A moment to treasure
09/29/2016 05:16:51 PM
Sep29
As Rosh Hashanah draws near, I find myself having mixed emotions in the realization that the last High Holiday services in our current building are about to take place.
I am beginning to think of the fond memories of years gone by in our less than perfect, but still quaint and modest surroundings. A building bought, furnished and sustained by Holocaust survivors, many without any remaining family, who were anxious to have a place to come together and create a welcoming community.
They would be proud of what Congregation Habonim has become. We have welcomed people from all walks of life, bound together by the belief of making the world a better place through openness and equality. Music has lifted the spirits of all who enter our humble building, and humour has found its way into our services and allowed us to laugh together even at the most serious of times.
Though many members do not know each other, we are indeed a community committed to pluralism and kindness to all humankind.
So this year, as we join together one last time in our building that was… we can look forward with excitement and pride to the new shul we will build together..
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“As the generation before us built for us, so too shall we build for the generation to come.”
Our fundraising total continues to grow. We are now 70% of the way to our goal. Every day we receive more gifts and I am so proud of the collective effort I am witnessing.
I very much look forward to seeing you all in the coming days. Let's sing like we have never sung before. Let's raise our voices so that all those who gave everything to build our synagogue can hear the impact of their legacy. Let’s make them proud of what they are helping build… and learn from their example as we create our new home for ourselves and for generations to come.
Shana Tova,
Eli
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