Chag haAviv, the festival of spring, is one of the names for Passover. Even though it is a bit chilly on the day that I am writing this article, I am beginning to see the daffodils shooting up from the cold ground and anticipating their beautiful yellow flowers. I am appreciative that the giant snow piles are finally gone from my yard and Temple Emanu-El’s parking lot. I’m so happy that spring is coming, that I bought a ticket to go to Wicked Tulips Flower Farm in Preston, to see their 1.5 million tulips beginning to bloom this month! I am really excited to experience the beauty of rows and rows of colorful tulips.
Looking to next month, I hope you will be joining me on Saturday, May 2nd, at 5:00 p.m., as I celebrate my 25th year on the bima serving as Temple Emanu-El’s Hazzan. I’m looking forward to celebrating this milestone with my family and especially with you, my Temple Emanu-El family. I know it will be a wonderful evening with all of the amazing people planning it. So please make sure to RSVP and join me for this celebration.
As I write this article, it’s been a little over 4 weeks since my surgery. I wanted to express my gratitude for your patience, support, and understanding, as I move through my recovery. Thank you so much.
April 4, is our next Shabbat Morning service, starting at 10:00 a.m. I want to say thank you to Jeff Elkin for chanting Torah and Haftarah at last month’s Shabbat morning service and for chanting Haftarah at our April service. Rabbi Marc crafts a very beautiful creative service that is sure to enrich your Shabbat soul.
Rosh Chodesh will be on Thursday, April 16, at 1:00 p.m., in the sanctuary. The theme for the month of Iyar will be Healing. Hope to see you there.
Chag Sameach Pesach!
Wishing all of you a very sweet and meaningful Passover,
Hazzan Sherry