President's Message September 2005
Shalom,
Shalom is how I always begin my newsletter
message. PEACE, our most precious gift.
This time of year always represents change.
For parents of school age children, it means
the relaxing pace of summer is replaced by
the school year. For parents of college age
kids, it
may mean saying goodbye to your children
as they go off to school. For others it may
be that
the change of seasons is upon us. For us
in New Jersey, the seasons changing let us
know
that the song does not remain the same for
very long.
Personally, I am excited that the temple
renovation work has started. There will be
some
bumps in the road, but I am confident that
the congregation and Sunday School will be
able
to cope with anything necessary. We have
been discussing this for years and we hope
to
have the lift installed by the High Holidays.
Hopefully sooner.
With all this change going on, it is nothing
compared to what we see in the land of
Israel. Scenes of pioneering Jewish settlers
leaving their homes to try and contribute
to a
peace movement. As most of us watch the developments,
we wonder what will happen? Will
the Palestinians stop the homicide bombings?
Do they think this is the first step in eradicating
Israel? I have always been an optimist and
I am praying that this is the beginning of
a
safer time in Israel’s history. Prime
Minister Sharon’s government has taken
a bold stand in a
war for peace. I will support this effort
because they are taking a chance in the hope
of
peace. The one sure thing we know is that
if we do nothing, nothing will improve. I
will continue
to be optimistic and pray for the safety
of the all of the citizens in the land of
Israel.
Shalom,
Howie Hirsch
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