Rabbi Weill's Blog

January 9, 2025

Dear Friends,

During Erev Shabbat services tomorrow evening, EHNTJC’s outgoing Board of Directors will be formally discharged, and the incoming Board of Directors will be installed. Led by President Shelley Sutker-Dermer, the outgoing board has worked tirelessly and selflessly on behalf of our beloved congregation, and we owe them all our gratitude. Incoming President Fran Givertz and the newly installed Board will now be charged with leading the affairs of our congregation to the best of their ability and sustaining the values of our sacred community. May we join together in offering the following prayer on behalf of the incoming Board of Directors:

We ask You, O God, to bestow blessings upon the leaders who have been elected to serve our congregation. Instill in them insight and understanding, perseverance and patience. Inspire them to work together in pursuit of our community’s greatest aspirations, even as they watch over its daily needs. We are thankful, Adonai, for the dedication and giving spirit which bring these men and women before You, prepared to devote their energies to Your service and to the benefit of us all.

We pray You grant success to all their endeavors and help them to lead us in pursuit of our sacred mission. Amen

(Adapted from Mishkan Tefilah)

L'shalom,

Cantor Daniel Gale

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