Congregants In Support Of Rabbi Hammerman

"It would be a catastophic error on the part of the Board to fail to renew Rabbi Hammerman's contract. Temple Beth El and the entire Stamford community are lucky to have him here. I hope the Rabbi has the forbearance to accept an offer of continued employm"

"Rabbi Hammerman has been a blessing to our family. He has welcomed us into the community and we hope he will continue to be with us for many years to come."

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"The Rabbi and Mara made my education at Temple Beth El meaningful. They both were there for me and helped me perpare for my bat mitzvah. It was almost two years ago, but I still get a big greeting and smile every time I see both of them. Without them... I"

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"Rabbi Hammerman has been and continues to be an asset to our congregation and community and deserves our support"

"We urge you to renew Rabbi Hammerman's contract. He has been a great source of encouragement and comfort to our family and has demonstrated unususal sensitivity. We feel he is our primary link to Temple Beth El."

"he has been a wonderful spiritual leader to myself and to my entire family; his compassion during various times of need has been heartfelt and very important to our welfare."

"Keep the Rabbi!!!!!"

"Rabbi Hammerman has been a wonderful asset to our community and it would be a shame if his contract was not renewed."

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"Rabbi Hammerman and his family are the best things about this Temple, and I couldn't imagine what this Temple would be without him and his wonderful family. Please re- new his contract, it is such a joy seeing him and his love and enthusiasm for our Templ"

"I am extremely distressed at the inordinate amount of time it has taken to address the finalization of Rabbi Hammermans contract and his future with TBE. It is a disgrace that a Rabbi who has served this congregation for some 17/18 years should be kept on"

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"Rabbi Hammerman has done more than be a supportive rabbi to our family. He has made extra efforts to enusre that we are a part of and feel the support of the Beth El family/community."

"Those who oppose should get a life!"

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"IT SHOULD NEVER OF GOTTEN TO THIS POINT -WITH THE VARIOUS MEETINGS THE TEMPLE HAD WITH THE MEMBERS EACH TIME IT WAS IN FAVOR OF HIS RENEWAL-LETS GET ON WITH IT AND RENEW HIS CONTRACT"