Message from our Executive Director

Billy Booth, Executive Director

Weddings, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, Baby Namings, Auf Rufs, Call-ups, Shabbat and Daily services and more. It’s been a joy to welcome so many families celebrating milestone events. Thankfully, the worst of the pandemic seems to be behind us and events are happening all the time. We continue to automate our systems which have been very successful thanks to so many of you accessing your ShulCloud accounts online. Not only can you make donations, you also have access to all lifecycle events including Yahrzeits to honour loved ones. Wendy Tessler keeps things running smoothly coordinating the Rabbi’s schedule as well as juggling many tasks in the office including being the primary coordinator and editor of the Koleinu. Her skilled eye catches things that others miss. Sara Watson, Bookkeeper, is responsible for daily finances and also wears multiple hats to guarantee that food is ordered and staff arranged for each event. No one leaves Shaare Zedek hungry. Throughout, Roberto Ortiz, Superintendent, keeps a cool head during small or large events to ensure the building is maintained and all systems are functioning. We are fortunate to have a strong Board of Directors along with many volunteers to plan and coordinate events. Special thanks to Lili Yesovitch for her regular help in the office which is always done with a smile. The Koleinu that you are holding is the result of tremendous work from Cara Merson and Jasmine Ovadia for their fantastic conception and design. Thanks to everyone for a labour of love.