“ It is not your responsibility to finish the work of perfecting the world, but you are not free to desist from it either.” Rabbi Tarfon, Pirke Avot 2:21
Kol HaKavod to Our Cherished Alumni who have served and led the Jewish communities for 13 & 25 years, always with deep devotion, passion, skill and love. You have served tirelessly, and have impacted countless lives. It is a true honor to call you my colleagues.
A Hearty Mazal Tov to Our Remarkable Ordinees and Graduates! It is a joy to celebrate this most special time with you. May your clergy paths ahead be rewarding, fruitful and everything you dream it will be. I am so very proud of you, and excited for you!
Yishar Koah to Our Extraordinary Award Recipients of 5786! Your leadership, wisdom and dedication to AJR and the Jewish People are profound. Thank you for serving, and for sharing your many unique and exceptional gifts. We are so fortunate.
An Exuberant Todah Rabah Deepest gratitude to the incredible Administration, Staff, Faculty and Board of Trustees of AJR. The sheer talent and unending commitment to AJR that this team displays“ 24 / 6” is impossible to describe. Serving AJR together with you is such a rich gift in my life.
With love and admiration, Rabbi Beth Kramer-Mazer
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