Mazel Tov to the remarkable ordinees of the Academy for Jewish Religion! Your dedication and commitment to Jewish learning and leadership have brought you to this momentous occasion. May your journeys as spiritual leaders be filled with wisdom, strength, and the ability to bring light to those you serve. I am confident that your contributions will enrich the Jewish world.
To Rabbis Beth Kramer-Mazer and Steve Axinn, your guidance and mentorship are deeply appreciated. Your dedication to AJR and the broader Jewish community has shaped generations of leaders and leaves a lasting legacy. From Fort Bragg, I send my warmest congratulations and blessings to all the honorees. May your paths be filled with peace and purpose. B’ hatzlacha!
U. S. Army Chaplain / Rabbi Scott Klein
ouka cvut ' iurvt ka uhshnk, n huv rnut kkv vru, k icrenu, uhrcv, t cvut ' ouka; suru
Hillel used to say: Be of the disciples of Aaron, loving peace and pursuing peace, loving mankind and drawing them close to the Torah.
Ethics of Our Ancestors, Pirkei Avot 1:12
sucfv kf All of our newly-ordained Rabbis and Cantors And our special honorees: Rabbi Beth Kramer-Mazer Rabbi Stephen M. Axinn
Rabbi Gerry L. Ginsburg( AJR 2019)
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