Letter from Tamid Leadership on Israel
Letter from Tamid Leadership Council: 10/9/23.
Dear Tamid,
Let’s offer our most heartfelt and sincere condolences, zichronam livracha, to the families that have lost loved ones in Israel. Our hearts break for those abducted and for their families and friends that are living this nightmare. We pray for you, for peace, for security, and as a Jewish community, we stand strong in support for the State of Israel where you and every Jew can live in safety.
We have five families in our congregation that are either Israeli or have family living in Israel, and Rabbi Darren is in regular contact with them. One young man that grew up in Battery Park City is currently serving in the Israeli Navy, and another Tamid member is in Tel Aviv. None of their immediate family members are victims to this terror, but like it is to be Israeli, they (and we) are but one degree of separation from friends that have been killed or are suffering.
We are going to gather for a casual Shabbat dinner this Friday night, giving us a chance to be together in friendship and to share a meal together, lift a kiddush, and kindle the shabbat lights. Please respond to the calendar invite you’ll receive today. Once we have a head count, we will let you know the venue. We hope to see you there. Rabbi Darren, Christina, and Chesney, are also available to offer support should you need to speak about your feelings or have questions at this very difficult and emotional time.
Please say a prayer today and let’s keep each other and all those in Israel in our hearts.