We are delighted to share with you this edition of the Temple Shir Tikva Annual Report, which highlights the many ways our temple continues to thrive as the vibrant heart of Jewish life and practice in MetroWest. The 2024–25 year was marked by incredible spiritual, educational, and programmatic leadership—supported by a strong development and financial foundation—that enabled us to grow and expand our offerings for both our members and the broader community. This Annual Report offers just a few glimpses of the everyday magic at TST.
Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our congregation, we once again exceeded our Annual Fund campaign goal, raising more than $775,000 to support our mission. In addition, we celebrated the overwhelming success of our $7.5 million “Imagine the Possibilities” capital campaign. This transformative effort will ensure Temple Shir Tikva’s continued strength and relevance for years to come. This sustained level of tzedakah is a testament to the dedication, vision, and shared values of our community. Your support allows us to remain on the leading edge of congregational innovation and to attract and retain an exceptional leadership and staff team.
This past year was also filled with memorable and meaningful moments that brought our community together in powerful ways. We celebrated Rabbi Emeritus Herman Blumberg’s 90th birthday with a special Shabbat service and dinner, gathered for a heartfelt lunch with the founding members of TST, and hosted our annual David Passer Memorial Lecture. We welcomed Holocaust survivor Kati Preston, whose powerful testimony left a lasting impact on all who heard it. Our spirited Wicked-themed Purim spiel and festive “Margaritas & Megillahs” event brought joy and laughter to that holiday, and we proudly launched the Center for Jewish Positive Psychology, a new initiative that reflects our commitment to spiritual and emotional well-being.
In an evolving Jewish landscape, both nationally and here in Greater Boston, Temple Shir Tikva continues to lead with distinction. Our membership now exceeds 640 member units. We have nearly 400 children enrolled across our early childhood, religious school, and teen programs. Our Friday night B’yachad and Yeladim services regularly fill the sanctuary, and our adult learning, community engagement, and spirituality initiatives remain vibrant and well-attended. Temple Shir Tikva continues to model innovation, creativity, and excellence each and every day.
A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
On behalf of the TST staff and leadership, thank you for your generous support of this sacred community and for your commitment to Jewish life and learning here in MetroWest.
We hope that 2025–26 brings meaning, connection, and joy to each of you—and that we have the privilege of seeing you in our building in the months to come.
Finally, with deep gratitude, please join me in recognizing and thanking Ginny MacDowell for her extraordinary service as Development Trustee. This marks Ginny’s seventh and final year in the role, and her leadership has been instrumental in guiding both our Annual Fund and the success of our capital campaign. TST is stronger and more vibrant thanks to her unwavering dedication.
B’Shalom, Dan Brosgol
Executive Director
Summer 2025
With special thanks to the Temple Shir Tikva Development Committee:
Ginny MacDowell, Development Trustee
Jessica Adani
Carole Osterer Bellman
Scott Cohen
Shanna Gershman
Talia Hirsh
Jayne Lampert
Harry Merkin
Lynn Nathanson
A MESSAGE FROM THE CLERGY
Dear friends,
As we reflect on the year that has been, it does not feel like an understatement to say that this has been a momentous year for Temple Shir Tikva. Despite the challenges that we experience in the outside world, 141 Boston Post Road has been an oasis, a center of Jewish joy, a hub of Jewish learning, and a beacon of Jewish hope. We may be living through a difficult period of American Jewish history, but here at TST we are modeling that even through challenges, it is possible to create an engaging, dynamic, and meaningful Jewish community for today and tomorrow.
This year we went public with our Imagine the Possibilities Campaign. The last few years have been characterized by growth and flourishing here at Temple Shir Tikva. With our success and thriving, we recognized the opportunity to build upon the momentum and to lay the foundations for our community’s future. 47 years ago, a synagogue was established in Wayland, 27 years ago, the building project was completed, and this year, through the campaign, we have secured our future, building upon the rich legacy handed down to us.
In talking to so many of you about Imagine the Possibilities, I was heartened, inspired, and thrilled to hear how important Temple Shir Tikva is to you and your families. You shared with me the impact that this place has had on you – a second home where lifelong friendships were made, the place where you raised your children, and a center you turned to at times of sadness and joy. The strength of feeling and connection to TST as our shared Jewish home and center was evident in each conversation. I gained a deeper understanding of just how special this community is and how important it has been for people over our 47-year history.
And in sharing our vision for the future it has been amazing to see the way in which it has resonated with all of you. We did not know what to expect; it is never easy to go out and ask people for financial support. But all of you opened your hearts and your wallets to make an investment in our future. The message of welcoming, belonging, and meaning struck a chord with our members and spoke to the type of community you want to be part of. This was coupled with enthusiasm for the investment in our physical space, our professional team, and the program that we offer. I felt the excitement about the potential here at Temple Shir Tikva reflected back at me, and that was such a gift.
A MESSAGE FROM THE CLERGY
Thank you to everyone who has supported this campaign, I cannot wait to see our new walkway with all of your names adorning it. And a special thank you to Jackie Loren, Ginny MacDowell, and Harry Merkin who have led this campaign with support from our wonderful professional team, Dan, Talia, and Christina, and a fabulous committee. We are so excited for what our future holds and grateful to all of you for your dedication and support.
While we are looking forward to an exciting future, the present here at Temple Shir Tikva is also worth celebrating. Our community is well established as the heart of Jewish living and practice in Metro West. Through our services, our educational offerings, and our extensive programming there really is something for everyone and it is wonderful to see how many of you are joining us in person and online to be part of this community.
Through the pages of this annual report, you can read about our amazing schools, the education they are offering, and the community they are building. The Early Learning Center continues to go from strength to strength, and it is wonderful to see the way that our children and their families build their home here at Temple Shir Tikva. Stephanie, Marissa, Janice, and our teachers do a wonderful job of infusing the classrooms with learning, exploration, kindness, warmth, and Jewish joy. The children then move on to our Hineini K-6 religious school program. While we only have the children for a few hours a week, the impact of that time is significant. With our middah (values) based curriculum they are learning about Judaism in a way that speaks to their contemporary experience and builds a strong Jewish identity. This continues in our TSTeen program, as our young people chart their own course and take ownership of their Jewish engagement. This past year we had over 300 K-12 participants in our program; that is an amazing number and testament to the work of Alison, Jenna, Emma, Marjie, our fantastic teachers and fabulous madrichim (teenage classroom assistants). It should come as no surprise that our educational offerings are looked upon as a model of excellence in the Jewish community.
And it is not just the children who have benefitted from the programmatic offerings within our community. The adult education offerings continue to expand, with guest speakers alongside members of our community offering classes and programs; Rabbi Lisa’s classes have proved to be particularly popular.
