A Word from The President

August 2010
Av-Elul 5770

Dear Fellow Congregant,  

It’s HOT! They’re not called the dog days of August for nothing. However, by the time you get this I should be cooling off in Alaska. Besides the hot weather in Macon, things are also now heating up for the Holy Days since they come early this year. In this bulletin is a letter about Holy Day Aliyot. If you would like one, please contact me. You have also received a letter about the Book of Remembrance. If you would like to edit your list of loved ones, please fill out the form you re-ceived in the mail, or call the synagogue office no later than August 6th. I have already heard several comments about our new procedure during Yizkor of not reading all the names aloud from the Bima. Please do not prejudge and wait till you have experienced it before you make any decisions. 

We will again have Israel (Izzy) Gordan with us as a Cantor to help enhance our services. As a reminder, please  use the First Street entrance to the synagogue as much as  possible. Also please do not sit in the handicapped seats in the front row if you do not need them.  Please, be aware, there is no entry into the sanctuary during the Rabbi’s sermon. 

This is also the time of the year when committees meet to help plan for the upcoming year. Our committees are run by volunteers and we are extremely grateful for their time and efforts. I realize that everyone has many commitments in their lives besides the synagogue. Committee meetings are called at the convenience of the chairs and that legitimate conflicts occur preventing some members from attending. It is important though from a continuity standpoint that committee members make every effort to attend their meetings. Your cooperation is appreciated. 

A state of the synagogue update will be coming in the September Bulletin.     

David Frolich