President's Message

Instead of writing a brand new article, I have decided to republish my Sh’ma article from last November. I made a few adjustments to update it for 2007, but I cannot express my feelings of thankfulness any better.

A CBSW President’s Thanksgiving to-do list:

Thank Rabbi Brahms for making CBSW a warm and spiritually fulfilling home for Jews in The Woodlands and the surrounding North Houston and Montgomery County areas.

Thank Helen Richard, our Education Director, and all of her volunteer teachers for creating an environment that not only educates our children but also motivates them to continue participating in Jewish activities beyond religious school.

Thank Louise Lowry, our office secretary, for her hard work and dedication to CBSW.

Thank the CBSW Officers, who are instrumental in all aspects of synagogue management and administration.

Thank the members of the Board of Trustees, who provide a steady hand to help guide our significant actions and decisions.

Thank the committee chairs and committee members, for planning and running the programs and activities that make CBSW more than a house of worship and study, but also a place for us to congregate.

Thank the religious school and Hebrew school teachers and assistants, who selflessly devote their time to educate our children about our Jewish faith and culture.

Thank the numerous members who devote their time, energy, and money to CBSW activities, allowing us to provide more value to each member family than do other temples our size.

Thank all the people who have donated to the Endowment Fund, which will help strengthen the future of CBSW (contact Fred Halperin or Leland Dushkin by December 15 so that CBSW can receive the benefit of having your donation matched).

Thank my wife, Laura, and my daughters, Rachel and Sarah, for supporting me and never complaining when I go straight from the office to a CBSW meeting.

- Jeff Kaplan

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