A MESSAGE FROM THE CLERGY
Our Mussar program from the Center for Jewish Spirituality is among the largest in the country, and we are grateful to Caryl Shaw, Jeff Maimon, Jay Gainsboro, and Cantor Hollis for their teaching and leadership in this area. This year has seen the reemergence of Reyim for our empty-nester community, and the programs that they have been offering have proved to be particularly popular, with thanks to Karen Langweber who has led this endeavor. These offerings are further supplemented by the work that our Mental Health Initiative has engaged with under the leadership of Scott Cohen and Chris Gordon, and the work of our new Center for Jewish Positive Psychology, led by Mary Beth Rettger. And finally, alongside the vast learning program, our Adult Community Engagement (ACE) group led by Jill Abend, Karen Salemi, Pam Laufer, Brian Phair, and our ACE committee continues to offer a variety of ways for our community to come together and get to know one another. These groups have been wonderfully supported by our fantastic office team, in particular Marissa, Logan, Karen, John, and Julio.
Alongside the TST-led programs that we have been offering, over this past year, we have partnered with CJP, the Hartman Institute, the Anti-Defamation League, the Vilna Shul, the Israel American Council, Jewish Family Service of MetroWest, Jewish Family & Community Service, Mamaleh’s, among other local institutions. When organizations want a partner in MetroWest, they know that Temple Shir Tikva is here to represent the Jewish community. And while these have been wonderfully positive interactions and partnerships, we have also stepped forward in more challenging situations. We continue to be on the forefront of responding to incidents of antisemitism in our surrounding towns and have partnered with local town administrators, police departments, and school officials when they need representatives from the Jewish community. It is unfortunate that this remains an issue for us to deal with, but I am proud of the work that TST has done to ensure that antisemitism has no place in MetroWest.
A MESSAGE FROM THE CLERGY
I am so proud to be part of this community and grateful to everyone who has volunteered and supported our community over this past year. I want to say a special thank you to Jackie Loren who concluded her third year as President of our community and has been a wonderful partner and leader. TST is in such a good place in relation to the building, the staff, and the community because of her hard work and dedication to our congregation. And I want to welcome Amy O’Donnell who is our first Board President who grew up at Temple Shir Tikva – what a testament to the strength, growth, and legacy of our community that we now have a President who was a child here and became B Mitzvah on our bimah.
I am so excited for what our future holds.
With gratitude, Rabbi Danny
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Temple Shir Tikva Family,
As we reflect on another remarkable year in the life of our congregation, I am filled with immense pride, gratitude, and hope. Temple Shir Tikva continues to grow—not just in numbers, but in spirit, purpose, and connection. This past year has been a vibrant testament to the strength of our community and the power of shared vision and commitment.
We are witnessing a period of unprecedented engagement and vitality. From our littlest learners in the Early Learning Center to the spirited students of our Hineni Religious School, our educational programs are thriving. These spaces of learning are more than classrooms—they are incubators of Jewish identity, friendship, and curiosity. Our children are not only learning about Judaism, but they are also learning how to live it—joyfully, proudly, and meaningfully.
At the same time, our community continues to deepen its connections through an everexpanding array of programming. Whether through social justice initiatives, adult learning opportunities, music and arts, or community celebrations, there is truly something for everyone. We are a congregation that gathers not only for prayer, but for purpose, celebration, and shared experiences.
Our worship life has also been deeply enriched, with attendance at services growing and new offerings bringing renewed energy. One of the brightest spots has been our increasingly popular Yeladim service, which has become a joyful, welcoming space for young families to connect through prayer, song, and storytelling. These services remind us that spirituality and belonging are for all ages—and that our future is bright because we nurture it so lovingly in the present.
We have also entered an exciting and transformative chapter in our congregation’s story. This year marked the community phase of our Imagine the Possibilities campaign—a bold and visionary effort that will change Temple Shir Tikva forever. Through this campaign, we are not only investing in bricks and mortar—we are investing in our values, our people, and our future. This is our moment to dream big, to shape the Temple we want to become, and to ensure that our sacred community thrives for generations to come.
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
We are pleased to be able to share with you this year’s Temple Shir Tikva Annual Report, which will highlight the wide variety of ways in which our temple continues to cement its place as the heart of Jewish living and practice in MetroWest.
As we build on last year’s capital improvements and the continued momentum of increased membership, we do so with an enduring sense of purpose. Our Temple is more than a building—it is a living, breathing community, made vibrant by each of you. Every person who walks through our doors adds to the tapestry of who we are and what we are becoming.
The renewal of Rabbi Danny’s contract for another five years is a powerful affirmation of our shared vision and commitment to inspired, forward-looking leadership. Rabbi Danny continues to guide our community with wisdom, compassion, and vision—helping us imagine what is possible while grounding us in enduring values. We are also blessed by the signing of a long-term contract with Rabbi Lisa, which ensures her vital role in our community. Through her heartfelt teaching and soulful presence in prayer, Rabbi Lisa enriches the spiritual life of our congregation. Together, they form a rabbinic team that leads with heart, purpose, and a deep dedication to our Temple family.
None of this would be possible without you. Your presence, your support, and your belief in the mission of Temple Shir Tikva are the heartbeat of everything we do. Thank you for showing up—for each other, for our community, and for the future we are building together.
May the coming year continue to bring us growth, joy, and moments of deep connection. Together, we will keep imagining the possibilities and bringing them to life—one relationship, one act of kindness, one shared moment at a time.
With heartfelt gratitude and warmest regards,
Jackie Loren President, Temple
Shir Tikva
2022-2025
Koach Leadership Circle
The Temple Shir Tikva Koach Leadership Circle recognizes the tremendous genorosity of our members who contribute $5,000 or more to the Temple on an annual basis.
Koach means strength in Hebrew, and we appreciate our members whose strength in giving helps support the temple every year.
Their kindness and commitment help make our goals acheivable.
