Charles Bogen Remembered; Ann Hurwitz Saluted On Her 90th

Our shul ushered in the holiday of Shavuot on Thursday, May 25, with a gathering in Andrew Levin Park, where Ann Hurwitz’s grandson, Andrew, acknowledged his grandmother’s 90th birthday by planting a pear tree in her honor. Nestled near the southern property line of the park, where good soil and plenty of sunshine will nourish the tree, just as “my grandmother has nourished children’s thirst for knowledge,” he said of the shul’s chair of the Education Committee. A plaque installed at the site reads: In honor of Ann Hurwitz’s 90th birthday, this tree symbolizes a lifetime commitment to nourishing young minds. From the many classrooms to our synagogue, her dedication to learning has impacted beyond measure.

Participants in the traditional Shavuot all-night (maybe not ALL night) learning that followed in the social hall were treated to cheese cake, ice cream and talks by Ann’s grandson, shul member Chuck Simon, and Rabbi Gadi.

Services continued in the sanctuary Friday morning and also Friday evening followed by an Oneg Shabbat hosted by Nancy Torchio to observe the first yahrzeit of her father, Charles Bogen. It was the also the first Oneg held at the shul since the onset of Covid, and the social get-together was appreciated by all. Services continued Saturday morning, May 27, including Yizkor.

Photos AGreenberg and SMBloom