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Friday, August 4, 2017
Vol. 77, No. 31
Temple Or Elohim welcomes new Rabbi
TOWN POOL UPGRADES
New Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Michele Johnson announcing plans to remodel restroom and shower facilities at Town pools New Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Michele Johnson today announced plans to remodel restroom and shower facilities at Town pools in time for the next summer season and showcased recent upgrades, including new 50x20 foot cantilever sunshades, umbrellas and picnic tables as well as new lounge and dining chairs. Town pools are open through Labor Day, and hours of operation were
recently extended by the Town Board to accommodate working families. Supervisor Saladino stated, “Town pools have become a backyard oasis for many young families and seniors. My administration is proud to have enhanced our facilities with new lounge chairs and sunshades, and we will move forward with plans to remodel restroom and shower facilities so next season is even more comfortable than this one.”
The Department of Public Works is currently in the planning stage for restroom and shower improvements at the Town’s four community pools. Renovations will include upgrading fixtures from stainless steel to porcelain, including toilets and sinks. New faucets, showers, partitions, piping and electrical work will be undertaken by Town employees. “As a mother with young children, I know how importSee page 6
On July 1st, Temple Or Elohim in Jericho welcomed new Rabbi Cassi Kail. Senior Rabbi Harvey Abramowitz will assume the role of Rabbi Emeritus on October 1st after serving his beloved congregation for 15 years with warmth and dedicated leadership. Originally from Brooklyn, Rabbi Kail has lead a growing and diverse synagogue of 150 families in the Utica area for the last 6 years. During her tenure, she developed many innovative programs to attract congregants of all ages, and to appeal to changing demographics. Through her leadership, she developed exciting programs to welcome and respond to the needs of interfaith congregants, and was widely recognized for her work in rejuvenating outreach and education programs for young children and adolescents. She created strong connections between the conservative and reform congregations in her community, and stressed the importance of developing strong relationships with other religious sects, as well as political leaders in the area. Rabbi Kail is regarded as a scholar in Torah study. During her time in Utica, she introduced a special prayer study Shabbat, and revitalized adult education to reflect current topics of interest and emphasized that learning occurs at all phases of life. Her Utica congregation has praised her talents, relevant sermons, enthusiasm, keen intellect, compassion and warmth. Her musical background has reinvigorated many of her Shabbat
worship services by interweaving music and song with Torah and scriptures. She obtained her Theological degree from Hebrew Union College, and has a Master’s Degree in Hebrew Literature. Her ability to build bridges between people of all ages, backgrounds and denominations is highly regarded, and Temple Or Elohim enthusiastically welcomes her as its new Rabbi. Temple Or Elohim is proud of its ever-growing congregation. It takes pride in its continued ability to respond to the community with wonderful programs and services while embracing its membership as a family. Temple Or Elohim hopes the community will join in welcoming Rabbi Kail at services throughout the year. The Temple’s doors are open to all.
Rabbi Cassi Kail
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