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JANUARY 1, 1995 VOLUME 62

NO. 9 29 TEVET 5755

 

IN THIS CORNER

Last month I wrote an article encouraging the
membership of this congregation to consider looking at a new
vision of ourselves as a congregation. I wanted us to rethink
the way we do our programming and the kinds of programs
we offer. I put forward the argument that we needed to
become more inclusive of everyone in our community, to
consider new avenues of spirituality and celebration, become
more active in Tikkun 01am, our Jewish responsibility to
repair the world. The article concluded by asking anyone
interested in working on this project to step forward and call
me.

I assumed that a large number of people shared my
desire to help move this congregation in new and expanded
directions by organizing programs that are not only for the
young or old or gender specific, but to bring together a cross
section of our community at any given time to celebrate,
learn, and rejoice. My expectation was not realized. Oniy a
handful of people showed interest in this idea of creating a
new, more vibrant, expanded living Jewish community and
congregation. I want to thank the few that said yes and
guess at the reasons more didn't volunteer.

I can see three reasons for the lack of response,
though there may be many others. One reason people didn't
volunteer is that they thought the vision was ill-conceived.
These people read the article and either dismissed it or
thought it wrong. The second reason people didn't
volunteer is that they thought the other person was going to
volunteer, take the leadership role, and do what he or she
has always done. Let me assure you that, for the most part,
the individuals who volunteered to help did not come from
those who have or are serving in positions of leadership in
our congregation. Those who said yes are quiet people
desiring to see this experiment we call Judaism be maintained
and strengthened. The third reason people didn't volunteer
is because they see no reason for this congregation to make
any changes at all. Either the programs are fine or why rock
the boat.

 

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SHABBAT SERVICES

 

Friday, January 6, 1995
Erev Shabbat Service 8 PM

Torah Portion: Bo Frida anua 27 1995
Exodus: 10:1-13:16 New American Shabbat Service 8 PM
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