Tzedakah Spotlight
People often tell me that they could not do my job because they would be too uncomfortable asking for money. It isn’t that I love asking people to give, but when you believe in what you’re asking for, like I do, it is much easier. I know that Park could not be the vibrant synagogue that it is without charitable gifts, and I consider it an honor to work with donors, helping them make gifts that are beneficial to the synagogue and meaningful to them.
Gadi’s Reflections on Volunteering in Israel
Even though it is a dark time in Israel, the spirit of the whole country was nothing short of uplifting. The whole country is volunteering in one way or another. There are thousands of Israeli volunteers helping Israel’s desperate farmers.
One Year Since Park Resettled Ukranian Family
In October, it was one year since Park resettled the wonderful Sobchuk family from Ukraine in their apartment in Lyndhurst. All the members of the family--- Ivan, Tetiana, Vlad (age 11), and Matthew (age 1 ½)—have had a good first year in Cleveland.
Opportunity to Help Our Israeli Sisters and Brothers
Join with congregants from several local synagogues to sponsor an ambulance for Magen David Adom (MDA) through the American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA).
Sukkah Decorating Thank You
Sukkot is made especially meaningful at Park each year when the beautiful Sukkah is erected outside the front of Park Synagogue.
Simchat Torah and Israel
Yesterday was Simchat Torah, and we are commanded as Jews to "rejoice in the festival." Usually this holiday is filled with children and singing and dancing with the Torah, so it is easy to feel joyful. But can we feel joy this year?
750 Israelis dead and 2000 Israelis injured and the death toll is climbing.
Young and old, Israelis killed while shopping, walking, attending music festivals, or even sitting at home. The terrorists came into Israeli neighborhoods, broke down doors, dragged Israeli citizens out of their homes and took them captive. Just imagine invaders entering homes on Shaker Boulevard or Duffield Road and killing residents. Or dragging them off to be captives.