This is both an exciting and bittersweet time for our congregation. With spring upon us, we look forward to new beginnings; beginnings that will help determine our long term future. Yet it is also bittersweet as our rabbi, Ronald Mass, will be retiring to begin the next phase of his life.

Rabbi Mass has been with Temple Beth El for close to 30 years and it is difficult to see him leave. He and his family have grown with us and it is our fervent wish that they have many wonderful, happy and healthy years together.

There are so many instances when Rabbi Mass has been an integral part of not only our temple family but our personal lives in both good times and difficult ones. He has been there for so many of us at our various life cycle events. Hundreds of children have had their bar or bat mitzvah under his watchful eye and religious guidance. Many of them went on to continue studies under his tutelage and became confirmed in front of their parents, families and friends. So many of us benefited from his compassion and comforting words when we suffered the loss of a loved one. Now it is time for us to tell him what he has meant to us all.

While he has asked that we not hold any special event in his honor, we will be recognizing him at a special service and Oneg Shabbat on Friday, June 21, 2013 beginning at 7:30pm. Join the Temple family as we wish Rabbi and Hagit a healthy and happy next stage in their lives.

   As the Jewish New Year approaches [yes, right after Labor Day] and RELIGIOUS SCHOOL REGISTRATION becomes something you start to think about, you are probably Temple shopping, always a good idea. It's smart to check before you invest in your Jewish future. All of the information you need about membership is right here. 
  If, at this time of year, you are searching for the right temple for your holiday observance and in which to join other Reform Jews the year round, call us. High Holiday tickets are INCLUDED in your membership.
   Call for an appointment to meet our new rabbi, Michael Churgel.

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