We gratefully acknowledge the members of the Koach Leadership Circle for 2024-2025:
Chester & Diane Black
Herman & Paula Blumberg
Allan & Rebecca Chasen
Susan & Scott Cohen
William & Ami Danoff
Stuart Falber
Jeffrey & Loren Feingold
Stacey Filman & Elisa Roberts
Michael & Leslie Gaffin
Jay & Barbara Gainsboro
Lawrence & Beth Greenberg
Marc & Diane Homer
Jonathon & Joanna Jacobson
Steven & Judith Kaye
Adam & Jacquelyn Loren
Mary Beth Rettger & Roy Lurie
Roy & Virginia MacDowell
Marc Maxwell
Evelyn Neumeyer
Bruce & Joyce z"l Pastor
Janet Polansky
Michael & Wendy Price
Richard & Debra Romanow
James & Rosalie Shane
Douglas & Andi Shaw
Gary & Caryl Shaw
Ira & Linda Shoolman
Michael & Wendy Simches
Stephen & Trudy Sonis
Scott & Laurene Sperling
To learn more about the Koach Leadership Circle, please contact Talia Hirsh at thirsh@shirtikva.org
Loyalty Circle
The Temple Shir Tikva Loyalty Circle honors the commitment and genrosity of our members who, year after year, have consistently contributed $1,000 or more to the Annual Fund. These members have supported the Temple with their gifts for the past three, five, ten or more consecuitve fiscal years. We recognize them through three levels:
Chaverim (Friends) Level- Three consecutive years
Chalutzim (Pioneers) Level- Five consecutive years
Shutafim (Partners) Level- Ten or more consecutive years
To become a member of the Loyalty Circle, make a gift of $1,000 or more to the TST Annual Fund three or more years in a row. To maintain your Loyalty Circle membership, continue to give $1,000 or more each year to the Annual Fund. Consecutive years of giving are counted by fiscal year, which runs from July 1- June 30
We gratefully acknowledge the members of the Loyalty Circle for 2024-2025
Chaverim (Friends) Level
Three Consecutive Years of Gifts of $1,000 or more to the Annual Fund
Herman & Paula Blumberg
Raju & Mimi Kucherlapati
Richard & Barbara Melvoin
Matthew & Audrey Perkins
David & Nancy Poorvu
Marvin & Joan Siflinger
Nancy & Joshua Solomon
Arnold & Rena Soslow
To learn more about the Loyalty Circle, please contact Talia Hirsh at thirsh@shirtikva.org
Loyalty Circle
Chalutzim (Pioneers) Level
Five Consecutive Years of Gifts of $1,000 or more to the Annual Fund
Carole & Robert z"l Bellman
Philip Benjamin & Melinda Milberg
Danny Burkeman & Micol
Zimmerman Burkeman
Allan & Rebecca Chasen
Michael & Leslie Gaffin
Lawrence & Holly Glick
Nancy Gossels
Herbert & Karen Kavet
Mark & Joan Lappin
Adam & Jacquelyn Loren
Roy & Virginia MacDowell
Nan Morgart
Lynn Nathanson & Theodor Rozsa
Evelyn Neumeyer
Michael & Wendy Price
Alan & Cathy Regensburger
Paul & Annette Roberts
Richard & Debra Romanow
Jessica Rubinstein
Daniel Schneider & Julie Kniznik
James & Rosalie Shane
Ira & Linda Shoolman
Jonathan & Rachel Sieber
Rebecca Sommers & Zachary Sadek
Candace & Lee Steingisser
Mark & Elizabeth Volk
Shutafim (Partners) Level
Ten or more Consecutive Years of Gifts of $1,000 or more to the Annual Fund
Cary & Susan Benjamin
Chester & Diane Black
Susan & Scott Cohen
William & Ami Danoff
Stuart Falber
Jeffrey & Loren Feingold
Jay & Barbara Gainsboro
Lawrence & Beth Greenberg
Jonathon & Joanna Jacobson
Steven & Judith Kaye
Robert Koster
Mary Beth Rettger & Roy Lurie
Barry & Karen Miller
Bruce & Joyce z"l Pastor
Edward Perlman & Betsy Huntley
Janet Polansky
Douglas & Andi Shaw
Gary & Caryl Shaw
Michael & Wendy Simches
Robert & Myra Snyder
Stephen & Trudy Sonis
Scott & Laurene Sperling
Joan Warshaw
To learn more about the Loyalty Circle, please contact Talia Hirsh at thirsh@shirtikva.org
L’Dor v’Dor Legacy Society
Tzedakah is the meaningful Jewish tradition of contributing from individual resources toward the good of the whole community. At Temple Shir Tikva, we treasure each and every gift that serves to strengthen our sacred Jewish community.
The L’Dor v’Dor (from Generation to Generation) Legacy Society recognizes and honors those members who make commitments to Shir Tikva through their estate plans, helping to ensure that Shir Tikva flourishes. We hope that you will consider joining us by including Temple Shir Tikva in your legacy plans.
We gratefully acknowledge these members of the L’Dor v’Dor Legacy Society:
Susan & Cary Benjamin
Diane & Chester Black
Nancy Corliss & Jordan Busch
Rebecca & Allan Chasen
Susan & Scott Cohen
Marcus & Jane Cohen
Amy & William Danoff
Jay & Barbara Gainsboro
Nancy & Peter z"l Gossels
Jeffrey S. Maimon & Family
Bruce & Joyce z"l Pastor
If you have already made provisions, and are willing to inform the Temple of your estate plans, please contact Talia Hirsh at thirsh@shirtikva.org, so that we can thank you for your generosity and welcome you into the L’Dor v’Dor Legacy Society.
TST MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
Over the last year, TST has welcomed nearly 50 new families into our community- we ended FY25 with membership at over 640 member units!
Time and time again, we find that our current families are our best ambassadors; thank you for sharing your positive experiences with your friends, family, and local networks, and invite them to join us.
Our Community-Supported Membership program, which offers new families a first year at TST without membership dues, continues to be one of our most important initiatives and has opened our doors to hundreds of new families since its inception. The dues for our CSM families continue to be funded by donations from generous members of our congregation- thank you for your support!
What truly makes TST special is its people. Our lay leaders, committee chairs, and volunteers are the heart of everything we do—without them, the events and programs that bring us together simply wouldn’t happen. This year in particular, we have witnessed an outpouring of dedication, as so many members have shared their professional expertise, personal talents, and generous spirit to strengthen and enrich our community.
EDUCATION: EARLY LEARNING CENTER
As I reflect upon the year that has been, I am struck by the incredible community that we have built and continue to build together. Not only is the Early Learning Center a place in which children come to learn and grow, but their families form deep connections and friendships as well. Our amazing educators also form their own learning community to learn from each other and from our wonderful, curious, and magical children
.
One of the core tenets of the Reggio Emilia approach, our school’s philosophy, is that children co-construct their own knowledge alongside the educators. To this end, our rich curriculum is shaped by the children’s interests and curiosities.
The Gazelle Room (pre-k) was full of emerging writers and artists this year, leading to two areas of content: Storytelling and Art & Artists. As part of the investigation into storytelling, our Gazelles learned about plot and character development, and authored their own books. They then adapted a favorite story, Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak, into an original screenplay. The children built sets, designed costumes, and took on the roles of the characters in the story, culminating in the filming and screening for all the ELC families!
Next, they did a deep dive into the world of art and artists, learning about and creating pieces based on the works of Dale Chihuly, Yayoi Kusama, Andy Goldsworthy and many more. This investigation allowed each child to become an expert in an artist, sharing their knowledge with their classmates. The outcome was the transformation of the classroom into a museum.
Our continued partnership with Camp Chickami allows for the ELC students to spend time in nature each and every day, no matter the weather. Time spent at Chickami allows for a natural investigation into the world around us, reinforcing the idea that we are all partners with God in stewarding God’s Creation.
Time spent at Chickami also helps shape our curriculum, as the children’s interests are sparked by their surroundings. The Eagles (preschool) were inspired by sticks and used their imaginations to create curriculum in which they explored the variety of ways we can use them: as fossils, paintbrushes, cooking tools, and more. The Caterpillars (toddlers) found inspiration in the insects they found, prompting a study of bugs, spiders and all manner of critters!
