From Co-Chairs Andrea Baum & Susan Present
As a community, we have a wonderful year in store. In the coming months, much of Temple programming will involve the L’dor Vador Torah Project. In addition to working with the scribe, a wide variety of classes, lectures, events and informal learning opportunities have been planned throughout the year for members of all ages.
There is something for everyone. Puruse the calendar on this website, check back here for frequent updates, look for more information in the newsletter, and in special mailings.
Write in the Torah. Encourage fellow TSTI members to participate. Volunteer. Attend learning opportunities throughout the year. We look forward to sharing this journey with you – it’s the “write” mitzvah at the right time.
Andrea Baum & Susan Present, L’Dor Vador Torah Project Co-Chairs
As a community, we have a wonderful year in store. In the coming months, much of Temple programming will involve the L’dor Vador Torah Project. In addition to working with the scribe, a wide variety of classes, lectures, events and informal learning opportunities have been planned throughout the year for members of all ages.
There is something for everyone. Puruse the calendar on this website, check back here for frequent updates, look for more information in the newsletter, and in special mailings.
Write in the Torah. Encourage fellow TSTI members to participate. Volunteer. Attend learning opportunities throughout the year. We look forward to sharing this journey with you – it’s the “write” mitzvah at the right time.
Andrea Baum & Susan Present, L’Dor Vador Torah Project Co-Chairs
Marjorie & Michael Francis Generously Underwrite Torah Project
Michael Francis recalls riding his bike to religious school at Temple Israel as a young boy, where his parents Irwin and Beatrice were active and committed board members in the 1950s. His bar mitzvah was among the first held in what was then the ‘new’ building.
When his daughter was married eight years ago, Rabbi Cohen officiated, and Francis was reacquainted and reunited with the childhood synagogue he warmly remembered, now Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel.
Rabbi Cohen recently spoke to the Mr. and Mrs. Francis about the positive impact a Torah writing project could have, uniting Temple families around a common, spiritual theme. They eagerly lent their support with a major gift.
“We are excited about helping bring this to the community. I have always held the Torah in high regard, and proudly make this gift is in memory of my parents,” said Mr. Francis. “This will be something very special for our congregation. We are looking forward it, especially seeing children experience the torah up close.”
Michael Francis recalls riding his bike to religious school at Temple Israel as a young boy, where his parents Irwin and Beatrice were active and committed board members in the 1950s. His bar mitzvah was among the first held in what was then the ‘new’ building.
When his daughter was married eight years ago, Rabbi Cohen officiated, and Francis was reacquainted and reunited with the childhood synagogue he warmly remembered, now Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel.
Rabbi Cohen recently spoke to the Mr. and Mrs. Francis about the positive impact a Torah writing project could have, uniting Temple families around a common, spiritual theme. They eagerly lent their support with a major gift.
“We are excited about helping bring this to the community. I have always held the Torah in high regard, and proudly make this gift is in memory of my parents,” said Mr. Francis. “This will be something very special for our congregation. We are looking forward it, especially seeing children experience the torah up close.”