2019 NOVEMBER 5780
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Touro Provides Assistance to 18 Congregations for High Holidays' Security Protection By Larry Berman
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ouro Fraternal Association made charitable contributions to 18 Rhode Island congregations to assist them in the hiring of professional security protection for the High Holidays. “Our assistance totaled tens of thousands of dollars,” said Board Chairman Alan Lury. “This funding provided protection for 4,000 to 5,000 congregants throughout Rhode Island this High Holiday season.” Touro reached out to every congregation in the state to provide a safe and secure environment for the community to pray together at the most solemn time of year. Touro fulfilled the request for security for every congregation that responded, and in most cases covered the entire security cost. “In the wake of the tragedy in Pittsburgh last year and the disturbing anti-Semitic events closer to home, we felt it was critical to provide this measure of security to synagogues in the state,” said Lury. “We wish we didn’t have to do it, but it is imperative that Jews are protected in their houses of worship.” Lury, Vice Chairman Stevan Labush and a committee of board members met with representatives of the synagogues that responded to a letter offering assistance. “With limited resources, some of the
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Poster displayed in congregations temples had no plans to offer security and now they were able to do so,” stated Labush. “Others were having a difficult time getting funds together for security and utilized this assistance, enabling them to have additional resources to allocate during challenging times.” Community Involvement Committee Chairman Andrew Lamchick noted that the donation for security is an extension of Touro’s mission to provide assistance within the community for both Jewish and non-Jewish causes.
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ouro is now offering a “pay by credit card” option for nonrefundable events. As a convenience to members, this credit card option will be available for Two-fers and other social activities, such as plays and sports events. The option will also be possible for other non-refundable events like the annual February dinner meeting outside the hall, the Installation Dinner in May and the Steak Fry in June. Touro members may also opt to pay their annual dues by credit card beginning this November. “Many members have asked for this option, and we are pleased to make it possible,” said Board Chairman Alan Lury. Members can pay by credit card by visiting our website: www.tourofraternal.org. ~1~