EDUCATION: EARLY LEARNING CENTER
The ELC faculty had the opportunity to participate in many professional development opportunities this year. In partnership with CJP and The Home for Little Wanderers, the Early Learning Center was one of four preschools to pilot a program focusing on educator mental health. As part of this program, a mental health consultant specializing in children’s social-emotional development from The Home came to the ELC weekly, supporting teachers in myriad ways, such as: developing the language of feelings, staff and program consultations, and coaching for teaching teams.
A few of our educators also had the opportunity to participate in a workshop led by Jonathan Shmidt Chapman, in which they learned tools and techniques for bringing Jewish stories to life through theater and movement activities.
Professional development such as this is an integral part of our ELC faculty experience, as well as our T2T (Toddler to Teen) education team’s vision here at Shir Tikva. While our schools may be logistically “separate,” we see our ELC and K-12 education programs as part of one shared pipeline of values, learning, and engagement. This partnership, among many other things, sets Shir Tikva apart as a leader among Early Learning Centers and educational programs nationwide.
EDUCATION: K-12
During the 2024-25 learning year at Temple Shir Tikva, there were over 300 children and teens participating in our Hineini (grades PreK-6), TSTeen (grades 7-12), and Youth Engagement experiences and programming.
This year, we focused on four middot (or measures of character traits): kavod/honor or respect, terumah/contributing or giving gifts, shalom/peace or completeness, and hakarat hatov/gratitude, using these ancient Jewish concepts as lenses for learning our Torah stories, Jewish holidays, and considering issues in our modern lives. Our flexible, small-group Hebrew decoding classes online have been successful and supportive of both the students’ learning and families’ busy schedules.
Other highlights were parent programs and special Shabbatot where we welcomed students into their Jewish learning journeys (Consecration), presented our 4 graders with their own copy of our prayerbook (Simchat HaSiddur, Joy of the Prayerbook), and the 6 grade Shabbaton (overnight learning and community experience) at URJ Eisner Camp.
Thanks to a grant from The Jewish Education Project/Legacy Heritage, we created a Better Together intergenerational program in which AISH teens and congregants learned to conduct and record personal interviews with the aim of collecting the stories our own Temple Shir Tikva members have carried with them throughout their lives.
EDUCATION: K-12
This year was also a record-breaking year for our program in many ways. Our K-12 program saw its largest graduating class in over ten years, with 15 students graduating our learning program and teen community. (12 of these graduates also attended the RAC L’Taken Social Justice Seminar with Jenna and Rabbi Lisa in March of this year as a part of their Confirmation-Graduation experience.) Our Madrichim program also reached a new high, with nearly 60 teenagers developing their leadership skills on Sunday mornings and Wednesday afternoons. We also had over 70 children engage in our Youth Engagement social programming in a variety of activities such as Kimball Farms outings, Grade-Based Sleep-Unders, Arts & Crafts Pop-ups, Pizza Parties, and more.
EDUCATION: K-12
Hineini’s innovative special programs and projects are what make Hineini and AISH shine. In March, Israel Educator Uri Feinberg visited and led a session on Israel as a land and as a homeland for our 3 through 6 grade Wednesday cohort, as well as our teens in AISH. 1st grade teacher Jen Weiner invited families to celebrate at the presentation of their students’ Shabbat boxes, an in-depth and cherished project that she has facilitated for the past several years. 5 grade teachers, Dahlia Fishman and Jackie Baron, collaborated on a number of projects including a Tu BiShvat seder and getting to know a class in our partner school in Israel through CJP’s Boston-Haifa School-to-School Connection. Our Hineini and ELC faculty also came together for a powerful shared Professional Development session in November, engaging in kintsugi (the Japanese art of repairing something broken with gold to make it stronger and more beautiful) and Jewish text and discussion learning about brokenness and repair. The collaboration between, and interconnection of, our early childhood and K-12 programs and professional staff has shown time and time again that this partnership, unique for the field, is what helps make Temple Shir Tikva’s learning programs so singular and special. Both our K-12 learning program and our ELC also benefit from high retention among our dedicated faculty, which allows for ever-deepening and enriching relationships in our professional cohort as well as between our teachers and their learners.
In light of all that is happening in the world and locally—right here in Metrowest, it feels more important than ever to create space for our children, teens, and their families. The warmth and excitement in the building on Sunday mornings and Wednesday afternoon and evenings is palpable. Each and every time TST’s children and teens are with us, we work to know them, see them, hear them, support them, and love them. We create experiences to share the magic and beauty of Judaism-- its stories, texts, rituals, practices, music, questions, Hebrew language. We help them try to understand themselves and others. In lots of ways, this may not look like or feel like your traditional notion of 'Hebrew School,' and we believe this is what we need in this moment.
ADULT PROGRAMS
Adult Community Engagement (ACE): A Year of Connection, Fun and Learning
Adult Community Engagement (ACE), which serves the largest and most diverse community within TST, organized dozens of in-person activities that attracted hundreds of TST adults. A huge thank you to the members of our vibrant, active committee (Sue van Dyke, Carol Carroll, Jill Abend, Peter Abend, Rachel Seliber, Mark Seliber, Brian Phair, Karen Salemi, Liliane Schor, Karen Langweber, Pam Laufer, Mark Aisenberg, and Bill Welt) that makes the following events possible:
Connections Project, a new division of ACE, is a way for people to socialize and form friendships through common activities. We have ongoing clubs for Chess, Biking, Mah Jongg, Photography, as well as a Parkinson’s Support Group, and a Low-Vision Support Group. We’d like to thank Mark Aisenberg for conceiving of this idea and following through with it.
Co-ed Coffee, is a new addition to our offerings for adults to drop-in at local eateries in Wayland on Labor Day and other holiday weekends. Thanks to Peter Abend for coming up with this extension to his Men’s Coffees.
Reyim, a division of ACE, is primarily geared to “empty nesters,” who share a similar interest in intellectual pursuits and mutually enjoyable activities with community and friendship as its main goals. This year’s speakers included Dan Brosgol (TST’s Executive Director), Paula Apsell (award-winning filmmaker), Wendy Mishara, (immigration policy consultant and nationally-recognized expert on enforcement issues), and an evening of Jewish Jeopardy. Karen Langweber has done an amazing job heading this up.
Recurring ACE Events:
Welcome Back Brunches—In the fall and early January, ACE welcomed the community back from their summer and winter vacations with community-wide bagel brunches.
Scenic and Social Walks—TST members love the outdoors! We walk along rail trails, around ponds, and through conservation lands. It does not even feel like exercise because we enjoy the social time and views along the way. This year we walked at Heard Farm in Wayland, the W. Concord and Sudbury Rail Trails, and on the floating bridge in Marlboro. Many joined us for lunch afterwards at Nashoba Brook Bakery, The Fix, and Main Street Cafe. The scenic and social walks were led by Mark Seliber.
ADULT PROGRAMS
Women’s Night Out—A monthly event led by Rachel Seliber, for TST women to gather at local restaurants to socialize and meet new people in small group settings–Jindu, Bella Costa, Legal Seafoods plus more!
