President’s Message
Attention B’nei Mitzvah Families
L’dor Va dor: Nominating the Next Temple Chai Board
At Sinai Moses received the Torah and handed it over to Joshua who handed
it over to the elders who handed it over to the prophets who in turn handed it
over to the men of the Great Assembly. Pirkei Avot 1:1
Since the time of Moses, it has been our duty and obligation as the Jewish
people to pass our traditions down from generation to generation. In modern
times, our traditions have been and continue to be transmitted through the
synagogue and its leaders. These leaders are volunteers who devote countless
hours to insuring Jewish continuity and
doing sacred work.
The Temple Chai Nominating Committee
will soon be engaged in identifying and
selecting a slate of new officers for the
coming year. Temple Chai leadership is a
marvelous opportunity to help develop the
educational, programmatic and spiritual
direction of our temple and to be a partner
in the creation of a secure financial and
spiritual future for generations yet to come.
Please don’t forget to submit a photo for the
ChaiLites at least three (3) months prior to your
ceremony. Drop off, mail or email a clear photo
of your child with his/her name and date of their
service on the back.
If sending a jpg, please put the child’s name and
date of the service in the subject line and email
it to [email protected]. Also, please
return the B’nei Mitzvah form so we know how
you would like your name(s) listed on the B’nei
Mitzvah page and all other publicity.
Please contact Deborah Greenswag to schedule
your pre Bnei Mitzvah photos 3 months prior to
your mitzvah. She can be reached at 847-537-1771
x222 or [email protected].
Temple Chai Funeral Plan
Our new Board nominees come from many
aspects of temple life. We have applicants
from our various committees and task forces and our incredible array of
wonderful volunteers. All are members like you, seeking a meaningful
experience that will help them grow as a leader and as a Jew.
I hope that all of you see Temple Chai leadership in you