Dear friends,
Shavua tov! Welcome to another beautiful week in our virtual Shul Woe-be-gone, where all the internet connections are strong, all the people are looking good, and all the screen time is below average. I am looking forward to spending this week together in every way we can safely do so: in virtual study, in song, and in prayer. I especially look forward to joining our Shabbat HaGadol morning services as our rabbinic intern, Jen Stevens, leads us, and reading the special Haftarah for the day!
Earlier this year, we began a search for a part-time rabbi to serve as the Director of Congregational Learning for Temple Emanu-El. The role of this rabbi will be to inspire our connection to Judaism by leading our lifelong learning programs, working with me as well as the Adult Education and Religious School committees. They will also lead and co-lead various services throughout the calendar year. At the close of Shabbat this week, we have an opportunity to meet a candidate for this position, who will lead us in Havdalah (8:15 pm on Saturday, Zoom details below). This candidate is a rabbinical student at Hebrew College in her final year, with a strong background in education and social justice. We look forward to spending Havdalah with her! Thank you to our Search Committee, chaired by Scott Hannula, for creating an opportunity for our community to share sacred time with this candidate.
Strength, good health, and laughter—the best medicine—to us all, my friends, as we stay safely sheltered in our homes and keep reaching out with our voices.
Shavua tov,
Cantor Vera
