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Dear friend,
Every Jewish journey starts somewhere. Mine began 18 years ago with a simple “hello” and “we're so glad you're here.” It continues today as President of our congregation.
That greeting changed my life. Since then, I've learned that we don't find our Judaism once — we return to it, again and again, for all kinds of reasons. Not one of them more valid than another. And increasingly, I've come to believe that the deepest part of that work isn't solitary at all. Teshuvah. Tefillah. Tzedakah. None of it is complete without each other.
At this year's Yom Kippur morning service, I'll share more about where I found my Judaism — a first seder, a break fast, a mikvah — and why I believe our 50-year-old community is one of the few remaining places built for Jews, by Jews, to be simply Jewish. We'll cry together for what we've lost. And then, rooted in 5787, we'll step into the light and make it better.
Won't you join me? Whether you give at the High Holy Days to ease the weight of the year behind you or to propel us toward hope, every Kol Nidre pledge signals a commitment to more Jewish joy in the world. You can make your gift today by clicking here. Or, if you prefer the tangible, you can bring your pledge card on Yom Kippur. Regardless, we’ll have a little surprise for you in thanks for your support that you can bring back to adorn our Sukkah.
With gratitude and hope,
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