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Dear Friends,
Congregation Etz
Hadar is beginning its 25th year of service to the community.
We are a group of volunteers that inspire to carry on
traditions and values of our ancestors. We meet as many
needs of the Jewish community as possible for ritual prayers
(Mourner's and Yharzeit's), continuing education, holiday
celebrations, and social activities. For 11 years, our
building is our home - for services, learning, commemorations,
and many celebrations.
Please take a
moment and think about the question, when do you protect
time to practice Jewish traditions that honor ancestors,
promote family values, dwell with G-d, reflect on big
questions, make a distinction between the everyday routine
and experience peace that comes from Shabbat rest? Although
challenges and demands of the real world are unrelenting,
I believe that our tradition provides answers that stand
the test of time.
Before returning
the Torah to the Ark during Shabbat services, a community
prayer is said, the essences of which is important as
we look ahead to the New Year and High Holydays.
'May He who blessed
our ancestors, bless this entire congregation, their families
and all that is theirs, along with those who unite to
establish synagogues for prayer, and those that give funds
for heat and light, for Kiddush and Havdalah, sustenance
for traditions, education, and charity, as well as all
who devotedly involve themselves with the needs of this
community. May he reward them, removes sickness, heal
them, and prosper their worthy endeavors.'
After reading
this and maybe considering the meaning of prayer, I ask
you to support Congregation Etz Hadar and renew your membership.
The Board is committed to living within the means that
members provide for a balanced budget. Though many dedicated
volunteers keep overhead costs to a minimum, there are
expenses for mortgage, utilities, cleaning, repairs, and
security, as well as the highest quality professional
leadership as possible. The annual cost to run our synagogue
is modest, about $1,000 per person (+ $90 each) for High
Holydays.
So please sustain
life for our community. I ask you to take the time to
send an annual check now or set up a monthly payment or
give what you can as often as possible. By giving, you
ensure that we can continue to provide a warm and hamish
welcome to those in need.
Financial obligation
these days are a stretch for everyone, but your support
for Etz Hadar sustains a home for Jewish community for
you to come to in Redlands and for you to share joys,
sorrows, learning and traditional practices.
As the newly elected
President, I ask that you email me if you have any questions,
concerns, problems, or needs related to Etz Hadar. Maybe
bring a friend or someone new?
The
Board joins me in wishing you a happy and healthy New
Year. Shanah Tova! Please Join Us
Steve Yellon
President
syellon@llu.edu
If you'd like
to mail in your membership/donation, please print the
form below:
We
accept cash, personal checks, and PayPal payments.
Please contact Steve Yellon at syellon@llu.edu
for questions about Membership
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Make
one annual payment, or
divide your membership/donation into monthly
payments.
We accept cash, personal checks,
and PayPal payments.
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Etz Hadar Grow
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Annual
Holiday Pledge
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BSH
School Donation
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Adopt
A Bill Program
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Seeds
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$200
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Branches
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$400
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Leaves
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$600
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Trunk
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$800
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Flowers
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$1,000
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Fruit
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$1,200
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Orchard
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$1,800
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Water
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$3,600
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Sunshine
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$5,400
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