December 31, 2020
Dear Fellow Shalom Congregants,
As we approach the secular New Year, we hope you are all well. Thanks to the recently released Covid vaccines, we are optimistic that we will see an end to the pandemic in 2021 and a return to familiar routines. We are not certain when we will be able to gather safely at Congregation Shalom, but the Task Force on Reopening is meeting regularly, monitoring the situation and continuing to make recommendations. At its meeting in December, the Board voted to postpone the date for reopening to at least March 31.
Though it is difficult for all of us, our congregational leadership, clergy and staff believe this is the safest decision for Congregation Shalom at this time and consistent with the Jewish value of Pikuah Nefesh, preserving life. The safety and well-being of all of our congregants has been and will continue to be at the forefront of our decisions.
We are very appreciative of your patience and understanding. Please know that the clergy are here for you and are conducting essential lifecycle events. The office is open daily. Our virtual offerings include religious and Hebrew school, daily minyan, Shabbat worship, Torah study and many more. On behalf of the Board, clergy and staff, may 2021 bring you and your loved ones good health, happiness and renewal.
b'Shalom,
Linda Holifield
Executive Director
Congregation Shalom
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We seek to provide a welcoming environment in which individuals and families are encouraged to engage in the study of Torah, prayer, acts of loving kindness, and righteous deeds.
Pray
Together we worship God, celebrate Shabbat, sanctify Jewish holidays, and observe life-cycle events, in a manner that reflects the flavor and emotion of Jewish tradition and allows the freedom to be creative.
Learn
We recognize learning as essential to a strong Jewish identity and to the continuation of our Jewish heritage. We are committed to providing a rich educational program for children and adults through our Religious School, Hebrew School, library, and other educational programs.
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Since 1951, our diverse Jewish community has gathered to worship, celebrate, learn, and share life’s joys and sorrows. Congregation Shalom shall always be a sanctuary of warmth, comfort, and spirituality. We invite you to become part of this community.
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