President's Message
Thank you, my friends!
This will be my last bulletin message as President of TBS. Being a temple president has been a life altering experience that demands certain survival skills. What increases the survival rate for all synagogue presidents is being surrounded by a supportive board, and I have been most fortunate in that regard!
When I became President, I could have never imagined that I would spend my first few months attending security/active shooter trainings and dealing with daily building security and safety issues. I could have never imagined having to introduce and explain the term Transgender to our congregation. I never envisioned returning to lead Religious School while serving as President. Thank you to the children, families and teachers for welcoming me back warmly! And I certainly could never have imagined spending my last 4 months without seeing any of you in person, as we all sheltered in place during the Covid-19 pandemic. I never imagined becoming Co-Host of a daily reality Zoom class and spending several hours a day in meetings via Zoom.
Thank you for all of your support during the last 2 years. I always knew the job of President would require my full attention and was blessed to have the time upon my retirement from the school system.
I have gotten to know so many of you on a much more personal level and for that I am most grateful.
The challenges that we have shared together, I believe have made us stronger. Our Judaism may emerge even stronger, more relevant for our members. History has taught us about Judaism’s ability to adapt, explaining its longevity.
When this is all over, what I hope we remember most is how we were there for each other.
Thank you again for your friendship, caring and unwavering support! I acknowledge with deep gratitude the gifts and blessings in my life that are tied to this congregation!
Ilene Herr
President
This will be my last bulletin message as President of TBS. Being a temple president has been a life altering experience that demands certain survival skills. What increases the survival rate for all synagogue presidents is being surrounded by a supportive board, and I have been most fortunate in that regard!
When I became President, I could have never imagined that I would spend my first few months attending security/active shooter trainings and dealing with daily building security and safety issues. I could have never imagined having to introduce and explain the term Transgender to our congregation. I never envisioned returning to lead Religious School while serving as President. Thank you to the children, families and teachers for welcoming me back warmly! And I certainly could never have imagined spending my last 4 months without seeing any of you in person, as we all sheltered in place during the Covid-19 pandemic. I never imagined becoming Co-Host of a daily reality Zoom class and spending several hours a day in meetings via Zoom.
Thank you for all of your support during the last 2 years. I always knew the job of President would require my full attention and was blessed to have the time upon my retirement from the school system.
I have gotten to know so many of you on a much more personal level and for that I am most grateful.
The challenges that we have shared together, I believe have made us stronger. Our Judaism may emerge even stronger, more relevant for our members. History has taught us about Judaism’s ability to adapt, explaining its longevity.
When this is all over, what I hope we remember most is how we were there for each other.
Thank you again for your friendship, caring and unwavering support! I acknowledge with deep gratitude the gifts and blessings in my life that are tied to this congregation!
Ilene Herr
President