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Cantor's Message
 Our Children, Our Future
A great deal of my time is spent working with our Bnai Mitzvah students as we help prepare them for this special milestone in their lives. We know what an exciting time this is for the children and their families and we too shep much “nachas” from seeing each child shine when they have their day on the Bimah.
While the children make it look so easy, there are many people at the Temple that have put a great deal of thought and planning into the process and program that is in place today. We realize that for our young Jewish men and women to stand on the Bimah and read from the Torah and chant their individual Haftorah entails much more than just learning the Trop. Many of our Bnai Mitzvah students share their day with one of their peers, and this helps them learn how to work with others and show respect to their partner. We also realize the importance of having our children learn the components of the service that are not specific to the Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Kabbalat Shabbat and Shacharit (morning) services are taught in the early years of Hebrew School, and have prepared the students to be able to lead Friday night and Shabbat morning services prior to starting their Bnai Mitzvah preparations. We want them to be proud of their heritage and to feel connected to their fellow Jews around the world. We hope this experience and knowledge helps them feel at home in any synagogue as they embark on their lives as young Jewish adults.
On a programming note, I am very excited to announce that for our next Spirit & Song service on March 2nd, we will be joined by Shir Appeal, the very talented Jewish A Cappella group from Tufts University. This promises to be a very special treat for all of us. Please join me in welcoming them to our Temple and welcoming the Shabbat into our heart and souls, as we raise our voices in song.
In the next couple of months we will celebrate the holidays of Purim, Passover and Israel Independence Day. These three holidays symbolize the great miracles that God granted us, saving us from slavery and death. I hope you will join us as we celebrate our rich history, redemption, freedom and commitment to our Jewish people, past, present and future.
Yours always,
Israel Singer
Spirit & Song: A Kabbalat Shabbat Service
“Wine for your spirit, Nosh for your soul, and Music for your heart.”
SCHEDULE OF SPIRIT & SONG KABBALAT SHABBAT SERVICES:
April 20
May 18
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