Congregants In Support Of Rabbi Hammerman
The undersigned are congregants and members in good standing of Temple Beth El. We understand that Rabbi Hammerman's contract expires June 30, 2008, and that no decision has been finalized with respec... continue reading »
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"There could never be anyone better!"
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"Where else can a Christian spouse become a member of a Synagogue, take part in the religious upbringing of his Jewish children, feel welcomed at all events - Tot Shabbat, High Holiday Services, Synaplex. I believe all of this is due in large part to Rabbi"
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"We need the rabbi! We need to all reunite and work on healing. He has made us a community and we need to have him help us spiritually reconnect. He has built an active and vibrant family for us to be a part of. We love the rabbi!"
"Please renew the rabbi's contract."
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"My family moved to Stamford four years ago. My father, who had been editor of the Jewish Week for many years, sent me an essay in the Jewish Week written by a Rabbi he thought I might appreciate--our Rabbi. I put aside the clipping and forgot about it. A "
"I support Rabbi Hammerman, and I have the utmost confidence in him as a spiritual leader. He has been there for my family and me during many life cycle events. I hope the Temple supports his contract renewal."
"I can't imagine any one else doing a surmon."
"I would leave TBE if he is not asked to renew"
"My Bar Mitzvah was extra special because of Rabbi Hammerman and because of Mrs Hammerman. I hope that my brothers benefit from their devotion when it is time for their Bar Mitzvahs."
"We would have to look far and wide to find a Rabbi as good as Rabbi Hammerman. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it""
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"I fully support Rabbi Hammerman and we are in full agreement with made by Cantor Deborah Jacobson"
"It seems to me the Board does not have any reason to "fire" the Rabbi, other than personal dislike. If it did have reasons, it should state them in the open. Since they choose to keep them hidden in the dark it can only be because the Board is ashamed -- "
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"A valued spiritual leader & there for you when needed"
"We became members of Temple Beth-El specifically because of the compassion, kindness and religious guidance Rabbi Hammerman extended to me and my family at a most difficult time in our lives. It was a time when I requested some support from my childhood R"
"I strongly support Rabbi Hammerman and feel without any reservation that he should remain as our Rabbi. He is a wonderful spiritual leader and an exceptionally kind and supportive rabbi and person. My entire family stands in strong support of continuing h"
"Rabbi Hammerman has always been warm and professional. My family and I have only good things to say about him."
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"I love the Rabbi and he is the reason why I like the temple. I want him to stay. Though I'm only 11 I know that we live in a democratic country. That means that EVERBODY gets to vote. Note just a few leaders. That would be a dictatorship. Don't turn MY te"