Shabbat Service with Guest Speaker Ruth Messinger
Friday, May 18 at 7:30pm
Jews as Global Citizens: Our Responsibility in the World
Ruth Messinger, president of American
Jewish World Service, will discuss the role of “Jews as Global
Citizens.” Speaking of her own experiences in the developing world, Ruth
will propose how American Jews, who enjoy greater affluence and
influence than ever before, can do their part to alleviate poverty,
hunger, violence, disease and oppression.
Sharing the words of
dedicated Jews from communities across the United States – college and
rabbinical students, community leaders and skilled professionals – she
will tell of the enormous transformative impact volunteering and
advocacy can make in the modern era. By embracing our obligation to
assist all people in need, regardless of race, religion or nationality,
we have the capacity to ensure social justice for coming generations.
As Jews who take seriously our role as global citizens, we will
contribute to tikkun olam, fixing of the world.
Confirmation Shabbat
Friday, May 25 at 7:30pm
The Congregation is cordially invited to the 2012 Confirmation Ceremony
Please join us as we confirm the following seniors:
Benjamin Goldberg, Maura Hartzman, Mackenzie Morris, Melanie Novick, Sydney Plovsky, Joshua Podolle, Jesse Steinberg, Talya Stern and Claire Van der Linden.