dear israeli zacks,
here is the letter we sent out to our american family and friends that was not sent to y'all in the holy land.
Nissan, 5766
April, 2006
Dear Sim n Golda, Sarra, and David & Shany,
With a great sense of humility, we have agreed to receive the very prestigious honor bestowed upon us by Congregation Chai Odom. It is a unique privilege to share this honor with Neal and Susan Shanske whom we admire tremendously and appreciate as dear friends.
Our shul, Congregation Chai Odom, is recognized as the oldest continuously Orthodox shul in the Boston area. From its roots in Dorchester, to its current home in Brighton, our mikdash me’at serves as a second home for our community. Rabbi and Rebbetzin Dovid Moskovitz along with Rabbi and Rebbetzin Shmuel Ochs inspire us with Torah and Mussar to constantly improve and grow spiritually.
On a personal level, we cannot imagine our lives in Boston without Chai Odom. The welcome that we received from the Rabbi, Rebbetzin and many congregants when we first moved here made us feel like part of the community immediately. Now, four years later, we look back with gratitude, at the friends we have made, and the relationships we have developed with our shul and neighborhood.
While we share a great sense of pride in the accomplishments of Congregation Chai Odom over the past one hundred and four years, we must look forward to the future and set our sights upon continuing and expanding the legacy that we have become a part of. Although we will be moving from Boston, our shul will always be in our hearts. As you know, we have been living here on a tight student budget. We were never approached to pay more than we could, and were always welcome at events for “whatever you can afford”. We have been unable to fully show our appreciation to our shul as we would have liked. At this time we are asking for you to help support the shul that has been “our home” for the last four years. We hope that with your help our shul can continue to do chesed with all of the congregants and their families.
We hope that you can join us at the Anniversary Banquet 104 for Congregation Chai Odom on May 21, 2006, and help Chai Odom continue to be an integral part of the Boston Jewish community.
Thank you,
Yaakov and Devorah Zacks
Nissan, 5766
April, 2006
Dear Sim n Golda, Sarra, and David & Shany,
With a great sense of humility, we have agreed to receive the very prestigious honor bestowed upon us by Congregation Chai Odom. It is a unique privilege to share this honor with Neal and Susan Shanske whom we admire tremendously and appreciate as dear friends.
Our shul, Congregation Chai Odom, is recognized as the oldest continuously Orthodox shul in the Boston area. From its roots in Dorchester, to its current home in Brighton, our mikdash me’at serves as a second home for our community. Rabbi and Rebbetzin Dovid Moskovitz along with Rabbi and Rebbetzin Shmuel Ochs inspire us with Torah and Mussar to constantly improve and grow spiritually.
On a personal level, we cannot imagine our lives in Boston without Chai Odom. The welcome that we received from the Rabbi, Rebbetzin and many congregants when we first moved here made us feel like part of the community immediately. Now, four years later, we look back with gratitude, at the friends we have made, and the relationships we have developed with our shul and neighborhood.
While we share a great sense of pride in the accomplishments of Congregation Chai Odom over the past one hundred and four years, we must look forward to the future and set our sights upon continuing and expanding the legacy that we have become a part of. Although we will be moving from Boston, our shul will always be in our hearts. As you know, we have been living here on a tight student budget. We were never approached to pay more than we could, and were always welcome at events for “whatever you can afford”. We have been unable to fully show our appreciation to our shul as we would have liked. At this time we are asking for you to help support the shul that has been “our home” for the last four years. We hope that with your help our shul can continue to do chesed with all of the congregants and their families.
We hope that you can join us at the Anniversary Banquet 104 for Congregation Chai Odom on May 21, 2006, and help Chai Odom continue to be an integral part of the Boston Jewish community.
Thank you,
Yaakov and Devorah Zacks
posted by docyaak at
8:37 PM
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David and Shany Zacks regret to inform you that they will be unable to attend the dinner at this time. However, we do send our most heartfelt congratulations on your receiving of this award. If you truly feel that we will be missing at this event, don't hesitate to send plane tickets to our home, and we will be there promptly.
Yours Truly,
David and Shany
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stillruleall, at 12:02 PM
P.S. I will always remember Chai Odom as being the closest I've ever been to shtetl Europe, especially because of the seats and walls there. Also, I will remember the "long goodbye".
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stillruleall, at 12:05 PM
I am amazed that you sent out this letter to people you know.
enjoy the dinner.
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Rolling hills of green, at 1:52 AM
david, they have new tables and chairs, but they havent changed the walls.
gess, whats wrong with a little heartfelt banter between family and friends
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docyaak, at 7:48 PM
I don't have a problem with it, banter is good, it just seems a little too, i dunno, gutsy to send to people. Its fine to raise money and all that, I just thought the letter was funny.
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Rolling hills of green, at 3:37 AM
Due to the unforseeness of my getting a job...i do not tink that i will be able to make it to your dinner. Due to the foreseeness of the salary at the job, i won't be putting anything into your journal.
Miss you guys! hope you come visit soon :)
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2R, at 6:46 PM
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