Shul News & Notes
Slate of Officers For 2021-2022 Sworn In At June 13 Congregation Meeting
At the June 13 Congregation meeting, Recording Secretary Joanna Paulsen cast one vote for the slate proposed by the Nominating Committee, chaired by Rochelle Garmise, assisted by Paul Nadel and Dede Whitsit. Serving for a one-year term are, top row, from left, Judith K. Weiner, President; Sara Bloom, Vice President; Joanna Paulsen, Recording Secretary; Elaine Goldman, Corresponding Secretary. Middle row, from left, Adrianne Greenberg, Sisterhood representative; Miriam Gabriel, Member at Large; Hedvah Campeas Cohen, outgoing Member at Large; Tom Byrne, Men’s Club representative; Madelyn Rothman, Member at Large. Bottom row, from left, Susan Rosenstreich, Financial Secretary; Alan Garmise, Treasurer; Rabbi Gadi, attending by invitation; Ann Hurwitz, Member at Large. Screen shot by Sara Bloom
Lunch and Learn: Summer Vacation
Dear Lunch and Learners,
The good news is that Covid seems to be on the run. Vaccinations are up, the infection rate is diminishing, spring/summer weather is inviting us away from our electronic screens, and activities on the North Fork are abubble.
That said, Lunch and Learn will take a break from our Monday and Thursday Zoom at noon routines to refresh, regroup, revitalize, reinvigorate, and report new and interesting programs to restart after the Jewish holidays in the fall.
We hope you have enjoyed getting to know the varied interests and talents of our members and our special guests, and that you will rejoin our merry band of Lunch and Learners when we are once again hemmed in by weather et al, yet eager to stay connected to our shul, our shul friends, and to wonders yet to come every Monday and Thursday.
Thank you presenters, thank you participants. Special thanks to Rabbi Gadi for his thought-provoking Thursday programs, and to shul president Judith Weiner for gracious introductions of our members and guests and as able moderator of our Q and A portions. To our office assistant, Andrea Blaga, thank you for distributing the publicity and quick reminders every week, and for posting the recorded sessions online for greater visibility of our programming.
Happy summer from Lunch and Learn. See you soon.
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Lunch and Learn : Language Lesson
Monday, June 14
Susan Rosenstreich
and Bill Packard
Language Lesson
Bonjour! Hola! Ciao! How’s your French? Your Spanish? And your Italian? Live the dream and speak the language, practicing phrases and proverbs — on mute, if you’re timid, or viva voce if not. Suzy and Bill will take us on a fun Romance language romp around the Mediterranean. Zoom at noon through France, Italy and Spain and — Who knows? — emerge speaking like a native. No passports necessary.
[Last Monday Lunch and Learn session before the summer hiatus.]
Thursday, June 17
Rabbi Gadi
“History of the Jews”
Wrap-up of the era
Rabbi Gadi will bring his “History of the Jews” series to a stopping point before the Lunch and Learn summer hiatus. With so much at stake as the Jewish people wander without a homeland, Rabbi Gadi will draw the era to a close and provide a preview of what’s to come. Zoom at noon for a look to the future.
Lunch and Learn: Rabbi Gadi “Shabbat Across America”
Join Rabbi Gadi for two Lunch and Learn sessions next week — Monday and Thursday — for a spiritual journey across America. Spectacular photos and illustrative videos will display the beauty and majesty of our country with its inspirational message of awe.
In the words of Rabbi Gadi, “It has been an incredible journey around the holy lands of America, a real spiritual journey. We discovered holy people who do holy work, rediscovered old friendships, and led services online from a different city in the U.S. every Shabbat.
We blessed communities, prayed at historical sites, saw the wealth and beauty of this country, and followed the trails of those who fought for freedom.
We trailed the Rocky Mountains from the Grand Canyon in the south to Glacier Park in the north.
We challenged our bodies and spirits and, with the help of angels all along the way, we have returned home renewed, restored, recharged and revitalized.”
Zoom at noon on Monday and Thursday next week for an unforgettable excursion to awaken the soul.
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