Testimonials

“Our family is so grateful for all that we have learned from you and for all the ways you have inspired us”.

“Thank you for your commitment to our community - truly of every age Thank you for your leadership. Thank you for your kindness and thoughtful demeanor. Thank you for your impeccable organization and administrative skills.”

“You have been a real source of strength for the Beth El community, and I can't thank you enough for your leadership, warmth, and inspiration.”

“You have encouraged so many to engage in both Torah reading and leading tefilah through your calm and caring personality. The knowledge you possess not only in the cantorial realm but in so many other areas, is quite astounding.”

“You have made an indelible mark on our family.  You taught both me and my son how to read Torah which has changed us and guided us in ways that will always be with us.  You revitalized our Youth Services that brought up a whole generation into our congregation as participants, leaders and teachers themselves.”

“Thank you for all that you have done to help make Beth El the spiritual home for so many of us”

"Thank you for all your exceptional leadership.We have enjoyed learning, and praying with you."

“It’s been great working with you! From staffing retreats to participating in Team Torah, your passion and expertise are greatly appreciated.”

“It has been great to work with you.  You are a consummate professional and a super nice person.”

“There are simply no words to thank you for the multiple ways in which you have enriched all of our lives!  All of us have been blessed to learn from you in some way.  Your engaging, caring, dedicated teachings carried Sophie through the inception of Junior Congregation to her Bat Mitzvah.  We will always remember your patience and encouragement as she doubted her studies.  Noah learned Shir Ha'Kavod early on and continued practicing his skills in your Junior CongregationHe is now a skilled Hebrew reader and shows such a love of Judaism.  Let's not forget the endless hours spent recording and teaching trope for us, as adults, as well!”

“While we had not had significant interactions prior to these life cycle events, in both cases you were there for me as a consoler, teacher and, most importantly, as a friend. You made me feel comfortable and part of the community of mourners, a group we all experience yet never seek.  You encouraged me to do more but never imposed. It seemed as though you were always available 24X7, You always offered a kind word, help and guidance.”

“Your dedication to helping everyone in so many ways was and will remain inspirational. You always had a kind word, and you definitely made Beth El better. I will not forget how kind you were at all times, but especially following Orli's death."

“Thank you for being there - day in and day out - with your warm personality and beautiful voice.”

“Thank you for being the warm, encouraging person you are.  When my father passed away, my siblings and I needed a place to go.  You welcomed us in and made us feel part of the community.”

“You helped me find my voice and nurtured my confidence.”

“Your energy, your knowledge, your beautiful voice ... a pleasure”.

“My favorite memory is the Rosh Hashanah service (specifically the prayer involving a lot of physical action that my grandson just loved!).”

“thank you for the stellar job you have done in leading the shul through this, the most difficult of times.  I also appreciate your warm welcoming ways.”

“Your leadership qualities shone the brightest and cantorial skills are superb.”

“You’ve been such an invaluable partner with Team Torah and the “Back to Shul Challenge” — smart, creative, knowledgeable, thoughtful, passionate, plugged in and someone who gets things done. And, not unimportantly, filled with much wisdom born of experience. About Judaism in our day, about the challenges of life in a big shul.”

“You’ve made “doing good” into a good time, a talent as magical as the science fiction you write.

You has been lynchpin especially, but not only during quarantine for the congregation.”

“I want to thank you for all you help during the 11 months I was saying Kaddish for my father.  Your friendliness and your enthusiasm made it easy for me want to Zoom in every night.”

“We are grateful for your supportive nature each night on zoom when we were saying Kaddish. Your constant presence and leadership brought a sense of community even when we were not able to be in person together.”

“You have a real gift working with both the youth community and the families! We always appreciated your enthusiasm and encouragement.”

“You have completely changed the tone and tenor of the BE community. You welcome everyone with open arms. You are kind, enthusiastic, and supportive. You are knowledgeable and wise. You single-handedly have accomplished things at BE that other individuals and entire committees failed to accomplish for years.”

“We are grateful to have you as a teacher, a spiritual leader, and a friend. The children love you and would follow you to the ends of the earth if their parents would let them. And, of course, they are the most honest and best judges of character.”

“You magically were able to inspire the children of Beth El to learn the service and awakened in them a desire to read Torah. And they did, with great enthusiasm. You were at their side encouraging them every step of the way. The adults of Beth El watched and soon realized that you were someone they could trust to help them along the spiritual journey that the children were on. You are a Spiritual Leader in the purist sense of the term!”

“You sang a beautiful song of “Hineni” whenever, wherever you were needed.  And we are grateful.”

“We enjoyed your in depth classes on Jewish music.”