Warm Greetings to my TBE Family

I place emphasis on the word warm; by the time this reaches you summer will have officially  arrived.  Before I go any further, I wish you all a healthy and happy summer season.  This also marks the beginning of our new fiscal year - another opportunity for functional growth and renewed spiritual awakening.

As we transition from the prior year to the new year, there are events and issues to reflect upon.  The annual congregation meeting took place in May.  On behalf of the board and temple officers, I thank each of you who participated.  The 2025/2026 temple budget was presented and unanimously approved.  Special recognition is owed to Ruth Zakowski  and Barry Klatzker for their expertise and diligence in drafting the financial reports and for presenting them in a comprehensive and understandable manner.

Similarly, the appointment of new temple officers and board members was unanimously affirmed.  I am excited to work with them in the coming year.  Though often stated, it is important to be reminded that the officers and board members work strictly on a volunteer basis.  Tireless hours and vigorous effort are generously spent to ensure that Temple Beth Emet remains the best it can be.

Various other matters were discussed at the meeting.  Most of them centered on ways and means to keep our  synagogue financially vital.  Once again, as president,   I am mindful of all of the requests and appeals made for donations throughout the year.  But generosity on the part of all of us remains our top priority.  I implore each  of you to consider making donations (beyond annual temple dues) to ensure our    solvency. This especially pertains to congregation family social funtions. Sponsoring donations for these are always welcomed. 

In closing, I hope that all of your leadership expectations are being met.  Because I sure do love being president.

See you in shul...Dave