The Little Engine That Could

 We’re all familiar with the popular children’s story about the little engine that was able to do more than expected. Over here at Shofar headquarters, we’ve heard that phrase applied to our shul — that one and also the one that says “small, but mighty.” There might be something to the perception that small means diminished expectations, but as the photos on this page illustrate (as well as those sprinkled throughout this issue), the goings-on at our shul and beyond — just in the past month — disprove those ideas.

Rabbi Gadi and Ellen Buchbinder at the 75th anniversary Israel Day Parade in New York City.

 

 

 

 

Judith Weiner surrenders her key to the building to incoming president Sara Bloom.

 

 

 

 

 

 The “Joyfully Jewish” summer program will be held in this welcoming space for young people that was arranged and accoutered by Rabbi Gadi and program teacher Dawn Teyuca and her son, Isaac.

Photos by Rabbi Gadi and SMBloom