The Shofar joins the shul membership in extending a wholehearted mazel tov to the Joshua Rakhman family — especially baby Ava Rakhman, whose Hebrew name, Chava, was bestowed by Rabbi Gadi at the Hoshana Rabba service in the sanctuary of our shul on Sunday, Oct. 16. The Rakhman family and friends filled the sanctuary for the occasion, which was attended by many shul members as well.

Shul members will recognize Josh, who for the last two years has served the shul as security guard during High Holiday services. He honored us by celebrating this mitzvah at our shul.

Pictured, back row, from left, Antonia Rakhman, Ava’s mother; Rabbi Gadi; and Ava held by her dad, Josh. In front, Stella Arlette, a niece, joined the group for a family photo.

 

Adrianne Greenberg photo