 On Sunday, June 7 at
the congregation’s
annual meeting,
Raphael Kahn will be
installed as Beth El
Congregation’s 26th president.
Ray follows Michael
Steinhardt, who was
installed for a two-year term
in 2007 as president.
“My goals are to continue
the programs and efforts
that have been established
relating to outreach to new
families and members. I
also want to ensure that we
continue excellent programs
and events for Beth El’s
diverse membership.” Ray
also indicated his affection and commitment to
attending morning minyans. “I try to attend a
couple mornings each week. I find it a wonderful
way to start the day. I would like to see more
congregants take advantage of the warmth and
camaraderie that is felt at being part of this special
group of people who
demonstrate what Beth El
is all about – care, support,
warmth, and friendship.”
As a member of Beth El
for the past 20 years, Ray,
a CPA, first served the
congregation on the
Budget and Finance
Committee. Since then he
has chaired that committee
and also the Memorial
Park, Personnel, and
Endowment Committees.
He served on both Rabbi
Loeb’s Retirement
Weekend and Rabbi
Schwartz’s Installation
Weekend committees.
Ray added that today’s
economic climate “is one
of the biggest challenges that we need to face
in providing, continuing, and expanding existing
and new programs. “ He is proud of Beth El’s
clergy and staff who continually raise the bar in
providing outstanding and stimulating religious services and programs. He also spoke of the school and its various programs
and how they are reflective of a professional, warm, and nurturing
atmosphere.
Ray stated that the “challenge of maintaining a vibrant core of active
and participating congregants at all ages is something Beth El and many
other Congregations are facing. The importance of our clergy, religious
services, school excellence, outreach programs, and general programming
events are paramount in nurturing and expanding a continuing supportive
active group of congregants."
Joining Ray for two-year terms will be: Steven Silverman, first vice
president; Jerome Schnydman, second vice president; Denise Franz, third
vice president; Ellen Budish, secretary; Michael Rubenstein, treasurer;
and Harold Hackerman, comptroller. |