Men’s Night Out and Men’s Coffee–Each month, Peter Abend hosts these opportunities for men to hang out together. Men’s Night Out is held at various local restaurants and Men’s Coffee at the Bagel Table in Wayland is for early risers and those who are available in the mornings.
Progressive Dinners–Jill Abend led two of these fun dinners in the social hall where everyone was assigned a table number so they were sitting with different people for each course of the meal. It’s a great way to meet other TST members.
Summer Shabbat BBQs-ACE sponsored two summer Shabbat BBQs following Friday night services, cooking over 200 hamburgers and coordinating potluck donations of beverages, side dishes, and desserts.
Keep an eye out for ACE activities in the weekly TST newsletter and by joining the private ACE Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/tstace. If you have an idea for ACE events (a speaker, an activity, or a dinner location), reach out to us at ace@shirtikva.org.
THE CENTER FOR JEWISH SPIRITUALITY
The TST Center for Jewish Spirituality (TSTCJS) offers congregants various opportunities to enrich their Jewish journey. These practices, rooted in Jewish tradition, enhance their understanding and appreciation for Judaism and its relevance to everyday life. This past year, our offerings included meditation, mindful movement, Mussar and other contemplative and embodied practices. The Center has also brought a number of Scholars in Residence to our community to deepen our understanding and has plans to do so again in the coming year.
Many congregants seeking a richer, more mindful life experience, an understanding of mysticism, or a practical approach to applying the wisdom of our traditions to help them grow and become the best version of themselves have all benefited from these programs. Judaism, often misperceived as disconnected from meditation, harbors a profound meditative tradition. At TST, we’ve been embracing this heritage with a 30-minute meditation session every Friday evening, serving as a serene prelude to Shabbat services. Available online, this meditation offers a tranquil transition from the hectic workweek into the peacefulness of Shabbat.
Our community members cherish these moments of respite. As one participant shares, “This session not only allows for a delightful reconnection with friends but also deepens my Shabbat service experience, fostering a more mindful presence.” We are fortunate to have Michelle Goldhaber, MDiv, MSW, as our lead meditation facilitator. A fifth-year rabbinical student at Hebrew College, Michelle’s rich background spans facilitating international dialogues, leading wilderness treks, conducting spiritual retreats, and more. Her sessions blend soothing guided meditation with insightful interpretations of the weekly Torah portion.
Mindful Movement at Shir Tikva offers a unique path to wholeness, or shleimut, through an embodied spiritual practice. This program, now in its fourth year, fosters a deep connection within our beautiful kehillah, or community. Each session focuses on a specific middah, a quality of character from Jewish tradition, and is designed to cultivate these attributes through physical expression. Holly Glick, a Certified Yoga Instructor, Mindfulness Teacher, Licensed Psychotherapist, and a devoted member of our congregation, leads these sessions.
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Our weekly sessions involve a gentle sequence of yoga-inspired postures, each infused with breath or spirit (ruach), encouraging mindfulness (zehirut) and a heightened awareness of the body and soul (nefesh). This practice not only strengthens and lengthens the body but also enhances attention and self-awareness. Participants are encouraged to approach these exercises with nonjudgmental curiosity (hitlamdut) and loving-kindness (chesed).
One participant shared “Mindful Movement on Mondays is the perfect way to start my week! The combination of careful stretching, gentle yoga, and thoughtful movement is just right. Linking each session to a Mussar Middah (soul trait) is a helpful reminder of the traits I want to work on. I urge others to join us!!”
Mussar, a centuries-old Jewish discipline, remains profoundly relevant today, blending spiritual wellness with practical action. Mussar has been described as “making the heart feel what the head knows,” and indeed many past participants have described the program as literally life-changing. The goal of Mussar practice is spiritual and personal growth, leading to a greater awareness of the divine and ultimately, to tikkun olam.
Mussar begins with mindful awareness (zehirut). It involves introspection and nonjudgmental observation of one’s actions and traits. Mussar practices guide individuals in examining and balancing their character traits (middot), fostering growth and change. The process emphasizes understanding oneself in relation to others and the world, promoting a greater sense of interconnectedness. Past participants have experienced personal transformation, resulting in improved relations with others and a greater sense of equanimity.
Our Mussar program’s success is greatly attributed to our skilled facilitators - Caryl Shaw, Jay Gainsboro, Cantor Hollis, Jeff Maimon, and Nancy Weiss, LSW and former instructor with The Mussar Institute. Collectively, they bring nearly 60 years of Mussar practice and teaching experience. Their dedication and expertise make our program one of the most successful programs in the nation.
THE CENTER FOR JEWISH SPIRITUALITY
Many congregants have shared with us about their transformative Mussar journeys; one says: “Mussar has been a guide to patience and gratitude, opening new perspectives. It provided strength during challenging times, including health crises.” Another reported his mussar practice as “the most impactful experience of any program at TST.”
Recognized by The Mussar Institute, our program has engaged over 500 individuals, including students in our education program who study (as a family) the “middah of the month.” Mussar practice includes both small group (va’ad) and study partner (chevruta) style learning, fostering new and deeper friendships and community integration. We offer a tailored curriculum, from foundational learning to advanced courses such as ‘Engaging Your Better Self in Difficult Conversations,’ ‘Keeping Your Commitments,’ ‘Elevating Your High Holidays with Mussar,’ and ‘Showing up for Yourself and Others,’ which deeply explored Hillel’s famous aphorism “If I am not for myself, who will be? If am only for myself, what am I? If not now, when?” in the context of contemporary living. Additional advanced classes are in development for next year.
If you’ve not yet taken advantage of one of the many programs offered by the TSTCJS we hope to see you in the coming year!
SOCIAL JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
In 2024-25 Shir Tikva was actively engaged in repairing the world through its Social Justice programs. These programs allow members to interact in a variety of ways that range from simple to complex.
In September, in concert with the Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism, volunteers sent postcards to Florida voters to vote yes on an issue to limit government interference in reproductive rights. Just after Yom Kippur, members donated, sorted, and packed food during our High Holy Day Food Drive to successfully support the Boston Medical Center’s Preventive Food Pantry.
In April we welcomed Aaron Dorfman, Founder and Executive Director ofA More Perfect Union: The Jewish Partnership for Democracy to give the Annual David Passer Memorial Lecture on Social Justice. And following up on last year’s lecture, we formed a Gun Violence Task Force and have had productive meetings with several local Police Chiefs. Our final formal program was a presentation on Hospice and Palliative Care from clergy and medical professionals representing Good Shephard Community Care and Hebrew Senior Life.
We had several successful Blood drives during the year, and our members continue to support JF&CS Family Table with canned tuna and salmon on a regular basis.
One of our biggest projects is almost finished. Through the leadership of the Environmental Action Committee, our solar project is scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2025. We partnered with Solect Energy to install 262 kW of solar panels, covering the roof of the education building and solar canopies in the front and back parking lots. Through a 25-year fixed-price power purchase agreement, TST will buy renewable electricity directly from the system. This will supply approximately 72% of our electricity supply, helping reduce both our carbon footprint and operational costs. This project is a natural expression of our valuesand consistent with our mission to beShomrei Adamah, stewards of our earth.
