Hazak Lunch and Program
"What is our Purpose as a Conservative Synagogue?"
Guest Speaker: Rabbi David Siff
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Hazak, Northern Hills Synagogue's Solomon Schechter Award-winning program, is dedicated to serving
the social, educational, and religious needs of our members aged 55
and over. The word HaZaK,
which means "strength" in Hebrew, also stands for Hokhma (Wisdom), Ziknah (Maturity)
and Kadimah (Looking
Forward).
On Wednesday afternoon, about 80 members and guests enjoyed a lunch buffet that featured three different kugels, salad, rolls, fruit and dessert. Bea Goodman welcomed everyone, and Barbara Goldstein talked about the NHS Gift Shop registry and Hanukkah sale. Then Rabbi David Siff led a discussion on "What is our purpose as a Conservative Synagogue?"
Writing on a white board, Rabbi Siff asked the participants to offer ideas on how to tweak religious services and
supplement activities to make participation more meaningful to contemporary lives. Topics included social action, adult education, adding spirituality with chanting and meditation, and inclusion of non-Jewish spouses. Services could be improved by adding more English readings and music. If you would like to add your voice to the discussion, please contact Rabbi Siff at dasiff@gmail.com.
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![The NHS Kitchen staff who made the lunch](Hazak11-19-14/jpgs/DSC_0206KitchenStaff.jpg)
Our wonderful NHS Kitchen volunteers who made the lunch. |
![Kugels and salad](Hazak11-19-14/jpgs/DSC_0203KugelsSalad.jpg)
Kugels and salads. |
![Rabbi Siff made the HaMotzi blessing on the bread.](Hazak11-19-14/jpgs/DSC_0207RabbiSiffHaMotzi.jpg)
Rabbi Siff made the HaMotzi blessing on the bread. |
![The lunch buffet](Hazak11-19-14/jpgs/DSC_0209LunchBuffet.jpg) |
![The dessert table](Hazak11-19-14/jpgs/DSC_0211Desserts.jpg)
Oranges and desserts. |
![Bea Goodman welcomed everyone.](Hazak11-19-14/jpgs/DSC_0212BeaGoodman.jpg)
Bea Goodman welcomed everyone. |
![Barbara Goldstein talked about the NHS Gift Shop Sale.](Hazak11-19-14/jpgs/DSC_0213BarbaraGoldstein.jpg)
Barbara Goldstein talked about the upcoming NHS Gift Shop Sale. |
![Rabbi David Siff](Hazak11-19-14/jpgs/DSC_0216RabbiSiff.jpg)
Rabbi David Siff asked "What is our purpose as a Conservative synagogue?" |
![Rabbi Siff wrote on white boards.](Hazak11-19-14/jpgs/DSC_0218RabbiSiff.jpg)
Rabbi Siff wrote down ideas on white boards. |
![The audience](Hazak11-19-14/jpgs/DSC_0219TheAudience.jpg) |
![The audience.](Hazak11-19-14/jpgs/DSC_0221TheAudience.jpg) |
![Rabbi Siff engaged the audience.](Hazak11-19-14/jpgs/DSC_0222RabbiSiff.jpg)
Rabbi Siff engaged the audience in the discussion.
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