STORIES OF THE TEMPLE ISRAEL IMPACT ON OUR YOUTH
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Alexandra was writing a poem on racial justice and she included a line to the effect of "many hearts were crying out for justice." When I asked her about such a line she said she got the idea from Friday night services when "everyone puts the names of people who died in the chat" and Rabbi Zecher often says "our hearts cry out!" Whether those are the exact words you say or not, the fact that she tied in your comments on Friday Shabbat services before the mourner's kaddish to a poem in school made my heart burst. We sometimes eat during services but we always keep it on and the fact that your words passed into her mind via osmosis PROVES the extraordinary impact you have on our family and congregation." - Stephanie Pearl
Alexandra Pearl Bloom
" Rabbi Zecher telling Rachel Nudelman the secrets of the universe at her Bat Mitzvah!
We are not sure how to express the gratitude we feel for you. We are so proud. Your words yesterday about Rachel, her connection to her portion and her interpretation brought tears to us. You really “get” Rachel. And our meetings with you, although on Zoom, felt intimate and you were able to guide Rachel through the meaning of her Torah verses and haftorah. It’s hard to imagine just a year ago we had our first meeting with you with Rachel and it was in person. Then the rest of her preparing was done online. Her connection to Judaism is through her phone at the moment. And she will never forget your special call to her during the service. Thank you for your friendship and especially your guidance." - Nikki and Harry Nudelman
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