FINANCES
We are pleased to report that this past fiscal year TST continued to operate in a financially responsible manner. Our total expenses were carefully managed and came in slightly under budget, and our income slightly exceeded our initial budget, resulting in a small surplus for the year. Our financial condition remains solid, and as mentioned elsewhere in this report, your generous donations to the Imagine the Possibilities campaign enabled us to retire our HVAC-related debt well ahead of schedule, saving the temple approximately $700,000 over the remaining life of the mortgage. We now have only a relatively small first mortgage balance remaining, and have established a reserve for its retirement when the loan comes due in 2031, if not sooner.
It is noteworthy that our dues and school fees only fund about 60% of our expenses, excluding the Early Learning Center (which is financially self-sufficient). Your generous contributions help finance a significant amount of our remaining costs. This includes funding part of the cost of our award-winning education program not covered by school fees, and enabling the temple to offer dues assistance to those members of our community who require it. Simply put, TST would not be able to operate as it does today without your generous contributions to our Annual Fund.
Finally, as you may know, TST has established an Endowment Fund (now valued at approximately $1.4 million). Annually, the endowment committee approves a transfer of a portion of the earnings from the Fund to operations, with the goal of funding innovative programs and new positions. This year other income includes a $50,000 transfer from the Endowment Fund to support new positions and other investments. Your donations to the Endowment Fund, including legacy gifts, help support innovation at TST.
FINANCES
FY24-25 Revenue
$3,525,000
FY24-25 Expenditures & Transfers
$3,488,000
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2024-2025 Annual Fund | Giving Report
By donating to the Annual Fund, you are helping to sustain every aspect of temple life, and helping to make sure that our doors are open to all who choose to participate. We deeply appreciate all gifts to our Annual Fund, which helps us foster an inclusive and financially secure community.
Stars - Kochavim
($100,000 and above)
William & Ami Danoff
Lawrence & Beth Greenberg
Steven & Judith Kaye
Laurene & Scott Sperling
Sustaining the World - Lamed Vavnik
($36,000-$53,999)
Jonathon & Joanna Jacobson
Lighting of Life - Or haChayim
($18,000-$35,999)
Chester & Diane Black
Jeffrey & Loren Feingold
Adam & Jacquelyn Loren
Mary Beth Rettger & Roy Lurie
Tree of Life - Etz Chayim
($10,000-$17,999)
Stuart Falber
Marc & Diane Homer
Richard & Debra Romanow
James & Rosalie Shane
Stephen & Trudy Sonis
Song of Hope - Shir
Tikva ($5,000-$9,999)
Herman & Paula Blumberg
Allan & Rebecca Chasen
Susan & Scott Cohen
Elisa Filman & Stacey Roberts
Michael & Leslie Gaffin
Jay & Barbara Gainsboro
Song of Hope - Shir Tikva ($5,000-$9,999)
Roy & Virginia MacDowell
Marc Maxwell
Evelyn Neumeyer
Bruce Pastor
Janet Polansky
Michael & Wendy Price
Douglas & Andi Shaw
Gary & Caryl Shaw
Ira & Linda Shoolman
Michael & Wendy Simches
Sparks of Light - Nitzotzot
($3,600-$4,999)
Doreen & James Rao
Nancy & Joshua Solomon
Mark & Elizabeth Volk
Adam Wisnia
Eternal Light - Ner Tamid ($1,800-$3,599)
Cary & Susan Benjamin
Philip Benjamin & Melinda Milberg
Sheldon & Jane Golder
Herbert & Karen Kavet
Raju & Mimi Kucherlapati
Mark & Joan Lappin
Jeffrey & Shawna Levine
Barry & Karen Miller
David & Nancy Poorvu
Alan & Cathy Regensburger
Jessica Rubinstein
Zachary Sadek & Rebecca Sommers
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Eternal Light - Ner Tamid
($1,800-$3,599)
Daniel Schneider & Julie Kniznik
Amy & Jill Shemin
Marvin & Joan Siflinger
Robert & Myra Snyder
Joan Warshaw
Repair the World - Tikkun Olam
($900-$1,799)
Carole Bellman
Danny Burkeman & Micol
Zimmerman Burkeman
John & Marilyn Darack
Bernard & Phyllis Feingold
Lawrence & Holly Glick
Nancy Gossels
Greg & Joanna Hartunian
Robert Koster
Amy & Stephen Manchester
Richard & Barbara Melvoin
Lynn Nathanson & Theodor Rozsa
Nicholas & Amy O'Donnell
Jennifer Pearlman
Matthew & Audrey Perkins
Edward Perlman & Betsy Huntley
Paul & Annette Roberts
John & Fran Rosenheim
Mark & Rachel Seliber
David & Emily Singer
Arnold & Rena Soslow
Jennifer Sperling & Maxim Mitnik
House of Study - Beit Midrash
($540-$899)
Bill Poznik & Jane Adolph
Joan Blair & Donald Schuler
Douglas & Mona Dolgov
Susan Haber
Joshua & Felicia Hyman
Kenneth Wagner Kenneth
Harvey & Amy Michaels
Robert & Debra Polansky
Larry & Jane Salk
Jonathan & Rachel Sieber
Sherry Weinstein
House of Assembly - Beit Knesset ($180-$539)
Norman and Sydney Abend
Leonard & Rita Adelson
Lynne & David Auslander
Meiko & Andrew Bauchman
Ellen Blocker
Bentsion & Irina Boverman
Jayson & Irma Brodie
Scott & Risa Burgess
Kenneth & Cheryl Chernack
Adam & Beth Cohen
Marcus & Jane Cohn
Michael & Jeri Cooper
Sally & David Dornaus
Lisa & Joseph Eiduson
Jonathan Ellman & Beth-Anne Halpert
Neil Golden
Alyssa Goodman
Chris & Julie Gordon
Susan Gray
Jeffrey & Lisa Greenberg
Stephen & Linda Greyser
