The new year has started off with two momentous events with one more to come after this bulletin goes to print. First, was the wonderful piano recital of David Leighton. David, a world class pianist and conductor, graciously donates his talent to Temple Beth Shalom for this outstanding cultural event. It was again held in the CFCC Fine Arts Auditorium and was very well attended. We are proud to bring such talent and share it with the greater Ocala community.
Second was the superb accomplishment of Rachel Rochlin on the celebration of her Bat Mitzvah. It was my misfortune to have to be out of town that weekend However, Kris was there to report on the joyous occasion. All right, Katie and Emily, see if you can top that.
And finally, we anticipate Alex Wartels coming to the Bimah on the 30th. No doubt he will be as magnificent as he has been awesome over the last few weeks. Watching these young people come of age is one of the privileges afforded us as part of our heritage. I know that we all kvell over their accomplishment and wish them all the success and prosperity that the future can bring. Mazal Tov Rachel and Alex!
We also take solace with the fact that these young people know who they are and where they came from. Hatikvah!! (The Hope) See you at Tu BiSh’vat and the Purim Spiel (still could use a few actors, contact Ruchama),
Hatikvah,
Joe Switt, President
| President: | Joe Switt |
| Vice Presidents: | Steve Lande Shifra Schacher |
| Treasurer: | Stan Stein |
| Recording Secretary: |
Dee Berger |
| Corresponding Secretary: |
Barbara Shaub |
| Directors: | Michele Kolsky Michael Kroiter Brent Malever Meryl Peters Irene Plow Harvey Taub Julie Rochlin Ted Schwimmer |
| Ex-0fficio: | Marty Schwartz |
| Sisterhood Representative: |
Mildred Olstein Betsy Brody |
| Religious School Administrator: |
Steven Boetger |
| OCAFTY/NFTY: | Lauren Taub |