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Shalom, Kol Ami!

So much is happening as we head into the High Holy Day season. Firstly, I am pleased to announce that we have hired Gabrielle (Gabby) Cordova as our new part-time Membership Engagement Director.  Many of you may already know Gabby, and the rest of you will enjoy getting to know her.

 As part of her portfolio, Gabby will be taking over the congregational programming duties that have been capably handled for the past few years by Jennifer West, Kol Ami’s Education Director. Jenn will continue to run our Kol Yeladim educational program as a valued and respected member of our professional team. Please join me in welcoming Gabby and thanking Jenn!

 Have you had trouble hearing what’s going on in the Sanctuary? It’s not you. Our sound system in the Sanctuary has had problems for years, partly due to the architectural design of the room, partly due to old equipment, partly due to never having been analyzed by an acoustics expert. Pete Richter, Chair of our House Committee, has stepped up to work with Tanya Spivey, our Director of Operations, to formulate a cost-effective, long-term solution, though unfortunately it can’t be implemented in time for the High Holy Days. When this system is installed, we plan to showcase it as a special event, for you to notice and enjoy the difference. This expense is not covered in our budget, so we are asking congregants to show their support and donate to this worthy cause. More on that later. Yasher koach to Pete and Tanya.

 Wishing you a meaningful Elul, as we prepare for the High Holy Days.

 B’Shalom,

Jody Sampson-Nair
President