We’d all like to see Vassar Temple be a place where we can gather for social, educational and other purposes. To date we’ve held a number of excellent Adult Education programs and social events. But after watching a few dinners get cancelled due to low interest, I’d like to reach out to all of you [...]
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Suggestion Box
Posted by Bob Abrams on April 8, 2012
http://vassartemple.wordpress.com/2012/04/08/suggestion-box-10/
Temple Restroom Renovations Are Complete!!
The Temple restrooms are now outfitted with brand new sinks and vanities, mirrors and lighting. The ceiling tiles have all been replaced. There are new window dressings: valences and coordinated vertical blinds. The new soap dispensers are clean and dispense a measured amount of gentle hand cleanser. The towel dispenser is motion activated. And … [...]
Posted by Bob Abrams on January 2, 2012
http://vassartemple.wordpress.com/2012/01/02/temple-restroom-renovations-are-complete/
Hineni Biennial: The Enduring Legacy of Seth Erlebacher, by Rabbi Richard Jacobs
Rabbi Jacobs distributed a very impressive article to the URJ Biennial distribution, highlighting Seth’s excitement for the Biennial and ways in which Seth “understood the serious challenges facing our congregations and our movement, but as a true leader he was always focused on turning challenges into opportunities.” Please follow this link to the article. Bob [...]
Posted by Bob Abrams on December 28, 2011
http://vassartemple.wordpress.com/2011/12/28/hineni-biennial-the-enduring-legacy-of-seth-erlebacher-by-rabbi-richard-jacobs-2/
Before we get there … Preparing for the Biennial
I’m looking forward to attending the Biennial at the Gaylord Conference Center in the National Harbor area just south of Washington D.C. (The area is across the Potomac River from Alexandria, VA.) In addition to the great speakers listed at http://urj.org/biennial11/speakers/, there are numerous forums and learning sessions to select from prior to even getting [...]
Posted by Bob Abrams on December 11, 2011
http://vassartemple.wordpress.com/2011/12/11/before-we-get-there-preparing-for-the-biennial/
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