Congregants In Support Of Rabbi Hammerman

"Message to Cantor Jacobson. If Rabbi Hammerman really "stands above it all" he would ask that your negative views of the board be taken down. Hurtful messages are not the way to resolve this. Sounds like sour grapes to me."

"Rabbi's contract should definitely be renewed. He deserves to stay after 19 yrs. with us."

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"Rabbi Hammerman has been an inspiration to me and my family. I have had the opportunity over the past 20 years to work with him closely on a number of Temple initiatives. I have found his wisdom and insights to be unique and thought provoking. Rabbi Hamme"

"I am appalled at the fiasco at the Board of Trustees is making of the renewal of the Rabbis contract. It is disrespectful to the Rabbinate in general and, specifically, to Rabbi Hammerman. This topic was brought to the attention of the general congregatio"

"Rabbi H. is THE reason we are congregants."

"Rabbi Hammerman has been a part of our spiritual family forever. ReNew His Contract!"

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"Rabbi Hammerman is the kind of spiritual leader who sets a tone of openness and acceptance while remaining true to himself and his conservative faith. My family would be profoundly sad to see him leave TBE."

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"We strongly support the renewal of Rabbi Hammerman's contract. Although we have moved to New York City, we remain members of Temple Beth El almost entirely because of the spiritual leadership provided by Rabbi Hammerman. It is unthinkable to imagine his d"

"Rabbi Hammerman is the rabbi ever since I've gone to this temple (since I was born). It's almost my birthday and I want this rabbi to be there for my birthday, my birthdays after that and my Bar Mitzvah. I think he's a good rabbi because he has a sense of"

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"I have had a fine relationship with Rabbi Hammerman for the last 20 years. All within the greater community have the utmost admiration for him. I hear wonderful about his work within this community. I have been open to hear factual negative about him. I"

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"It is totally unnecessary for a former Cantor to takes shots at the board, It is also unnecessary for a current member to take shots at the former Exec Director. Express your support, not your stupidity."

"Please renew his contract."

"I think he is an excellent Rabbi and certainly my participation in TBE is in large measure based upon his presence."

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"Rabbi Hammerman has been with me throughout my life helping me explore and grow. The job of a rabbi is to lead a community spiritually and religiously. The board's constant disregard for everything that the rabbi has done for our community, affects all of"

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"(Continuation from previous email)... As always I pray for the best for Rabbi Hammerman and Mara and the kids, whom I consider friends of mine, as well as for the community of Temple Beth El. May you all be open to prayer and healing in your congregation "

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