Maurice & Dena Hamilburg
Fred Hopengarten & Betty Herr
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House of Assembly - Beit Knesset
($180-$539)
Robert & Diane Judem
James & Meryl Kaye
Richard & Shetal Kaye
Beth Klein
Mark Klempner & Elinor Svenson
Sherrill & Frederick Kobrick
Bryan & Jillian Kohl
Mark & Ellen Koretz
Matthew & Karen Langweber
Jonah & Pamela Laufer
Joshua & Cici Leffell
Brian & Wendy Levey
Scott Machanic & Linda Zaccagnini
Frank & Janice Malkin
Matthew & Sandra Meyerson
Daniel Miller
Michael & Alexandra Mirman
Nan Morgart
Diane & Paul Nyer
Jacob Paikoff & Hannah Elbaum
Ellen & James Patton
Tiron Pechet
Audrey Pepper
Brian & Sarah Phair
David & Elaine Polansky
Derek Polonsky & Cathie Ragovin
Loren & Brad Puffer
Michael & Theresa Rettger
Stephen Rettger
Sander & Lauren Rikleen
Michael Rosemark
Jennifer Rosenbaum
Leslie Rosenblatt
Stuart & Maxine Rosenthal
Tina & Bud Rubenstein
Joshua & Tara Sagor
Sara Salomon
House of Assembly - Beit Knesset ($180-$539)
Andrei & Liliane Schor
Nancy & Joel Schulman
Martin & Carol Shulman
Leonard & Gail-Ann Simon
Robert & Rhonda Skloff
Daniel & Cindi Slater
Candace & Lee Steingisser
Jodi Swartz
Lucien & Marge Teig
Bruce & Deborah Tofias
Adam & Sasha Tulgan
Richard & Diane Tutin
Philip & Karen Walper
Rebecca & Jason Waltuch
Alison & Robert Weikel
Jeffrey West & Amy Davis West
Gerald & Carol Wilson
LeeAnn Yolin
Jonathan Zarkower & Rhonda Sheller
Gregory & Natalie Zelyakovsky
Yuval & Jill Zukerman
Commandment - Mitzvah
($5-$179)
Michael Abrahams
Jessica Adani
Ricki & Bruce Adoff
David Shein & Meredith Ainbender
Joel & Roberta Aronson
Mark & Rachel Baglin
Joanne Baron
Evan & Sara Berenson
Bruno Berszoner & Jennifer Cobe
Adam Boardman & Sonia Shah
Peter & Miriam Borden
Claudia Braunstein
Julia Brodovsky
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Commandment - Mitzvah
($5-$179)
Daniel & Elizabeth Brosgol
Betty Brudnick
Estelle Burg
Shannon Champion
Kenton & Jodi Chase
David Cohen & Rhonda Magier-Cohen
Rebecca & Matthew Cohen
Michael Cohn & Renee Bender-Cohn
Kevin & Marissa Cole
Ellen Connor
Mitch & Ali Corton
Adam & Zoe Donnell
Corrie & Tom Dretler
Lynne Elfland Elfland
Elaine Ellenbogen & Sandra Marcus
Mark & Rachel Fabulich
Nancy Falkof
Joan Feinberg Berns
Lawrence & Beverly Feinberg
Thomas & Maura Feldman
Jonathan Foot
Craig & Gwenne Foreman
Alan & Roberta Freed
Gerald Friedler
Joan Friedman
Richard Friedman
Martin & Amanda Glynn
Leona Goodman
Neil & Joyce Gordon
Steven & Sylvia Greene
Andrew & Sharon Gritzuk
Sylvia Gutmann
George & Joyce Hanna
Edward Harwitz
Marielle & Dennis Heaton
Marilyn & Cliff Hirsch
Talia & Adam Hirsh
Barbara Holtz
Dan Hood & Marjory Kaplan
Commandment - Mitzvah
($5-$179)
Judith Huizenga
Jeffrey & Judith Jacobson
Peter Johnson & Lynn Lederer
Jeffrey & Marcie Jonas
Joan & Michael Kalafatas
Susan Kaminsky
Richard Kanter & Doreen Gluckin
Barbara Kaplan & Joel Lazewatsky
Mitchel & Ronnie Kaplan
Marc & Susan Karofsky
Shayna & David Katz
Herb Kimiatek
Max & Beverly Klau
David & Jacqueline Krendel
Paul & Patty Kussell
Mara Lambert
Jayne Lampert
Jean Lange
Mara Leff Koperwas
Esta Levine
Melanie Levine
Diana Levinson
Jeff & Laraine Levy
Carolyn & Mark Lichtenstein
Paul & Barbara Lieberman
Selma Liebnick
Richard & Ellen Livingston
Dennis Lombardo
David Lustig & Joanne Yorks
Craig & Jenna Marion
Harry & Deborah Merkin
Jeffrey & Karen Miller
Joyce Minkoff
Richard & Judith Mirel
Ishai Mooreville & Anne Hopengarten
Michael & Rochelle Nemrow
Marilyn Newman
Cara & Tue Nielsen
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Commandment - Mitzvah
($5-$179)
Elizabeth Novak
Victor Nussbaum & Karen Margolis
Jennifer & Berkeley O'Keefe
Alexander Oman
Fran Peters
Susan & David Pettit
Jacob & Elisse Price
John & Sally Ralen
Devon Reed
Allan & Nancy Reichman
Fayanne Riegelhaupt
Patricia Riseman
Jerye Ann Robbins
Carl Rosenblatt & Randi Stern
Steven & Jae Rosenstein
Adam & Natasha Ross
Kathryn & Larry Roth
Barry & Farrah Rubenstein
Susan Ruskin Friend & David Friend
Fred & Diane Russcol
Ray & Karen Salemi
William & Abrielle Salloway
Ellen Sard
Paul & Veronique Schejtman
Amy Schiffman
Robin Schreier & Steven Scari
Jenn & Jon Schwartz
Michael Shwartz & Sheryl Greenberg
Ilene Sharp
Jordan & Brenda Shatsoff
Harold Sherman
Robert & Mara Sherman
Joan Shulman
Beth & Gary Shuman
Joel & Carole Shyavitz
Jonathan & Jennifer Siegal
Peter & Susan Simon
Commandment - Mitzvah
($5-$179)
Harvey & Marilyn Spencer
Wendy Sternburg
Michael & Ellen Suvalle
Maxine Syrjamaki
Harvey & Mildred Tobolsky
Zachary & Natasha Tofias
Alayne & Richard Tresch
Jeff Tsai
Ives Tucker
Janet Turow
Michael Wadness & Cindy Shore Wadness
Garry & Bette Weiner
Michael & Jennifer Weiner
Rachel & William Welt
Kenneth & Laura Wernick
Larry & Melinda Whitman
Harry Woodell & Karen Brim
Maryann Wyner
Karen Zeff Rosen & Franklin Rosen
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2024-2025 Restricted Funds | Giving Report
The ongoing support of our various restricted funds allows the clergy, leadership, staff, and committees to enhance our community programming and ongoing initiatives. We extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation for your generosity.
