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Summer Shul – Coming to a Shul Near You!
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ummertime and shul is delightful! Oh how we love Summer Shul with its new tunes, its open collars, its sandals, and its organic communal feeling. Here is what some of our friends say about Summer Shul: Rahel Lerner – I love that in the smaller space you can hear the voices of those around you and all sing together. Dick Manekin – I love the informality, hamisha feel, and participatory davenen of Summer Shul.
Anne Young – Ditto, ditto, ditto. Allen Holzman – I enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.
Another unique aspect of Summer Shul is the d’var Torah, given by members of the congregation. This year, in celebration of Israel’s 65th year we have invited friends from the congregation to share their reflections of Israel. We will hear about their unique experiences as visitors
to Israel, their involvement in issues core to Israel’s identity, and their personal connections to our land. Come add your voice to Rahel’s, Dick’s, and Anne’s and so many others. Join us for Shabbat morning services on July 6, 13, 20, and 27 in the Krieger Auditorium for joyful davenen and inspiring speakers. B’Shalom,
Rabbi Debi Wechsler
Thank You Ron Millen! Shabbat Luncheon Celebration June 29, Noon
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or 18 years, the daily life of our synagogue community has been loyally directed by Ron Millen. We have all benefited from Ron’s devotion to every aspect of our congregation, blessed by his tireless efforts to manage, maintain, and support all that happens here.
New Shabbat “And I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit into you…” —Ezekiel 36:26
Ron Millen is caring and devoted to our community because he cares about his Jewish commitments and expression. He focuses his energy on budgets and facilities as well as on religious practice and Jewish education. Deeply rooted in Jewish values and memories, Ron’s service as Chizuk Amuno Congregation’s Executive Director has been a unique blend of business, ritual, learning, and engineering.
Friday, June 14 • 7:15 p.m. ew at Chizuk Amuno, a contemporary Friday night service with guitar music. Come and enjoy an upbeat Shabbat celebration of prayer, song, and insight. Using a special prayer book that includes Hebrew transliteration and English reflection, everyone is welcome to join in New Shabbat with Rabbi Shulman, Hazzan Perlman, and Leslie Pomerantz. New Shabbat will meet again August 9.
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Save Three Lives in Just One Hour Mitzvah Day Blood Drive Join fellow congregants, 16 and over, on Monday, June 24 between 2 and 7 p.m. for Brotherhood’s Save Three Lives in Just One Hour Mitzvah Day Blood Drive, in coordination with the American Red Cross. By donating blood you could literally save the life of up to three ill
We are grateful for all that Ron has accomplished on our behalf and for his meaningful participation as a member of our synagogue family. As Ron Millen completes his tenure as our Executive Director, we invite you to join us on Shabbat, June 29 to say thank you. Following Shabbat morning services, we will gather for a festive Shabbat luncheon to celebrate Ron’s achievements and express our gratitude. All are welcome as we show our appreciation to Ron and Alita.
men, women, or children. Be part of Chizuk Amuno’s Life Brigade. The whole process, including refreshments, takes about one hour. That’s just twenty minutes of your life for every life you could save. To register, call the synagogue office at 410/486-6400. 1
142nd Annual Meeting
Sunday, June 9 • 4 p.m. The membership will be asked to approve a change in the congregational bylaws, the Slate of Officers, and nominations to the Board of Trustees. Please join us as we welcome Glenn S. Easton, our new Executive Director, to our synagogue community.