The Rabbi Search committee is well underway - their first communication will soon be issued as a separate email. Please watch for it.
The Board of Directors wishes to formally welcome the following new members to Beth Tikvah in the last two years. They are Tamar Cohen; Dan & Barbara Cohen; Myrna Siegenberg; Shawn, Janet, Lillian & Danya Halperin; Michael, Rachel, Matthew & Sophie Grudman; Michael, Reesa, Jacob & Matan Pawer; Helene Rosen; Barbi, Evan & Erin Waterman; Vlado & Anita Hopner; Robert & Naomi Desormeau; Lucio, Rosana, Elias, Uriel & David Sade; Otto Farkas. These individuals and families will be welcomed to Beth Tikvah at a Shabbat Dinner on January 13th. Also being recognized that evening are the many volunteers who help in all sorts of ways to help deliver the spiritual, emotional and socials needs of our community. Todah Rabah!
Traditionally at this time of year we begin promoting our Golf Tournament. With the support of our volunteers, golfers, donors and dinner attendees, Beth Tikvah has been able to offset some of the operating budget shortfalls for the last few years. With no golf tournament this year we are seeking creative new ways to generate revenue. Your support for upcoming events and initiatives will be critical to our financial well-being. Perhaps even volunteer to sit on a committee.
A new Strategic Planning Committee has been formed with the mandate to consider all things that will lead to the continued viability of the Shul as our demographics and the needs of our community change in the coming years. A report is expected for presentation at the next AGM.
Finally we are seeking new candidates to fill the upcoming vacancies on the Board. We ask you to consider being part of the solution and step up if asked to take on a Board role or even volunteer.
A formal thank you to you for your continued support. We are blessed to have a Conservative synagogue serving our community here in Richmond and your support in many different ways ensures that our doors remain open, the heat is turned on and that our Rabbi can serve the needs of our Jewish community.
