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by Florie Huppert
is that time of year again. . . the
February Brotherhood Synagogue
Newsletter. . . Everyone is bundled up
and hunkering down for the long, dark
winter, but I’ve got my eye on spring and
our Spring Benefit. No time for cold!
In past years I’ve written about
the passage of time and this year is no
different as spring brings Beatrice’s
graduation from Brotherhood and I find
myself in awe of how much my daughter
has grown and learned in this beautiful
building. I have also written about our
community and why people apply in
droves for membership into our loving
little club. And the close-knit community
we have created within these walls still
amazes me, especially in contrast to the
enormous and dynamic city around us.
I want to take this opportunity on
my “soap box” to call you to action.
We need your help! The benefit doesn’t
just happen—it takes each of us and
our individual commitment and contributions.
Our school isn’t just a school,
it is a synagogue and our synagogue isn’t
just a synagogue, it is also a school. We
function as one and although that is what
makes us special, it also makes it doubly
important that this benefit is a great
success. Our community relies, in part,
on the proceeds of the Spring Benefit!
We need people to step forward and
take ownership over several aspects of
the benefit. We have positions available
and we need you! For example: Art
Solicitation Co-Chair and Sports-
Solicitation Co-Chair are both open! Do
you know a band or a DJ who would be
willing to work for free? We also need
members to collect or donate the kind of
auction items that people will bid madly
to win and we need to sell advertising
space in the Benefit Journal. Can you
contribute something priceless to the
auction—a country house for a week or
a tour of the stock exchange? These are
just a few examples of things you can do
to contribute to making the benefit the
best ever. The forms have been sent out
via email and can also be picked up in the
Nursery School office.
Lastly, and MOST important, please
mark May 3rd on your calendar so you
don’t miss this great event! It is going
to be a gorgeous party and an exciting
night. Bring your children’s grandparents
too! This year we are going green! We’re
printing on recycled paper, using as many
recycled and repurposed decorations as
we can, and celebrating the earth along
with our amazing children.
If you have any questions about the
benefit, would like to participate, or have
an auction item, please feel free to email
me at nathansmom(AT)mac.com.
Stay warm and look to spring!!
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