View from the Wall 

The following article, written by the courageous Anat Hoffman, is deserving of our congregation’s attention. There is much that we love about Israel. However, it is our duty to speak out against the lack of civility and the narrow mindedness on the part of those who would disenfranchise Reform and Conservative Jews. 

It’s August, and that means in the Bigman household one thing for certain – either live or by DVR, the Yankee game will be viewed. I understand thanks to Malka’s generosity of a gift to Rabbi of the MLB package that the same tradition occurs at the Altmans. As I write this, the All-Star break has just passed and the Yanks are in first place, locked in a fun pennant race with the local Rays and the hated BoSox. 

With the High Holy Days upon us and the New Year approaching, it is appropriate to look back at this past year and ask oneself, “Did I do they best I could do to make a difference in the world? Did I answer the call towards Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) to the best of my ability?” 

The summer months bring a quiet and more relaxed atmosphere to the Temple halls as most of the school students are off with their families, enjoying their summer break. But the Temple office has been humming along as we transition duties and responsibilities among the Temple and school offices.