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My Words from the TBE Bash 2023

 Good Evening.


What an honor it is to see you all tonight. First and foremost, thank you to Derek, Shayna, and the gala committee for putting together this fabulous evening. Thank you to everyone from our staff, clergy, members, and sponsors for helping make tonight possible. And, of course, a heartfelt thank you to my family for being here with me tonight and by my side, as Myra would, too. I love you all.


Standing up here tonight, there are many faces I have known for years, and what a joy to see you all. At the same time, there are faces I have yet to meet, which shows the congregation’s growth. From seasoned members to new members, we are all a temple family, and may tonight be a joyous evening to share our love for our community and each other.


For those I have known for many years, I appreciate your commitment and dedication to the temple. To the newer members, I appreciate your commitment to joining this great synagogue and helping it move forward into the future. Together, each and everyone one of us makes this place wonderful. Temple Beth El is more than just a building; Temple Beth El is a community that is fostered by the love and kindness we bestow upon each other. That is what matters.


Lastly, to my fellow honorary co-chairs, Dick and Sheila Asher, thank you for the years of friendship and the good fortune you have vested in this synagogue.


To my family, friends, colleagues, members, and personal associates…I thank you all.


Now, let’s get back to celebrating our temple!


 



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