PBJC Family,
In my Kol Nidre appeals – main service and family services – I referred to PBJC as a great synagogue – it is.
I spoke of our connection to one another as Jews – we are.
I spoke of community and the need to belong to and support a synagogue – we do.
I espoused that we are engaged, active, continually growing, continually learning – all true.
And, of course, I appealed for your financial support, with the full understanding that you already pay dues, and, as may apply, building fund, Nursery School, Religious School, Hebrew High, Bat/Bar Mitzvah lessons -
With additional support of and through cheer cards, Torah Fund, Sisterhood, Men’s Club, Purim baskets, Rabbi and Cantor’s discretionary funds, Passover candy sale, and class services, just to name a number of areas where you want or need to participate.
I also mentioned that surely we have blemishes.
We don’t do everything “right” – we may be oblivious to some problems but hopefully not worse, by not caring.
And just as surely, with 500 families we can’t possibly be exactly what you may perceive that we should be.
What we all can be is part of the solution – and not part of the problem.
Is there something you are not happy about – someone you are happy with – welcome to the club – in this case the PBJC club.
Forget the crass response of get in line, take a number.
The correct response is we are here for you. We are here for you when you need us.
Join a committee – get involved in Sisterhood and Men’s Club, come to services, not just on High Holy Days or to say Kaddish for a departed loved one.
Learn Hebrew in the Cantor’s class, become a Nursery or
Religious
School
class mother or help with the Purim Carnival.
We are here for you.
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Thanksgiving is here – enjoy all the bounty of this wonderful holiday with those who are near and dear.
Cheer cards:
Sisterhood has always, and continues, to do so much for PBJC.
They provide services and support.
A major part of their funds are generated by the cheer cards program – a way for you and I to acknowledge a special occasion of any sort and send cheer (or condolences) to a fellow member.
We have three wonderful women who have handled your calls and promptly mailed cards for 10-15 years and more – their names are listed monthly.
They never seek the kudos they so richly deserve.
A heart Yasher Koach to our friends:
Betty Crane
Marlene Rosen
Estelle Stein
Join me in making PBJC an even better Schule for us and our families.
Alan
