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October 2004

I am writing to you in the brief interval between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, still savoring the beautiful, rich Rosh Hashanah services. Jim and Andi were radiant on the bimah, and I was deeply moved to see all of us worshipping together: Jews from babes in arms to nonagenarians, longstanding members and brand new members, guests, out-of- town visitors, and students from Marlboro, SIT, Landmark, and the Putney School. I’m looking forward to our Yom Kippur services later this week.

I would like to thank Jim and Andi for their wonderful spirit and the choir whose beautiful voices lifted us all. In addition, our services could not happen without a huge amount of time and energy from a dedicated group of volunteers. I would like to thank the many people who handled set up and clean up, our warm and welcoming greeters, our talented Torah and Haftorah readers, and our speakers. Laura did an amazing job of coordinating the English readings, and Esther and Jackie led a delightful children’s service. Mary provided a magnificent arrangement of flowers for the bimah.

Rachel Prabhakar, BAJC President, with her daughter, Ella

For the past seventeen years, Faith and Abe have been in charge of handling the myriad complex arrangements that make the high holiday services possible. They did it with the grace and effortlessness of Olympic athletes; they made it look easy. This year, a small team of us, headed by Jennifer, took over the job when Faith and Abe asked to”retire.” I can now tell you authoritatively: it isn’t easy! However, Jennifer did an outstanding job of coordinating the services, under difficult circumstances and at significant personal cost, so when you next see Jennifer, give her a big hug and heartfelt thanks.

Wishing you all a sweet, happy, and healthy New Year,

Shanah Tovah,

- Rachel