Capital Campaign Pledge Thermometer Update Continues

We continue to make steady progress toward our $5 million campaign goal.  As of November 10, we have raised over $3.4 million in gifts

and pledges!

Plans are currently underway for our

Campaign Celebration and Hanukkah Dinner 

Sunday, December 5 from 5-7 pm.

It is sure to be a special evening in the life of our synagogue. 

In lieu of an admission fee, we are asking members to bring their completed campaign pledge card. If you need an extra pledge card, we have plenty available in the COH office.

To those of you who have already pledged, we thank you for your support. As we all know, it will take dedication and support from everyone to make our dreams for a new synagogue home a reality!

Capital Campaign Pledge Thermometer Update Continues

I am delighted to report that as of November 3 we have raised more than $3.3 million toward our $5 million campaign project.  While we are pleased with our progress, we know the project is a stretch for our congregation and will require every family to participate to the extent of their ability in order to be successful.  We have one opportunity to build our first permanent home for the congregation - and want to make sure that we meet the needs of all our members.  We thank those who have already made their commitments to the campaign and encourage those who have not yet to give thoughtful consideration to their ability to help.  Your investment in our new home is one that is sure to yield great returns for current and future members.

Hold the Date:
Hanukkah Dinner and Capital Campaign Celebration
Sunday, December 5

Capital Campaign Pledge Thermometer Update

As of October 27, we only have six weeks remaining until our Hanukkah Dinner on December 5^th.  Please mark your calendars now and plan to join us for this special meal in  celebration of our successful capital campaign.  Our goal is to secure commitments from every member of our congregation prior to the 5^th.  We hope you all are giving thoughtful consideration to your campaign commitment.  Volunteers are working hard to reach out to every member of our congregation to answer questions and encourage participation in the campaign.  Please remember that you can make a pledge now and pay it any time over the next five years, but your pledge will have a much longer impact on your family, the congregation and community. 

To date, gifts and pledges total $3.3 million toward our $5 million project. 

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to date.

"Time to Shine" Capital Campaign Pledge Thermometer

We are thrilled to announce that as of October 20, we've reached more than $3.219 million in pledges toward our $5 million goal to build a new home for Congregation Or Hadash!  

THANK YOU to everyone who has already pledged and to the volunteers who are working hard to make "Time to Shine" a great success. 

Capital Campaign Kick-Off Was A Historic Event

Sherry Frank, President

The sun was shining and excitement was in the air as members gathered in the sanctuary for a festive brunch. Tables were adorned with paint cans filled with tools and miniature chocolate hammers and wrenches surrounded the colorful table settings.

   

The enthusiastic crowd moved into the Weber School cafeteria to hear the wonderful news that the quiet summer phase of the Capital Campaign had now reached over $3,000,000. Our goal is $5,000,000.

     

Brian Bell and David Yocum, our talented architects from BLDGS, shared their background and a sample of their prior work with members emphasizing our goal of creating space that brings in light, nature and a spiritual presence.  They impressed everyone with their initial concepts for our new home.
    

This has been a great  team effort that was celebrated on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at our Time to Shine Capital Campaign Kick-Off. Thanks were given to the Building Committee Co-Chairs, Jane Seville and Fred Wachter; Capital Campaign Co-Chairs for Major Gifts Abby Friedman and Harry Heiman and Steve and Melinda Wertheim; and General Membership Campaign Co-Chairs Lynn Epstein and Ken Stein and Stephanie and Jeff Kupor.
    

Everyone left with packets inviting them to give generously to this historic campaign. A special souvenir of this event was also distributed which was an artistic card with the traditional Hebrew prayer for travelers.
     

With inspiring words from Rabbis Analia and Mario we were reminded of the importance of our own personal family homes and the priviledge and responsibility of building our communal religious home. With prayers in hand, we left the synagogue committed to this sacred journey.

Time to Shine Letter to Congregants

It is said that faith burns brightest when it is shared.

At Congregation Or Hadash, we are blessed to share a bright and shining faith with each other and with the greater community.  When we move into our first permanent home, this wonderful light will shine with an even greater intensity, and we will have countless opportunities to witness its splendor...

    in the harmonious voices of members, young and old, joining in Rhythm & Ruach
    in the radiant smiles of children at Tot Shabbat
    in the warmth of the sun streaming in through windows and skylights
    in the timeless presence of the Ner Tamid, glowing through the ages
    in the gleaming eyes of a bride and groom united in marriage under the Chupah

We believe in the future of our synagogue, and we are exited to be a part of this history-making  $5 million capital campaign.  We hope you share our excitement and give from your hearts.

Together we will accomplish extraordinary things.  And together we will share in the celebration when we reach our campaign goal and open the doors of our new spiritual home.

Abby Friedmand & Harry Heiman   and   Melinda & Steve Wertheim

Time to Shine Campaign Leadership

Campaign Co-Chairs:

Abby Friedman and Harry Heiman

Melinda and Steve Wertheim

Board Campaign Co-Chairs:

Jodi Ginsberg

Fred Wachter

Congregational Campaign Co-Chairs:

Stephanie and Jeff Kupor

Lynn Epstein and Ken Stein

Campaign Cabinet Members:

Elaine Blumenthal

Judith Cohen

Betsy Edelman

Sherry Frank

Andy Kauss

Ann and Michael Kay

Steve Kutner

Michele and Kenneth Taylor

Congregational Campaign Committee:

Ellen Banov

Pamela Weizel and Stuart Brooker

Sandra Cuttler

Bruce Duner

Margo and Shiel Edlin

Kathy Eisenband

Sara Ghitis

Lori Halpern

Cheryl Hecht-Thurschwell

Rosanne Kauss

Randi Levy

Howard Maziar

Ben Nadler

Jeff Nemhauser

Steve Rothschild

Gaby Siegel

Gordy Singer

Robert Strauss