As always it’s
been a very busy month in the synagogue. I made some notes a couple of weeks
ago about what to put in this message so when I begin writing everything may be
disjointed. Just bear with me because I have a lot to tell you about.
We had a visitor in the synagogue one Saturday
morning who was on a quest to chant a Haftarah in each of the fifty states.
When I talked with him by phone a month or so ago and heard his goal I felt we
were a good match along his road to completion. So chant he did and those of us
in attendance enjoyed being #12 and learning a little about him.
The “Variety Show” that we co-sponsored with Panorama
Presbyterian Church was a rousing success. We had comedians, musicians,
singers, trapeze acts (oops, scratch the trapeze—we couldn’t get the riggings
up in time if you can believe that). All in all I believe everyone enjoyed the
various performers. If you didn’t come, you missed a wonderful show. We are
already in the planning stage for a follow on variety show scheduled for the
spring.
The world premier of “The Chanukkah/Hanukkah/Hanukah/spell
it however you wish Story” was absolutely fantastic. With a cast of thousands
(would you believe fifteen or so) the audience was in stitches. Written by our
very own British playwright, Roger Cowan, the cast of non-actors pulled it off.
The crowd was 50% greater than planned which was exciting and there was even a
standing ovation. Wow!! We have heard that some who attended the world premiere
are coming back for the second performance the first Sunday in December and
they’re actually paying to get in again.
We have signed an agreement to have a cell tower located on our property. This should help to improve our financial situation for years to come. Also, as I have reported previously, installation of solar panels is almost complete and we are looking forward to seeing a decrease in our electric power bill. These additions to our facility plus the increasing number of fund-raisers that we are planning are certainly improving our financial stability. We must continue to work hard to increase our membership and to support all the events that are being added to our calendar every month. Please do your part—Valley Beth Israel is a great place to be and you are such an important part of it.
The 24th Annual Interfaith Service, this year hosted by St. Genevieve Catholic Church, was such a warm service as we joined with Panorama Presbyterian Church and St. Genevieve to celebrate the Thanksgiving season. The clergy of each organization had so much to say and their camaraderie was priceless. We all prayed as one.
We have signed an agreement to have a cell tower located on our property. This should help to improve our financial situation for years to come. Also, as I have reported previously, installation of solar panels is almost complete and we are looking forward to seeing a decrease in our electric power bill. These additions to our facility plus the increasing number of fund-raisers that we are planning are certainly improving our financial stability. We must continue to work hard to increase our membership and to support all the events that are being added to our calendar every month. Please do your part—Valley Beth Israel is a great place to be and you are such an important part of it.
The 24th Annual Interfaith Service, this year hosted by St. Genevieve Catholic Church, was such a warm service as we joined with Panorama Presbyterian Church and St. Genevieve to celebrate the Thanksgiving season. The clergy of each organization had so much to say and their camaraderie was priceless. We all prayed as one.
Become a VBI-VIP (see the flyer in this newsletter)
and come to Rabbi Mark’s performance in the Landmark Opera Company production
of La Boheme (again, see the flyer in this newsletter). Have a wonderful
Chanukah and a Happy New Year. See you next month.
Ron
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