Shabbat Shalom from Russia!
Shabbat Shalom from Moscow!
Dear PAS Community,
A week ago, 80 members of Park Avenue Synagogue embarked on an incredible journey to Poland and Germany with the theme "From Tragedy to Rebirth." We have learned about the illustrious past of Jewish life in this part of the world, and we have seen the nadir of human history exemplified in the extermination of 6 million Jews and millions of others during the Holocaust. To counter that learning, we have witnessed firsthand the resurgence of Jewish life in both of these countries.
During Shabbat, we prayed for our brothers and sisters in Israel at this challenging time, and for peace for all of humanity.
We look forward to seeing you all soon. We are eager to share what we have learned in the hope of building a stronger Jewish future together.
Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove
Rabbi Charlie Savenor
Cantor Shira Lissek
Beryl P. Chernov
Ilene Penn and Vicki Warner, trip co-chairs