Warm Greetings to my TBE family.

I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. Spring is nigh -- and its hopes spring eternal.  

At this pinnacle point in time our thoughts and prayers spill out to our fellow Jews in Israel; stricken as they must be with horrifying emotions.  One wonders how long this nightmare will ensue.  Once again, those with wisdom and sensitivity pose the question of whether or not to celebrate festive holidays during times such as these.  But as inferenced in the High Holidays liturgy, not embracing these joyful moments would constitute a win for our evil adversaries.  I pray that we do not succumb to dread  circumstance.

Alas, our long anticipated “Cabaret" has come and passed.  And what an evening it was -- far exceeding our grandest expectations.  Jenny and her magnificent event planning committee can not be thanked and praised enough.  I remain especially in awe of Barbara Erler for single handedly tying and affixing the bows to all 60 elegantly dressed   banquet chairs.  Who knew that our tacky MPR seats could clean up so handsomely?  Special thanks goes to Jenny's daughter Renee for adding her impressive artistry.  And Tony, smartly attired on the night of the event in a crisp white dress shirt, was indispensable, as always, in his invaluable supporting role.

The delightfully received entertainment highlighted the soiree.  Cantor Zev, rakishly dressed in black with a contrasting dinner jacket, directed an amazing troupe of performers.  The singers, adorned in posh evening gowns (no, Bob Strickler did not wear a dress), marvelously serenaded us. Perry Goldstein's monologue cleverly added mirth to the show.  Zev's band members were similarly polished. 

It was, in every aspect, a night to remember!

On another matter, In conjunction with the upcoming Men's Club Holocaust Remembrance program, please remember to pick up your memorial candle the next time you are in temple, or contact Marty Solway to receive yours by mail.  

In closing, on behalf of the entire temple leadership, I wish you a joyous and meaningful Pesach,

See you in Shul...Dave