their service. We welcome newcomers, Shelley Cohen Thorley, Meital Or and Anna Vinizer Morneault to the Board. *** We would also like to thank Dr. Joseph Arditti for his years of Service on the Board. Joe decided that he would not offer for this year, and we are sorry to see him leave the Board.

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Lloyd Goldsmith was the only one of our snowbirds to leave this year. All of the others are here “enjoying” our winter weather! Most of them have not enjoyed winter in many years, and I for one, am not looking forward to the weather in the next few months! Hopefully, Mother Nature will not be too harsh on us.

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We wish everyone a healthy and safe New Year, and may 2021 be COVID-free!