News from Kol Ami

Happy November (or Movember, to some),

During the High Holy Days you may have heard me thanking the choir and musicians or the High Holy Day committee and ushers. Unlike the people called up for aliyahs, whose names are mentioned when they approach the bima, the volunteers in the aforementioned groups work tirelessly and relatively anonymously to ensure that we have beautiful and well-organized services. So I thought I’d take this opportunity to un-anonymize (yes I know that’s not a word) those volunteers and list their names so they can be thanked individually.

CHOIR & MUSICIANS

MUSIC & INSPIRATION

SHTYX

HIGH HOLY DAY COMMITTEE

USHERS

HELPERS

Wow, as you can see, that’s quite a list! It might not make for very exciting reading, but it certainly sends a message that these holidays don’t happen by themselves and that we have a great community of volunteers.

I apologize to anyone whose name may have been misspelled or who was omitted by accident, and I look forward to seeing you at the exciting events listed in the Voice and the weekly HaShavuah.

Until next time,

Elliot