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A love letter to our Temple Israel community: 

To the 949 individuals and families who make up TI's membership and school, you are the true highlight of 2021! Thank you for always sticking together through the toughest, and most joyous, of times. We are grateful for your friendship, your support, and the vibrant and welcoming community that each of you play an integral role in creating for us all. 

This year, you've shown up, both on Zoom and social media, as well as in person for worship, for learning and events, to celebrate simchas, and to mourn those we've lost over the past 12 months. You've been here for committee meetings and to plan for TI's future. You've trusted us to keep your children and grandchildren safe and healthy as they've attended Preschool and Religious School during a pandemic and have been understanding and incredibly supportive through some of the most difficult decisions we've ever had to make as a synagogue. And when we needed you most, whether to support other Temple members who were struggling or to help us meet our fundraising goals, you've continued to go above and beyond. 

As we look forward to a bright and healthy year ahead, we know that there is nothing we can't accomplish or overcome together. Temple Israel is more than just the name of the place where we choose to explore our Judaism, it's an extension of our family. You belong at TI, and we belong to you. 

We are here for you, now and always, and there are so many ways in which you can get involved again, or for the very first time, as our doors open back up to full capacity over the coming months. Reach out to our Rabbis for a chat, connect with other members in person or on TI's social media, check out the upcoming events on our website calendar, volunteer in any capacity that interests you, or hop on one of our many committees that run the business or fulfill our mission. 

Wherever you are along your Jewish journey, we are filled with gratitude and pride that you choose to share your Judaism here with us. 

Love,

Your Temple Israel family