Adult and Family Education Fund
Paul & Robin Neuman
Blumberg Camp Fund
Cary & Susan Benjamin
Chester & Diane Black
Michael & Rachel Bratt
Jayson & Irma Brodie
Michael & Jeri Cooper
John & Marilyn Darack
Jonathan Ellman & Beth-Anne Halpert
Michael & Leslie Gaffin
Martin & Amanda Glynn
Betty and Jerry Goldberg
Jeffrey & Lisa Greenberg
Lawrence & Beth Greenberg
Stephen & Linda Greyser
Jennifer Gubitz
Martin & Ellen Herbordt
Marc & Diane Homer
Judith Huizenga
Robert & Diane Judem
Dina Kadar
Herbert & Karen Kavet
Alan & Sharon Kivnik
Robert Koster
Raju & Mimi Kucherlapati
Mark & Joan Lappin
Roy & Virginia MacDowell
Scott Machanic & Linda Zaccagnini
Harvey & Amy Michaels
Barry & Karen Miller
Theodor Rozsa & Lynn Nathanson
Edward Perlman & Betsy Huntley
Janet Polansky
Blumberg Camp Fund
Paul & Annette Roberts
Stuart & Maxine Rosenthal
Richard & Nancy Rossman
Larry & Jane Salk
Lawrence Schachner
Joan Shulman
Peter & Susan Simon
Robert & Myra Snyder
Stephen & Trudy Sonis
Lee & Candace Steingisser
Wendy Sternburg
Michael & Ellen Suvalle
David Glassberg & Nancy Tharler
Richard & Alayne Tresch
Michael Wadness & Cindy Shore
Wadness
Jeffrey West & Amy Davis West
Charles Wexler
Steven & Lauri Wishner
LeeAnn Yolin
Building and Furnishings Fund
Lawrence & Beverly Feinberg
Cantor Hollis Discretionary Fund
Peter & Jill Abend
David & Kathryn Abramson
Jessica Adani
Scott & Andrea Armstrong
Mark & Rachel Baglin
Andrew & Meiko Bauchman
Carole Bellman
Philip Benjamin & Melinda Milberg
Ellen Blocker
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Cantor Hollis Discretionary Fund
Brett & Jeremi Carswell
Kenneth & Cheryl Chernack
Adam & Beth Cohen
Beth Nadel Dorfman
Shelly Emanuel
Joan Feinberg Berns
Joan Friedman
Jason & Elke Ganz
Lawrence & Holly Glick
Chris & Julie Gordon
Paul & Lorraine Greiff
Ross & Melissa Homer
Joshua & Felicia Hyman
Jeffrey & Jill Karp
Matthew & Karen Langweber
Diana Levinson
Felice Lieberman
Jeffrey Maimon
Michael & Alexandra Mirman
David & Elaine Polansky
Alix Pollack
Michael & Wendy Price
Gabriel Miller & Jodi Raphael
Fayanne Riegelhaupt
Sara Salomon
Janet Schachner
Andrei & Liliane Schor
Lois Seltzer
Gary & Caryl Shaw
Daniel & Cindi Slater
Richard & Diane Tutin
Susan Van Dyke
Mark & Elizabeth Volk
David Mahlowitz & Vicki Wells
Burton & Janet Winnick
Jonathan Zarkower & Rhonda Sheller
Center for Jewish Positive Psychology
Barbara Bell
Betty Brudnick
Bernard & Phyllis Feingold
Jay & Barbara Gainsboro
Steven & Sylvia Greene
Joel Lazewatsky & Barbara Kaplan
Max & Beverly Klau
Michael & Rochelle Nemrow
Jeff Stock & Hollis Schachner
Kenneth & Laura Wernick
Mary Beth Rettger & Roy Lurie
David Passer Fund
Maryellen Carroll
Susan Ebert
David & Linda Manjarrez
Marc Maxwell
Carol B Michael
Christopher Noe
Alice Passer
Paul Friedman
Ellen Steinbaum
Jamie & Elizabeth Vinsant
Barry Weisman
Education Enrichment Fund
David & Lynne Auslander
Stephen & Gloria Block
Margery Carmody
Scott & Susan Cohen
Robert & Colleen Kurson
Jeff & Laraine Levy
Christopher Lindstrom & Abbey Haber
Jerome & Melissa McBride
Rose and Bruce Pollack
Michael & Jennifer Weiner
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Endowment
Elise Katz
Kesher Fund
Alessandra Hashemi
Frank & Janice Malkin
Music Fund
Ross & Midge Benjamin
Donald Schuler & Joan Blair
Frank Bloch
Holly Boyer
Estelle Burg
Stuart Falber
Alan & Roberta Freed
Edward Ginsberg
Sheldon & Jane Golder
Nancy Gossels
Bernard Greenberg
Steven Grossman
Beverly Jacobs
Jonah & Pamela Laufer
Susan Lemor
Selma Liebnick
David Lustig & Joanne Yorks
Adrianne Paul
Pamela Remis
Sander & Lauren Rikleen
Leslie Rosenblatt
Bud & Tina Rubenstein
David Friend & Susan Ruskin Friend
Mark & Rachel Seliber
Bruce Shackleton & Elizabeth Fineberg
Ira & Linda Shoolman
Alan Stern
Jodi Swartz
Jonathan & Kerri Tabasky
Lucien & Marge Teig
Robert & Sande Weiskopf
Gregory & Natalie Zelyakovsky
Pastor Fund
Steve & Debbie Field
Bruce Pastor
Zachary & Natasha Tofias
Preschool Fund
Marilyn Kaufman
Scott & Laurene Sperling
Jay & Debbie Strassberg
Jayme Winnick
Rabbi Danny Discretionary Fund
Monte & Barbara Alpert
Samuel Black
Carol Carroll
Mitch & Ali Corton
Cindy & Kevin Gallagher
Michael & Anne Gottlieb
Elizabeth Hahn
Mitchel & Ronnie Kaplan
Bradley & Allison Kates
John Legg
Jennifer Pearlman
Noel & Daniela Raphael
Richard & Debra Romanow
Larry & Sharman Rosen
Lynne Rozsa
Ian & Maggie Rubin
Toby Sedgwick
Douglas & Andi Shaw
Martin & Carol Shulman
Abraham & Ana Wons
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Rabbi Lisa Discretionary Fund
Bill Poznik & Jane Adolph
Mark & Ellen Aisenberg
Bruno Berszoner & Jennifer Cobe
Bentsion & Irina Boverman
Rob & Marjorie Brockman
Stuart & Ellen Chasen
Michael Cohn & Renee Bender-Cohn
Sylvia Gutmann
Steven Halper
Jeffrey & Judith Jacobson
Peter Johnson & Lynn Lederer
Robert & Susan Joseph
Frederick & Sherrill Kobrick
Nancy Laster
Nancy Levy
Paul & Diane Nyer
Suzanne Robins
Kyle & Alissa Snowden
Bruce & Deborah Tofias
Thomas & Emily Reith
Ritual and Prayer Book Fund
Debra Ankeles
Mandi Kunen
Social Action Fund
David & Rochelle Bloom
Howard & Carol Gordon
Susan Haber
Libby Harwitz
Peter Hill
Jeffrey & Karen Miller
Brian & Sarah Phair
John & Sally Ralen
Joel & Nancy Schulman
Yona Shulman
Leonard & Gail-Ann Simon
Spirituality Fund
Elizabeth Metzgar
Ellen Sard
Steven Scari & Robin Schreier
Youth Fund
Angela Pierce
Beth Swartz
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Imagine the Possibilities
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are investing in our people, programs, and facilities to bring our vision to life: a welcoming community, a culture of belonging, and a source of meaning. We are deeply grateful to our donors for giving us the opportunity to strengthen our team, expand our impact, and elevate our spiritual home to embody our values for generations to come.
